A**A
Five stars
I bought this for a trip to New York. I wanted to catch all the sites but not be encumbered by my DSLR , compact though it is, i just didn't want the burden. Comparatively this is a compact option. A bit bulky for a jeans pocket but fine in a pair of cargo shorts or a jacket pocket and can be fitted to my iPhone6+ in seconds.It does come in a snug little leather effect travel bag but i just kept it free in my pocket with the clip already fitted and the lens cover on. Once i got into an enviroment for photo opportunities i just clipped it on and snapped away. It was very easy to fit, you can look through the lens to see that the phone lens and sensor are located correctly. I was also approached on occasion by other smart phone users asking about the lens, they were very impressed with the results, as was i.I have not yet used the macro lens so i can't really comment on that, although my dad, who is 83, was so taken with it he immediately asked me to order him one and he has had a lot of fun using the macro for his coins and stamps.I was very pleased the way the wide angle lens captured the scale and height of the New York streets and sky scrapers and excelled in places like Central Park , Washington Square and the 9/11 memorial. I've included some pic's so you can judge for yourself. You can see the curvature created by the lens if you look to the river at the start.I love taking snaps on my travels and in everyday life but i'm not sufficiently interested to lug my DSLR around. In fact i think this lens will leave it gathering a lot of dust.
A**R
Best I've Found
I wasn't aware of something like this actually existed, even though I'm someone that loves to take photographs. I personally love close up images, as you can see the high detail and texture in the shots, unfortunately I don't own a high end camera for this to be possible with crisp HD clarity. I have attempted this previously.. The images where less than flattering due to the focus being way out regardless of how far mobile imaging has come, ultimately not getting the shot I wanted. After trying this I was actually quite impressed how effortlessly this transformed my images without the use of fancy equipment.In the images I have attached, I have took one shot of a coins without using the Micro Lens and one with the lens (from same distance away from the coin) attached to show the difference it can make, even on a small shiny intricate design. Although I'm sure you won't take images of coins (possibly) this is just to show its ability and clarity.The other lens HIGH DEFINITION 0.55X that easily attaches through threads, extends the images wideness, particularly useful for those that would use scenic shots. Although both lens can be attached together using the same method.Pro:• Clear crisp close up shots that aren't always possibly using a standard mobile devices camera.• The lens can easily attach to any given device as the clasp opens around 120°.• Handy Faux Leather carry case to store when not in use, Lint Free lens cloths to clean away smears and debris.• I have a protective case on my device, this doesn't interfere with the fit and use of the lenses.
A**R
Inexpensive simple and brilliant
This product was sent to me for reviewing purposes and although I have reviewed several smartphone lenses and lens kits in the past, this is the first single lens that I've tested that can function as a wide angle lens and macro lens.It's a jumbo sized lens which attaches to your smartphone or tablet via the lens clip and once attached it captures much wider than normal images which are more ideal in certain settings (e.g architectural, interior and landscape photography).Although the camera on my iPad Air 2 is superb for a tablet, it can only do so much and that's where this comes. It captures the wider angles and without changing the lens I could take it close to an object and take more detailed photos of a coin for example.To get even closer I just removed half the jumbo lens and used it to look at the finer details of the coin. The lens was clearly high quality and was HD with Japanese optics.On the downside it's size, thickness and therefore weight made me more concerned that it was going to drop off so it's worth being extra careful with it.It also came with a helpful instruction manual, 2 lens caps, what appeared to be a PU bag with a drawstring section on top and a microfibre cloth for cleaning the lens.
D**L
Works well but a few issues.
What an amazing bit of kit for me to use as an amateur photographer.. I bought this lense to try and take better photos of coins that I buy and sell. Wow! What a difference.. the lense clips on easily and feels sturdy. The image you get is clear and perfect just like using a big body camera without the need to have a rucksack to carry all the equipment. The lense is stored in a handy pouch which is made of quality material and comes with a cleaning cloth to keep the lense dust free. The lense makes taking pictures easy and opens up the world to an amateur like me to produce prefect photos with my iPhone. I always carry my phone but rarely my camera.. I can see the sale of my camera in the future.. all because of a small efficient and inexpensive little gadget I now own and love. Can't really really recommend it enough!
H**
prefect Value
Bought one each for my daughters for Christmas. They tend to use their phones all the time and already take good photos. I read lots of reviews before deciding on this one and have not been disappointed. The simplicity of use and improvement in the detail of the photos were immediately evident and they are enjoying trying out the various options. They were pleased by the secure packaging it came with. As my nieces, nephews and god-children are now mostly in their 20's, it is lovely to be able to give them a gift rather than a voucher / money and this fits the bill. I'll be coming back for more over the year
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