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A wide-angle lens is an optical lens designed with a short focal length and a wide field of view. Wide-angle lenses enable cameras to capture much more of the scene or background information than normal lenses. They are widely used in camera systems for various applications, including machine vision, intelligent transportation systems, security, and landscape photography. They also have applications in sports and exercise filming, medical imaging, and life science research. Shanghai Optics manufactures a variety of wide-angle zoom lenses and wide-angle prime lenses, including ultra wide angle lenses for high-quality camera applications. Shanghai Optics’ wide-angle lens products include wide-angle M12 lenses designed for small sensor format applications, wide-angle C-mount lenses designed for 2/3” sensor applications, and wide-angle large F-mount lenses designed for large format sensor applications.
A standard lens has a focal length of 50mm and a field of view of 46 degrees for a full-frame sensor camera, which has an image size of 36mm x 24mm. Generally, the focal length of a wide-angle lens is considered to be 35mm or less for a full-frame camera. An ultra-wide-angle lens (fisheye lens) can have a field of view up to 180 degrees, and a surveillance device employing such a lens has the potential to produce a wide panoramic or hemispherical image. Multiple lens elements are used in a wide-angle lens to correct the field of curvature, distortion, and other lens aberrations. Shanghai Optics specializes in designing and manufacturing wide-angle lenses that offer both high resolution and low distortion. Our 55 years of experience in this field have enabled us to manufacture top-quality lenses efficiently.
Our in-stock M12 wide-angle lenses have focal lengths ranging from 1.95 to 2.95mm. See our catalog of available options. Please contact us to discuss custom wide angle lens options or to request our most current price list.
A lens with a larger field of view will generally exhibit more barrel distortion if the distortion is not well corrected. Typically, distortion of 2 to 3% is visually acceptable. Wide-angle, low-distortion lenses can be designed with a large depth of field. These lenses have historically been used in security applications, where they provide a clear, one-glance image of an entire room or hall. They are also ideal for machine vision and factory automation applications. Our wide-angle, low-distortion lenses can be used in cameras with image sensor sizes up to full-frame format. A robotic eye equipped with one of these lenses can not only see an entire arena at a glance but also read details across that area.
Sometimes, wide angle lenses not only need to have high resolution but also large aperture and low distortion. We produce lenses that feature distortion levels of less than 3% and have a maximum aperture up to f/1.2. They are ideal for imaging and tracking camera applications, where high quality images are required over a large field of view under lower illumination conditions. Surveillance cameras equipped with one of these lenses are able to capture high quality images at low light conditions.
Large format F-mount lenses are suitable for both mid and large format sensors, up to 43.3 mm (35 mm film full frame). Our wide angle large format lenses with short focal length also feature low distortion and high resolution in a large field of view. They have a lockable manual focus and iris, enabling them to be used in high shock and vibration environments.
Our wide-angle zoom lens, equipped with advanced glass elements, delivers stunning wide-angle shots with exceptional clarity. Its large maximum aperture creates beautiful background blur while maintaining a sharp focus on your subject, enhancing versatility. Contact us to discuss a custom wide angle lens order, or for consultation on appropriate lens choices for your application. With 55 years of experience in manufacturing high-quality precision optics, our team has the expertise to help you get the optical lenses you need.
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