Arducam 2.8-12mm Varifocal C-Mount Lens - Review

Arducam 2.8-12mm Varifocal C-Mount Lens for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, with C-CS Adapter, Industrial Telephoto Lens: A Review

If you are a fan of Raspberry Pi HQ Camera and looking for a better option to access a compact varifocal lens, Arducam has come up with the perfect solution. The brand has introduced its latest product - the Arducam 2.8-12mm Varifocal C-Mount Lens for Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, with C-CS Adapter, Industrial Telephoto Lens.

This product promises to provide an enhanced and clearer image quality with the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera, and a more focused field of view. It has gathered a rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, and has an impressive review count of 51, making it a popular choice among photography enthusiasts.

Let's take a closer look at what this product has to offer.

Adaptability:

The Arducam 2.8-12mm Varifocal C-Mount Lens comes with a C-CS adapter that helps to adapt the CS-Mount of the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera to the lens. This means that you can easily mount the lens with the camera, and enjoy a clear and focused imagery.

Adjustments:

Another feature that makes this lens a favorite among photographers is its 2.8-12mm adjustable focal length. The manual focus ring and aperture ring of the lens makes it easy to adjust the focal length, and get a clear image in different focus distances. This means that you can take pictures with different depths of field and get a more focused and detailed image.

Field of View:

The Arducam lens offers a field of view (FOV) of 125°(H)-43°(H), 120°(H)-38°(H) on 1/2.3" IMX477 High Quality Camera. The 125°(H)-43°(H) field of view is wider than the standard 120°(H)-38°(H) FOV found in other lenses. This means that you can capture more in your images, and get a greater perspective of the subject.

Other specifications:

The lens comes with a 1/2″ lens optical format and offers a wide aperture range of F1-F1.6, which makes it excellent for low light photography. It has a dimension of Φ44.5×58.5mm, and weighs only 140g.

Please note that this lens does not come with an IR filter. However, you can purchase the tripod and camera cable for Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera using the ASIN B088BGN5HC and B088CQW11P respectively.

Customer Reviews:

The Arducam 2.8-12mm Varifocal C-Mount Lens has gained an impressive review count of 51 with a rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars. Customers seem to be pleased with its image quality and performance, and have praised its adaptability. Some have also commented on the ease of installation and overall quality of the product.

Conclusion:

Overall, if you are looking for a better option for your Raspberry Pi HQ camera, the Arducam 2.8-12mm Varifocal C-Mount Lens is an excellent choice. With its C-CS adapter, adjustable focal length and impressive field of view, you can capture stunning and detailed images with ease. Its small size and lightweight design also make it a practical and portable option for those who love to shoot on the go.

In summary, the Arducam 2.8-12mm Varifocal C-Mount Lens is a great investment for anyone looking to enhance their Raspberry Pi HQ camera and take their photography skills to the next level. Don't hesitate to get your hands on one and see the results for yourself!

Arducam 2.8-12mm Varifocal C-Mount Lens

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