Professional Shots with a Phone? Here are the 9 Best iPhone Camera Lenses

Turn your iPhone into a pocket-sized professional camera with one simple accessory: a lens. Within seconds you can go from a Candy Crush player to a photographer.

Fortunately, we have gathered a guide of the best recent camera lenses for you to have fun with.

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The 9 best camera lenses for iPhone in 2023

1. Moment Tele lens

Key features

• 3 Lens: Telephoto, Fisheye, Macro
• Phone compatibility: Pro Max
• Magnification: 2x (Telephoto) and 15x (Macro)

Pros

• Exceptional performance
• Three lens options

Cons

• Requires compatible case
  

2. Moment anamorphic

Key features

• Lenses: Anamorphic
• Phone compatibility: latest Apple (including all iPhone 13 models), Google, Samsung, and OnePlus devices
• Magnification: 0.67x

Pros

• Broad compatibility
• Cinematic look
• Simple twist-and-lock design

Cons

• Relatively expensive
• Requires compatible case

3. Moment Wide lens

Key features

• Lenses: Wide angle
• Phone compatibility: iPhone (all the way from 6 to 13); Samsung (Galaxy S8, S9, S9+, S10 and Galaxy Note 8, 9 ,10); Google (Pixel 1, 2, 3, 3a, 4, 4a, 4a 5G, 4XL, 5)
• Magnification: 0.63X

Pros

• Excellent image quality
• Broad compatibility
• No fisheye distortion

Cons

• Pricey
• Requires case sold separately

4. Xenvo Pro lens kit

Key features

• 2 Lenses: Macro, Wide-angle
• Phone compatibility: ALL iPhone models, Samsung Galaxy and Note, Google Pixel, Huawei and more
• LED light

Pros

• Super broad compatibility
• Affordable
• High-quality Macro

Cons

• Only two lenses
• Wide-angle slightly soft

5. Apexel 36x telephoto lens

Key features

• Lenses: Telephoto
• Phone compatibility: Universal
• Magnification: 36x

Pros

• Enormous reach
• It comes with a mini tripod

Cons

• Some vignetting
• The remote is dispensable

6. Apexel HD 1.33x Anamorphic lens

Key features

• Lenses: Anamorphic
• Phone compatibility: iPhone,Pixel,Samsung Galaxy and OnePlus
• Magnification: 1.33X

Pros

• Cinematic look
• Broad compatibility
• Easy to use

7. Olloclip iPhone 11 pro-ElitePack

Key features

• Lenses: Telephoto and Macro
• Phone compatibility: iPhone 11 Pro
• Magnification: 2x (Telephoto) and 15x (Macro)

Pros

• Includes Bluetooth shutter release
• Works without a case
• Excellent image quality

Cons

• Very limited compatibility

8. Shiftcam lens

Key features

• Lenses: two Macro lenses, a 60mm Telephoto, a 230-degree Fisheye, an 18mm Wide-angle and a 1.33x Anamorphic lens
• Phone compatibility: Phone, Samsung, OnePlus, or Pixel

Pros

• High-quality material
• Good image quality
• A broad range of lenses

Cons

• The fisheye lens doesn't come with a lens hood

9. Sirui 3-in-1 lens kit

Key features

• Lenses: Wide Angle, Portrait, Fisheye
• Phone compatibility: Most phones

Pros

• Easy to attach
• High-quality materials
• Amazing design

Cons

• Zoom capability could be better
• Lacks information about the product (for example, it does not specify compatible models)

What to consider in an iPhone camera lens

1. Lens kit

Commonly, lenses come in kits. These vary in terms of lenses and accessories included. For example, each type of lens produces very distinct outcomes. In that sense, if you prioritize versatility, it may be worth opting for a kit with multiple lenses.

Additionally, you may want to consider accessories like a remote control or fun filters.

2. Lens clip

Remember, you are purchasing a phone lens, not a puzzle. In that sense, look for lenses that are practical to assemble.

On top of that, opt for clips made of soft material (such as soft rubber). That way you avoid potential damage on the screen.

3. Material quality

Lenses made of the right materials will not let you down. First, avoid plastic, regardless of how strong it looks.

Instead, look for lenses made of glass (or a mix of aluminum and glass).

4. Compatibility

Most importantly, it does not matter how good a lens is if you can not use it. Before making a purchase, check if it is easily adapted and suits your phone.

In addition, it is worth considering lenses that correspond to apps on your camera.

Rent or subscribe to a lens

We hope that, after reading this, you will have shortened your list of possibilities.

Still, if you want to break a tie or simply do not wish to commit to a purchase, rent or subscribe to a lens.

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