Arducam LN049 2.8-12mm Varifocal C-Mount Lens for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera

No, this C20280M12 lens is designed for the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera (using the IMX477 sensor) and other cameras with a CS-mount or C-mount interface. The standard Camera Module V2 uses a smaller M12 mount and is not compatible without additional, non-standard adapters. For the HQ Camera, use the included C-CS adapter for proper mounting and flange distance alignment.

This lens features two manual adjustment rings. The front ring controls the focal length (zoom), allowing you to select a field of view between 2.8mm and 12mm. The rear ring controls the focus. Rotate it until your subject appears sharp on the camera's live preview. For best results, set your desired zoom first, then fine-tune the focus. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3 meters.

The C-CS adapter allows you to mount this C-mount lens onto a camera with a CS-mount thread, which is a smaller diameter. The Raspberry Pi HQ Camera module has a CS-mount interface. Therefore, you must attach the adapter to the lens first, then screw the combined unit onto the camera. This ensures the correct flange focal distance (17.53mm) is maintained for optimal image sharpness and focus range.

The Arducam LN049 lens has an optical format of 2/3", meaning it projects an image circle large enough to fully cover sensors up to that size. The Raspberry Pi HQ Camera uses a 1/2.3" IMX477 sensor, which is significantly smaller. Therefore, the lens will cover the entire sensor area without any vignetting or dark corners, utilizing the central, sharpest portion of the optical field.