Arducam LN062 8mm F1.8 M12 Mount Camera Lens (M1708ZH03)

No, this lens is not directly compatible with the official Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2. The V2 module uses a fixed, non-removable lens. The Arducam LN062 is designed to screw into M12 lens holders, which are found on specific Arducam camera boards like the B0031 or B0103 modules. Using it with the Pi V2 camera would require significant physical modification, which is not recommended.

A standard camera lens typically has an integrated IR-cut filter that blocks infrared light to produce natural color images. This Arducam NoIR lens lacks that filter, allowing both visible and infrared light to pass through to the sensor. This makes it ideal for night vision (when paired with IR illuminators) and specialized infrared photography, but it will produce color casts in normal daylight unless you use an external IR-cut filter or perform software white balance correction.

Yes, correct focus depends on the lens holder's length (back focal distance). This 8mm lens is designed for use with compatible M12 holders, such as those on Arducam B0031/B0103 boards. If your image is blurry, the holder may be the wrong length. Telephoto lenses like this 8mm often require shorter holders than wide-angle lenses. Always verify the required back focal length for your specific camera sensor and holder combination.

Yes, you can physically mount it on a camera with a 1/4-inch sensor, but the field of view will be significantly narrower. On a 1/4-inch sensor, the horizontal field of view reduces to approximately 30 degrees compared to 55.6 degrees on a 1/1.7-inch sensor. This creates an even more magnified, telephoto effect. Ensure your camera software can handle the potentially darker image corners (vignetting) that may occur when using a lens designed for a larger sensor format.