Lens Features
Wide-Angle FoV
>145° FoV w/ stereographic distortion comparable to sports action camera lenses.
4K Resolution
Optical resolution suitable for 12MP+ sensors up to 1/2.7" in format.
Compact Size
A short TTL of 15mm is ideal for weight and size-constrained applications.
Optical and Mechanical Specification Table
Lens Parameter | Performance Detail |
---|---|
Part Number | CIL821 |
Format Type | 1/2.7" |
EFL | 2.1mm |
F# | 2.4 Fixed |
Resolution | 10MP+ |
Field of View | 126° @ 5.4mm image circle
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Image Circle | 6.7mm |
Distortion | <20% TV |
Weight | 4.0g |
IR Cut-Off Filter | P/N With: CIL821-F2.4-M12B650 P/N Without: CIL821-F2.4-M12BNIR |
Construction | Hybrid Glass/Plastic with Aluminum Barrel |
Mechanical Variants
Variant | Description |
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"M12B" | No Ingress Protection, BBAR on Lens 1 Surface 1, AL6061 Cap+Barrel |
"M12C" | Glued IP67, BBAR on Lens 1 Surface 1, AL6061 Cap+Barrel |
Mechanical Layout

Camera Mechanical Compatibility Table*
Camera/Mount | Compatibility |
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CLA022 | |
With CLA021 | |
No | |
No | |
Rev1.1: No, Rev1.2: No | |
No | |
Basler Dart S-Mount | Please submit inquiry to Basler |
*Mechanical compatibility only, assuming the standard M12x0.5 lens mount provided by the camera manufacturer. Please check optical compatibility separately.
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