3.3mm M12 Lens Wide-Angle for up to 1/2.7" sensors such as IMX290 and IMX662

Small 3.3mm M12 Lens

The CIL036 is a 3MP no distortion 3.3mm miniature M12 lens which provides a 77° Horizontal Field of View on 1/2.7" sensors. The short 16.6mm TTL makes it great for compact computer vision cameras3
$19.00

181pcs CIL036-F2.2-M12A650 (F/2.2 / M12A / With 650nm IRC Filter) in stock in the US

118pcs CIL036-F2.2-M12ANIR (F/2.2 / M12A / Without Filter) in stock in the US

In stock — orders before 12 PM PST ship same day

Lens Features

3MP Resolution

4K image quality on 1/2.7″ format image sensors.

No Distortion

-0.7% TV distortion results in a regular appearing image.

Optical and Mechanical Specification Table

Lens Parameter Performance Detail
Part NumberCIL036
EFL3.3
F# 2.2
Resolution3MP, 3μm
Field of View89° @ 6.4mm image circle — Calculate FoV for your sensor
Image Circle7.2mm
Distortion-0.7% TV
Weight4g
IR Cut-Off FilterP/N With: CIL036-F2.2-M12A650
P/N Without: CIL036-F2.2-M12ANIR
ConstructionHybrid Glass/Plastic, Aluminum

Mechanical Variants

Variant Description
M12A No Ingress Protection, BBAR on Lens 1 Surface 1, AL6061 Cap+Barrel

Mechanical Layout

Camera Mechanical Compatibility Table*

Camera/Mount Compatibility
Commonlands CLA018 CLA018
e-con Systems S-Mount 7mm-10mm tall holder
Allied Vision Alvium S-Mount Yes
FLIR Blackfly S Board No
iDS uEye LE No
The Imaging Source M12 Rev1.1: No, Rev1.2: 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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Frequently asked questions

What sensors does the CIL036 3.3mm M12 lens support?

The CIL036 fits 1/2.7 inch sensors such as the Sony IMX290 and IMX662, along with similar 3MP sensors at 3μm pixel pitch. Its 7.2mm image circle covers that format with some margin.

How much distortion does the CIL036 have?

The CIL036 has -0.7% TV distortion. That is low enough that most machine vision systems can skip software dewarping.

How small is the CIL036 M12 lens?

The CIL036 weighs 4g and has 16.6mm total track length. It is one of the smallest M12 lenses in production.

Is the CIL036 compatible with FLIR Blackfly cameras?

No, the CIL036 is not mechanically compatible with FLIR Blackfly S boards. If you need Blackfly compatibility, look at the CIL039 or CIL078 instead.

Does the CIL036 ship same day from the US?

Yes, in-stock CIL036 lenses ship same day from San Diego, California for orders placed before 12 PM PST.

What is the difference between CIL036-M12A650 and CIL036-M12ANIR?

The CIL036-F2.2-M12A650 includes a 650nm IR cut-off filter for daylight machine vision. The CIL036-F2.2-M12ANIR ships without a filter for near-infrared or multispectral work.

The CIL036 is a 3.3mm M12 lens at F/2.2 for 1/2.7" sensors such as the Sony IMX290 and IMX662. It gives 89° horizontal field of view on a 6.4mm image circle, and distortion stays at -0.7% TV, which is low enough for most machine vision systems to run without dewarping.

This lens weighs only 4g and has 16.6mm total track length. That is why it fits compact camera modules where every gram and millimeter count. The 7.2mm image circle gives 1/2.7" sensors some margin, and the hybrid glass and plastic construction in an aluminum barrel helps the lens hold focus through thermal cycling.

The CIL036 resolves 3MP at 3μm pixel pitch. That is the real limit, so you should skip it if you need 8MP+ on a 1/2.7" sensor and look at the CIL033 instead. This lens makes sense when package size and low distortion matter more than maximum resolution. You can estimate working range the depth of field calculator

The lens is compatible with the Commonlands CLA018 M12 lens holder (7-10mm tall), e-con Systems S-mount boards, and Allied Vision Alvium cameras. FLIR Blackfly S and iDS uEye LE are not mechanically compatible. Basler Dart requires separate inquiry.

Commonlands ships this lens same day from San Diego before 12 PM PST. Order CIL036-F2.2-M12A650 with the 650nm IR cut filter for daylight use, or CIL036-F2.2-M12ANIR without filter for NIR applications.

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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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