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Review on πŸ“· Apexel HD 20-40X Zoom Lens with Tripod Telephoto Mobile Phone Lens Telescope for iPhone Samsung Other Smartphones - Ideal for Hunting, Camping, Sports, and More by Michael Hale

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The best cheap portable zoom lens!

This is the best budget portable zoom lens I've ever seen and it rivals even the most expensive and professional lenses on the market, both in terms of build quality and image results, which it delivers. I was amazed to find this lens was capable of producing photos almost as good as my thousand dollar zooms for my DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, and all for a device you can carry in your pocket . The lens is made from a very strong metal and feels a bit heavy compared to the cheap plastic lenses you find on the market. It's also larger than most portable zoom lenses. For this reason, it is recommended to use it on a tripod. Despite its weight and size, it is very easy to transport and fits in even the smallest backpack. The lens has two adjustment rings, one at the bottom for magnification (20x to 40x) and one at the top for focusing. They are very strong and dense, which is great for fine tuning and allows you to get the best image quality in any composition. The kit includes a ring that allows you to attach the lens to any tripod or 1/4" adapter, and a vise-like mobile lens adapter that, once placed on the smartphone, stays very tight and hard, what this makes moving almost impossible, let alone dropping the device. The tip is rubber covered with a microfiber cloth so you can tighten it and not scratch the screen. Also comes with a plastic table tripod, which is very basic compared to the more professional metal tripod, but still appreciated that it comes with at least one tripod, also easy to pack and carry. See photos for example day and night shots. Speaking of the latter, I was also very surprised to see that this lens helps reduce some of the blue-green flare from strong light sources, which is a nuisance in any use. Latest generation smartphone e-camera due to its improved low-light capabilities, but still small lenses making the use of ND or CPL filters optional. All in all this was the best camera lens I have ever bought in terms of price and quality. I would highly recommend it to anyone, both professional and casual photographers.

Pros
  • Pleasant to use
Cons
  • Difficult to say

Comments (3)

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April 04, 2023
Great macro Lense. Great customer service, ok Telephoto.
March 13, 2023
Excellent smartphone lens for the price.
February 18, 2023
Great alternative to Moment lens