Arducam LN057 8-50mm C-Mount Zoom Lens for IMX477 Raspberry Pi HQ Camera

No, the Arducam LN057 is specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi High Quality (HQ) Camera, which uses a larger 12MP Sony IMX477 sensor and a CS-mount interface. The standard Camera Module V2 has a smaller sensor and a fixed lens, making it incompatible with this C-mount zoom lens. You must use the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera board for proper mounting and image circle coverage.

Mounting is straightforward. First, unscrew the protective cap from the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera's CS-mount thread. Then, attach the included C-CS adapter to the lens's C-mount threads. Finally, screw the lens with the adapter onto the camera's CS-mount thread, ensuring it is hand-tightened securely. Avoid over-tightening to prevent damage to the threads. No additional tools are required for installation.

The Arducam LN057 is a varifocal (or zoom) lens, meaning the focus point shifts slightly when you adjust the zoom ring. After changing the focal length (zooming in or out), you must re-adjust the manual focus ring to regain sharp focus. A parfocal lens maintains focus across its zoom range. This is a standard design for cost-effective zoom lenses in embedded applications, requiring manual refocusing after zoom adjustments.

This lens is ideal for Raspberry Pi-based IoT projects requiring adjustable field-of-view. Use the 8mm wide-angle setting for general surveillance, room monitoring, or panoramic imaging. The 50mm telephoto setting is perfect for detailed inspection, reading distant gauges, or identifying objects in industrial automation. Its manual controls make it suitable for fixed installations where lighting and subject distance are relatively constant after initial setup.