EDATEC 12MP 50mm M12 Lens for Raspberry Pi

Yes, this EDATEC 12MP 50mm lens is compatible with the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera and other 12MP Raspberry Pi camera modules that feature a standard M12 (S-mount) threaded lens interface. You must unscrew the default lens and carefully thread this 50mm lens onto the camera's C/CS-mount adapter that is set for an M12 thread. Ensure the camera sensor is clean and avoid overtightening the lens during installation.

Focus is adjusted by rotating the lens barrel within its M12 mount. After installing the lens on your camera module, run a live preview script on your Raspberry Pi. Slowly rotate the lens while observing the preview on a monitor until the image of a distant object (several meters away) appears sharp. For precise focus, use a test chart or a detailed scene. Once focused, you may need to secure the lens with a locking mechanism or a small amount of thread-locking adhesive if vibration is a concern.

The field of view depends on the sensor size. On a Raspberry Pi camera module's 1/2.3-inch sensor, a 50mm lens provides a narrow, telephoto field of view, approximately between 10 to 15 degrees diagonally. This makes it suitable for applications where you need to magnify a specific area, such as reading signs from a distance, observing wildlife, or inspecting small components. It is not ideal for wide-angle scenes like room monitoring.