SMALLRIG 8x Telephoto Lens for Mobile Phone (T-mount), with Tripod + 8x Optical Zoom HD Telephoto Lens + Lens Clamp + Tripod Adapter + Lens Caps + Storage Bag, Support Hand-held Spot Shooting - 4737

I ordered this to use on a iPhone 17 Pro Max which is also equipped with a Fjorden camera control. ThismeansImhave a choice use the Olens with the original Apple camera software or Fyorden an Leica software. The lens did take a little experimentation in both hardware and software to find the best combination with the software and fitting to the phone and my preference today is ysenthw Fjorden software and set it to manual focus. That means starting to focus using the lens ring and fine tuning with the software. As others have noted the high degree of magnification does mean that it can be hard to hand hold but at least the camera software will not let the shutter be released until it has a reasonably focused image. The only minus is that I specifically wanted a lens that would connect to the phone via a T mount as the Fjorden IPhone case has T mounts on the lens surrounds. It does work but is a very loose fit. This is not an issue with some other add on lenses I use so seems to be an issue with this lens. I have resorted to using the clamp which holds the lens on the camera but that also has some issues. Firstly it only just opens enough to fit over the 17 Pro Max in a case and secondly something which is an annoying issue. Fitting the clamp tends turn on the camera's video light. If this was a lens I used often I think the small issues could become annoying but for occasional use I think I can live with them but wish I could get the lens to fit reliably straight into the mount on the case rather than have to use the clamp.

Brilliant piece of quality precision instrument!

This is an insane lens! If you’ve got a phone cage and the right mount, this is a must have. Need to use it more often, just need to find the time.

Lente fijo de buena resolución óptica. Su aumento de 8x aún permite hacer fotografía bien encuadrada y enfocada sin trípode, siempre y cuando haya buena luz (práctico). Trípode y estuche, de excelente diseño y calidad, muy bonitos. Lo que no funciona muy bien: estuche demasiado grande para portarlo. Sistema de lente de tres componentes (lente, grip ajustable para el móvil y anillo con rosca para el trípode) no tan rápido de armar, además no se puede guardar ensamblado en el estuche, pues todas las piezas deben estar sueltas. Atención: el grip cubre y afecta los botones laterales del iPhone (se activan por la presión del grip, incluida la llamada de emergencia). No es tan fácil instalar el conjunto sin una mesa de apoyo (ideal a 3 manos); las dos tapas del lente, en particular la trasera (muy pequeña, de caucho), se suelta fácilmente y se puede perder. Por lo anterior, no lo puedo recomendar para fotografía de campo que requiera agilidad (como fotografía de fauna o deporte) ni para fotografía rápida. Excelente, si hay el tiempo y la paciencia para jugar con él.

Werde ich testen. Verpackung und Haptik ist schon mal super

As with the other handheld telescopic lenses, this one is difficult to use. You will find this one more friendly but don’t expect to take handheld photos easily.

This telephoto lens lies in its case, disassembled yet full of intent. Each piece—lens, tripod, clamp, and adapter—seems to wait, patient, for purpose. I lift the lens first; its cold metal barrel is solid in my hand, and its glass is a portal to some distant clarity. It feels weighty but not cumbersome, as if to say it could endure the journey it was made for. I fit the lens onto my phone with the clamp, aligning it carefully. The T-mount holds firm as though it understands the fragility of its task. The small but steady tripod unfolds with quiet precision. It is no monument of stability, but it holds enough to keep the shot steady if the earth beneath it does not betray it. The 8X optical zoom is a curious thing, both a blessing and a demand. It brings the far near, revealing textures and details unseen by the naked eye, yet it asks for my patience in return. Every tremor is magnified, and every shift is an earthquake in miniature. But when it steadies, when the frame locks onto its quarry, the world becomes a tapestry, sharp and alive. The limitations whisper through its features. Though firm, the clamp feels stretched when fitted onto thicker phone cases, which raises concerns about my $1,500 iPhone. While clear, the lens struggles in low light, reminding me of its ambition's boundaries. The tripod’s reach is modest, requiring near and stable surfaces, and its ambition is as compact as its design. Still, I find myself drawn to the act of it—this extending of vision, this borrowing of distance. It is a tool that does not promise mastery but offers possibility, a way to see further than one could alone. The lens, the tripod, and the act of focus conspire quietly, asking only to be used. And so, I use them, understanding their limitations.

This is a cool tool for increasing the zoom power when taking pictures or videos with your phone. The rig itself could use some improvements - it's pretty sturdy but I still had it tip over with the phone a few times. I have an iPhone 11, and it takes some maneuvering to make sure that the it's on the right camera (you will only see black if you put it on the wrong lens... lol). Also, I had to work to get the clamp to accommodate my phone - it's a tight fit, but that's a good thing, as I know my phone won't easily slip out or readjust. The 8x optical zoom is useful for zooming in on things such as sporting events, concerts, maybe some Grand Canyon shots? Hmm? Lol let your imagination run wild with the uses you can get out of this. You will have to work to keep it as steady as possible though, as every tremble is magnified. It comes with a nice case to hold the rig and its accoutrements. A decent attachment to stretch your phone's photo limitations.