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 1/2.5" in format.
Compact Size
A short TTL of 14.9mm is ideal for weight and size-constrained applications.
Optical and Mechanical Specification Table
| Lens Parameter | Performance Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CIL821 |
| Format Type | 1/2.5" |
| EFL | 2.1mm |
| F# | 2.4 Fixed |
| Resolution | 6-8MP, 1.85μm |
| Field of View | 150° @ 6.7mm image circle
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| Image Circle | 6.5mm |
| Distortion | -19% TV @6.7mm |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| "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 |
|---|---|
| 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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