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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 Justin Pavelko

Revainrating 5 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 in both build quality and image quality. The results it delivers. I was amazed to find that this lens could produce photos almost as well as my thousand-dollar zoom lenses for my DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, and all for a device that can be carried in a 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-style mobile lens adapter that, once fitted to your smartphone, remains very solid and tough, which is what this makes moving almost impossible, let alone dropping the device. The tip is made of rubber which is covered with a microfiber cloth so you can tighten it and not scratch the screen. Also comes with a plastic tabletop tripod which is very basic compared to the more professional metal tripod but still appreciated that it includes at least one that is also easy to pack and carry. See photos for day and night image examples. Speaking of the latter, I was also very surprised to see that this lens helps to slightly reduce the blue-green flare from strong light sources, which is a nuisance for any latest-gen smartphone camera due to their increased low-light capabilities , but still with small lenses, making the use of ND or CPL filters optional. Overall this was the best camera lens I have ever bought in terms of value for money and I would highly recommend it to anyone as a professional. as well as amateurs. Photographers are the same.

Pros
  • Mobile Phones and Accessories
Cons
  • Doubtful