2mm F/2.0 Wide-Angle Lens With 160° FoV

Small 2.4mm M12 Lens

The CIL822 is a miniature 2.4mm M12 lens with f-theta distortion. The lens can be used with up to 3-4MP 1/2.7" sensors.

$39.00

103pcs CIL822-F2.0-M12A650 (F/2.0 / M12A / With 650nm IRC Filter) in stock in the US

48pcs CIL822-F2.0-M12ANIR (F/2.0 / M12A / Without Filter) in stock in the US

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Lens Features

-4% F-theta Distortion

Wide Angle Viewing with less distortion

4-5MP 1/2.8″

Sharp images for demanding 2.2um pixel size

Short TTL

15mm TTL for compact applications.

Optical and Mechanical Specification Table

Lens Parameter Performance Detail
Part NumberCIL822
EFL2.4
F# 2.0
Resolution4-5MP, 2.0um
Field of View160° @ 6.4mm image circle. Calculate FoV for your sensor
Image Circle6.2mm as designed 6.7mm maximum
Distortion-4.0% F-θ @6.4mm image circle
Weight3g
IR Cut-Off FilterOptional
Construction2G5P
Chief Ray Angle20°@6.4mm Image Circle

Mechanical Layout

Camera Mechanical Compatibility Table*

*Mechanical compatibility only, assuming the standard M12x0.5 lens mount provided by the camera manufacturer. Please check optical compatibility separately.

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Frequently asked questions

What sensor size is CIL822 intended for?

The product data points CIL822 at 1/2.8″ class sensors. It uses a 6.2mm as-designed image circle, with distortion specified at a 6.4mm image circle.

How much distortion does CIL822 have?

CIL822 is specified at -4.0% F-θ distortion. That is controlled for a 160° lens and helps keep angular mapping more uniform across the frame.

Why is the 20° chief ray angle important?

The 20° chief ray angle tells you how demanding the lens is on the sensor at the edge of the field. If the sensor cannot accept that angle well, edge shading and response loss can increase.

How compact is CIL822 for module design?

The CIL822 is very compact. It weighs 3g, has a 15mm TTL, and is listed for a 7mm-tall mount, so it fits tight board-camera envelopes.

What resolution can CIL822 support?

The lens is rated for 4-5MP imaging with 2.0μm pixels. That is the resolution range it is meant to cover.

How wide is CIL822 compared with a standard M12 lens?

The CIL822 gives you a 160° field of view at a 6.4mm image circle. That is much wider than a standard moderate wide-angle M12 lens and works well when one camera has to cover nearly everything.

CIL822 is a compact 2.4mm F/2.0 M12 lens with 160° field of view and -4.0% F-θ distortion at a 6.4mm image circle. That is a useful balance when you want near-panoramic coverage but do not want the stronger distortion profile many fisheyes bring with them.

The lens is specified for 4-5MP imaging with 2.0μm pixels and points toward 1/2.8" class sensors. The listed 20° chief ray angle at the 6.4mm image circle is also worth paying attention to, because it tells you whether the sensor can tolerate the edge ray angles without adding shading or response loss. If your sensor CRA margin is tight, that number matters more than marketing adjectives.

The optical construction is 2G5P, the as-designed image circle is 6.2mm, and the total weight is only 3g. Commonlands also lists a 15mm TTL, so the lens fits modules where stack height is a real mechanical limit rather than a nice-to-have. This is the sort of part you choose when the PCB, holder, and enclosure all leave very little room.

The CIL822 works well in compact embedded vision, robotics, and occupancy-view cameras. The F/2.0 aperture keeps light throughput reasonable, the mass stays low, and the housing does not sprawl. If you need a very wide lens without dragging in a large fisheye barrel, this is a practical option.

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About Commonlands

Commonlands LLC designs and manufactures precision M12, C-mount, and M8 lenses for machine vision, robotics, and embedded camera systems. Based in San Diego, California, we stock inventory for same-day shipping and provide direct access to US-based optical engineers. Whether you need a single prototype lens or production volumes of 25,000+, our team supports the full lifecycle from optical design consultation through volume fulfillment.

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