M12 lenses

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Optimize your camera for your specific need with exchangeable M12 lens options.

Precision optics for compact cameras

AXIS M12 lenses play a critical role in defining the camera’s field of view, optimizing image detail, controlling light exposure, and ensuring sharp focus. M12 lenses are typically fixed focal length, meaning they provide a single, consistent field of view tailored for specific surveillance needs. Their compact size makes them perfectly suited for integration into Axis modular cameras and onboard cameras.

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The small M12 lens form factor delivers big flexibility for your horizontal field of view.

Key characteristics of AXIS M12 Lenses

AXIS M12 lenses are characterized by their small form factor and often feature a fixed iris. This fixed iris design simplifies the lens, making it more robust and compact, and performs exceptionally well in environments with consistent or controlled lighting. The lens's focal length directly determines its field of view: shorter focal lengths offer wider horizontal angles broad coverage, while longer ones provide narrower horizontal angles, more magnified views for focused monitoring. The f-number specifies the lens's light-gathering ability, with lower numbers indicating better low-light performance.

The lens calculator helps determine coverage and pixel density.

Versatility and selection support

Axis onboard and modular cameras use exchangeable M12 lenses, allowing you to change the horizontal field of view without replacing the camera. Mounting and exchanging M12 lenses is typically a straightforward process, often involving simple threading into compatible cameras, allowing for quick adaptation to various surveillance requirements. Axis offers online tools like the Axis Lens Calculator for coverage and pixel density, and the Axis Accessory Selector for compatibility, both available here, to help you choose the right M12 lens.