Lens · MF series
Hikrobot MVL-MF1228M-8MP
- Lead time
- from 5 days
- Warranty
- 36 months

Fixed-lens imaging geometry
A fixed 12 mm focal length and Ø11 mm (2/3") image circle define the imaging geometry of MVL-MF1228M-8MP. The C-mount lens provides a 48.57° diagonal, 37.88° horizontal, and 32.04° vertical field of view. Distortion is stated at 0.28%, while the manual iris spans F2.8 to F16, giving the integrator direct optical control over aperture for a fixed camera position.
The 0.1 m minimum object distance supports compact inspection layouts where the target sits close to the lens. Manual focus suits a station whose working geometry is set during commissioning, and manual iris adjustment allows the aperture to be fixed for that lighting arrangement. The Ø32 mm × 39.4 mm body and 75.1 g mass help with fixture planning; operation is specified from –10 °C to 50 °C.
MVL-MF1228M-8MP is the fixed-view choice beside MVL-MZ0645A-05. Select the 12 mm lens when its stated 37.88° horizontal and 32.04° vertical fields, Ø11 mm coverage, and 0.1 m close-focus limit define the station. Select MVL-MZ0645A-05 when a 1/2" format and an adjustable 0.6 x to 4.5 x magnification range are more important than a single focal length and explicitly stated angular view.
Specifications
| Lens type | FA lens1 |
| Focal length | 12 mm |
| F-number | 2.8…16 |
| Nominal lens image format | 2/3″ |
| Image circle | 11 mm |
| Lens mount | C-mount |
| Magnification | -0.522 × @ extension tube 5 mm, near focus, working distance 5.76 mm -0.417 × @ extension tube 5 mm, far focus, working distance 10.32 mm -0.272 × @ extension tube 2 mm, near focus, working distance 26.93 mm Show all (25)-0.167 × @ extension tube 2 mm, far focus, working distance 53.48 mm-0.188 × @ extension tube 1 mm, near focus, working distance 46.48 mm -0.083 × @ extension tube 1 mm, far focus, working distance 125.32 mm -0.103 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 100 mm -0.072 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 150 mm -0.056 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 200 mm -0.045 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 250 mm -0.038 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 300 mm -0.033 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 350 mm -0.029 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 400 mm -0.026 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 450 mm -0.024 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 500 mm -0.021 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 550 mm -0.02 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 600 mm -0.018 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 650 mm -0.017 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 700 mm -0.016 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 750 mm -0.015 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 800 mm -0.014 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 850 mm -0.013 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 900 mm -0.013 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 950 mm -0.012 × @ extension tube 0 mm, working distance 1000 mm |
| Working distance | 5.76 mm @ extension tube 5 mm, near focus 10.32 mm @ extension tube 5 mm, far focus 26.93 mm @ extension tube 2 mm, near focus Show all (25)53.48 mm @ extension tube 2 mm, far focus46.48 mm @ extension tube 1 mm, near focus 125.32 mm @ extension tube 1 mm, far focus 100 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 150 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 200 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 250 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 300 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 350 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 400 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 450 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 500 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 550 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 600 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 650 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 700 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 750 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 800 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 850 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 900 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 950 mm @ extension tube 0 mm 1000 mm @ extension tube 0 mm |
| Flange focal distance | 17.526 mm |
| Minimum object distance | 100 mm |
| Field width | 16.2 mm @ extension tube 5 mm, near focus, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 5.76 mm 14.15 mm @ extension tube 5 mm, near focus, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 5.76 mm 11.92 mm @ extension tube 5 mm, near focus, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 5.76 mm Show all (75)20.27 mm @ extension tube 5 mm, far focus, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 10.32 mm17.71 mm @ extension tube 5 mm, far focus, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 10.32 mm 14.92 mm @ extension tube 5 mm, far focus, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 10.32 mm 31.1 mm @ extension tube 2 mm, near focus, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 26.93 mm 27.17 mm @ extension tube 2 mm, near focus, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 26.93 mm 22.9 mm @ extension tube 2 mm, near focus, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 26.93 mm 50.66 mm @ extension tube 2 mm, far focus, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 53.48 mm 44.25 mm @ extension tube 2 mm, far focus, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 53.48 mm 37.29 mm @ extension tube 2 mm, far focus, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 53.48 mm 44.87 mm @ extension tube 1 mm, near focus, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 46.48 mm 39.19 mm @ extension tube 1 mm, near focus, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 46.48 mm 33.03 mm @ extension tube 1 mm, near focus, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 46.48 mm 101.25 mm @ extension tube 1 mm, far focus, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 125.32 mm 88.43 mm @ extension tube 1 mm, far focus, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 125.32 mm 74.53 mm @ extension tube 1 mm, far focus, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 125.32 mm 83.39 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 100 mm 