The best iPhone lenses turn phones into professional cameras

Smartphone cameras are getting better but they still have limitations. Lenses for iPhone as well as other smartphones can expand its photographic capabilities. This article will introduce you to some of the best lenses for iPhone.

Note: The price of phone lenses in this article is for reference only at the time of writing, subject to change. You should contact the seller to get the most accurate price.

1. Moment Lens (2.8 million VND)

Technical data:

1. Lens : Wide-angle, telephoto, fisheye, macro
2. Weight : 45.3 grams (wide-angle lens); 48.2 grams (Tele lens)
3. Compatibility : iPhone 6 and up, Samsung Galaxy S8 and up, Note 8, Google Pixel XL, 2 / XL

Advantages:

1. Excellent quality
2. Works with iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Note and Google Pixel smartphones
3. Can be used with the rear camera of iPhone / Note 8

Cons :

1. Expensive

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Although each lens is priced from 2 million VND, the image from Moment lens (Tele, wide angle, macro and fisheye) is one of the best images from smartphone lens accessories. It is of good quality, works with many smartphones and is compatible with many different types of covers. You really get what you pay for.

2. Olloclip Mobile Photography Box Set (2.3 million VND)

Technical data:

1. Lens : Fisheye, super wide, 15x macro
2. Weight : 90.7 grams
3. Compatibility : iPhone X

Advantages:

1. Works with both front and back cameras of iPhone X
2. Easy to replace
3. The price matches the quality

Defect:

1. Does not work with older iPhones
2. The price of the iPhone is unlikely

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Like Olloclip's older lens sets, the Mobile Photography Box Set has three lenses, which are used in place of all three iPhone X cameras. Very easy to use. Although not as sharp as the high-end lens from Moment and others, Olloclip's lens offers the best combination of performance and price.

3. Shiftcam 2.0 Telephoto ProLens (1.9 million VND)

Technical data:

1. Lens : 2 Tele lenses
2. Weight : 73.7 grams
3. Compatibility : iPhone 7 and above

Advantages:

1. Excellent quality
2. Good price

Defect:

1. Only works with iPhone

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Among the high-end Telephoto lenses from Olloclip, Moment and Sandmarc, Shiftcam's lenses are the best in value, ease of use and performance. However the company only manufactures cases for iPhones. If using an Android phone, look for Moment or Sandmarc lenses.

4. Olloclip Core Lens Set for iPhone 7 (2.3 million VND)

Technical data:

1. Lens : Fisheye, super wide, macro (15x)
2. Weight : 31.7 grams
3. Compatibility : iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPhone 7/7 Plus

Advantages:

1. Works with front and rear cameras
2. Compatible with iPhone 7, 7 Plus
3. Small, portable

Defect:

1. Some lenses cannot be used for the rear camera of iPhone 7 Plus
2. So tight it can't be used with all phone cases

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Priced at just 2 million VND, Olloclip's Core Lens Set is the first choice to improve the iPhone's imaging capabilities. This kit has a fisheye lens, 15x macro and super wide lens. It comes with a clip-on system that can be used for both the front and rear cameras of the iPhone 7. And if you want more options, you can buy additional lenses from Olloclip for from VND 900,000. The only major drawback of this lens is that the clip doesn't fit on every iPhone case, and not all Olloclip lenses can be used with the iPhone 7 Plus rear camera.

5. Aukey Ora (465 thousand VND)

Technical data:

1. Lens : 140-degree wide angle, 10x macro
2. Weight : 9.1 grams
3. Compatibility : iPhone 8/7/6/6 Plus, Samsung, other Android

Advantages:

1. Sharp image
2. Good design
3. The lens cap is like a DSLR camera
4. Works with many phones

Defect:

1. The lens is bigger than some competitors
2. Only two lenses

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Although Aukey Ora has only two lenses, it can be used with a variety of phones, giving the best images in cheap iPhone lenses. Both 140-degree wide-angle and 10x macro lenses work well. And what people like about this lens is that it comes with a lid and carrying case.

6. DxO One (3.5 million VND)

Technical data:

1. Lens : fixed 32mm
2. Weight : 107.7 grams
3. Compatibility : iPhone 5 and above, Android phones with USB Type-C

Advantages:

1. Compact and portable
2. Great images for the size
3. Full manual control
4. Can be used without a phone.

Defect:

1. Expensive
2. There is no lens hood

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Unlike the other lenses on this list, DxO One replaces instead of strengthening the iPhone camera and delivering better images. The 1-inch sensor of this lens is on par with larger cameras and can work even without an iPhone. In addition, it uses the iPhone screen as a viewfinder, providing full manual control. However, this lens is not cheap, but is a great device for those who want to travel and still get valuable photos.

7. Insta360 Nano (1.9 million VND)

Technical data:

1. Lens : 210 degree dual Fisheye
2. Weight : 70.9 grams
3. Compatibility: iPhone 6/6 Plus, 6s / 6s Plus, 7/7 Plus

Advantages:

1. Compact design
2. Works even without a phone
3. Comes with VR viewer
4. Broadcast live to Facebook and YouTube

Defect:

1. The application required to flip the phone
2. App for iOS only (iPhone 6 and above only)

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With two lenses, Insta360 Nano allows you to shoot videos and take photos even without attaching to an iPhone. However, when connected (only iPhone 6 / 6s, 6 Plus and 6s Plus), you can also stream to Facebook and quickly post photos online. It has an 800 mAh battery and a microSD card slot (up to 64GB) so you don't need to use the phone memory. Insta360 Nano also comes with a VR headset so you can easily relive the moments you took in a virtual setting.

Some notes when choosing to buy iPhone lenses

A smartphone lens helps you to take photos like on a high-end camera. Here are some considerations when buying a best phone lens.

Image quality remains the same

Because these lenses are mounted on the lenses behind the phone, the image quality remains the same. In other words, the combination of sensor and lens is not improved. In some cases with a telephoto lens, the sharpness in the center is less improved. With these lenses, sharpness almost always decreases significantly at the corners. It also brings a host of other issues such as distortion, aberrations (creating noticeable purple borders around objects) and gradual darkening (the center is much brighter than the image). at the edges). Most high-quality shift lenses for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras are designed to significantly reduce distortion, aberrations and other optical defects. DxO One is an exception because it has a different type of mounting on a smartphone than other lenses.

Telephoto lenses produce worse images and videos than wide-angle lenses

Telephoto lenses create blurry images and video footage is more jerky than wide-angle or fisheye lenses. That's because Tele lenses are prone to hand shake. That's also because smartphones lack powerful mechanical and optical image stabilization systems built into DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and interchangeable lenses that use that system.

Lower quality flash photos

Some smartphone lenses block the phone's flash, limiting the ability to take photos in low light conditions. This is rarely the case with cameras with interchangeable lenses.

Limited design and some other limitations

Because these lenses need to fit into your smartphone's lens, you need to remove the camera cover or use a compatible lens. These lenses lack the sophisticated apertures and other hardware you'll find on interchangeable lenses, allowing you to create truly professional images.