72.65 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 100 mm 61.08 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 100 mm 118.31 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 150 mm 103.11 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 150 mm 86.72 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 150 mm 153.13 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 200 mm 133.49 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 200 mm 112.3 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 200 mm 187.9 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 250 mm 163.83 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 250 mm 137.85 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 250 mm 222.63 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 300 mm 194.14 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 300 mm 163.37 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 300 mm 257.35 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 350 mm 224.44 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 350 mm 188.88 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 350 mm 292.07 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 400 mm 254.73 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 400 mm 214.39 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 400 mm 326.78 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 450 mm 285.02 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 450 mm 239.89 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 450 mm 361.46 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 500 mm 315.29 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 500 mm 265.38 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 500 mm 396.14 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 550 mm 345.56 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 550 mm 290.87 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 550 mm 430.84 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 600 mm 375.84 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 600 mm 316.37 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 600 mm 465.53 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 650 mm 406.12 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 650 mm 341.86 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 650 mm 500.21 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 700 mm 436.38 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 700 mm 367.34 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 700 mm 534.9 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 750 mm 466.66 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 750 mm 392.83 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 750 mm 569.58 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 800 mm 496.92 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 800 mm 418.32 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 800 mm 604.29 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 850 mm 527.21 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 850 mm 443.82 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 850 mm 638.94 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 900 mm 557.45 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 900 mm 469.29 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 900 mm 673.61 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 950 mm 587.71 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 950 mm 494.76 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 950 mm 708.32 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 8.45 mm, working distance 1000 mm 618 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 7.38 mm, working distance 1000 mm 520.27 mm @ extension tube 0 mm, sensor width 6.22 mm, working distance 1000 mm |
| Horizontal angular field of view | 37.88 ° @ sensor width 8.45 mm |
| Vertical angular field of view | 32.04 ° @ sensor height 7.07 mm |
| Diagonal angular field of view | 48.57 ° @ sensor diagonal 11.1 mm |
| Optical distortion | 0.28 % |
| Focus control | manual |
| Iris control | manual |
| Filter thread | M30.5×0.5 |
| Dimensions | 32×39.4 mm |
| Weight | 75.1 g |
| Certification | RoHS2.0 |
| Lens resolution | 8 MP |
| Temperature | -10…50 °C |
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Selection and applications
Fixed-field inspection with 12 mm optics. Close-range imaging from 0.1 m. Low-distortion imaging over an Ø11 mm circle.
Minimum kit: Combine MVL-MF1228M-8MP with an Ø11 mm (2/3") C-mount camera, the camera's data cable, and its specified power source.
Nearby in the range: MVL-MZ0645A-05 — Choose it when a 1/2" C-mount setup needs adjustable 0.6 x to 4.5 x magnification.
Family and other versions
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FAQ
What sensor image size can MVL-MF1228M-8MP cover through C-mount?
The lens is specified for an Ø11 mm image size, identified as 2/3", and uses C-mount with a 17.526 mm flange back length. These figures define the optical coverage and mechanical interface to check when matching the lens to a camera.
What field of view is stated for the fixed 12 mm focal length?
The listed field is 48.57° diagonal, 37.88° horizontal, and 32.04° vertical. These angles provide the starting geometry for a fixed inspection station; the actual object coverage also depends on the selected working distance.
How close can an object be placed to the MVL-MF1228M-8MP?
The minimum object distance is 0.1 m. This supports short lens-to-object layouts, while the final station still needs focus set manually and should use the stated fields of view to determine whether the target region fits the frame.
How are focus and aperture adjusted on this 12 mm lens?
Both focus and iris are manual. The iris range is F2.8 to F16, so aperture is set directly on the lens for the station's lighting and imaging requirements; focus is likewise established manually for the selected object distance.
Which filter thread and body envelope affect mechanical integration?
The filter thread is M30.5 × 0.5, and the body measures Ø32 mm × 39.4 mm with a mass of 75.1 g. Use these dimensions for filter, fixture, and clearance planning around a C-mount camera assembly.
What operating temperature range is listed for MVL-MF1228M-8MP?
The stated range is –10 °C to 50 °C. Keep the lens within this interval when defining the inspection environment, and account for its manual focus and iris settings if the station will operate across changing thermal conditions.