The photos of an iPhone, considering that we are talking about a smartphone, are average good. But with the appropriate accessories it can replace (almost) completely your digital SLR. In this article I show you the best lenses for an iPhone camera.
After the launch of the latest iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X, we can say with certainty that Apple takes the aspect of mobile photography very seriously. Both devices feature stunning rear cameras, and the Plus is a dual-lens model whose potential is yet to be discovered. But I know it will surprise us.
Just take a quick look at the camera features of both iPhone models …
- iPhone 8 – 8 Plus
- iPhone X
Both models have same camera features
- 12MP
- Camera 12MP Cameras with Wide Angle and Telephoto Lens (8 Plus)
- Aperture ƒ / 1.8
- Wide angle: ƒ / 1.8 (8 Plus)
- Telephoto lens: ƒ / 2.8 (8 Plus)
- Digital zoom up to 5x
- Optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x (8 Plus)
- Portrait mode (8 Plus)
- Portrait illumination (beta for 8 Plus)
- Optical image stabilization
- Six-element lens
- Quad-LED Flash True Tone with Slow Sync
- Panorama (up to 63MP)
- Sapphire crystal lens coating
- BSI sensor (backside illumination)
- Hybrid IR filter
- Autofocus with Focus Pixels
- Touch & focus with Focus Pixels
- Live Photos with stabilization
- Photos and Live Photos with a wide chromatic range
- Improved local mapping of tones
- Detection of faces and bodies
- Exposure control
- Noise reduction
- Automatic HDR for photos
- Automatic image stabilization
- Sequential shooting mode – Self timer
- Geotagging photos
- Scanned image formats: HEIF and JPEG
Despite these excellent features, you can further improve the quality of your iPhone’s photos. Whatever model you have. In this article you will discover the 5 best accessories to bring your shots to the next level.
To significantly increase the level of photos taken with a smartphone, consider using a good tripod or tripod for iPhone. If you are looking for other technological gadgets for iPhone, visit the section (still being updated) dedicated to the best iPhone accessories.
Seek Thermal Compact XR
A professional camera for thermal images can cost from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. This model, despite being an accessory for iPhone, has a very low price compared to a professional equipment and performs well its duty.
Designed for outdoor use, the CompactXR will transform your iPhone into a fully functional thermal camera. It has a field of view of 20 degrees and collects traces of heat up to 70 meters away.
It is a real thermal camera that detects infrared light emitted by objects, taking advantage of data of more than 32,000 pixel terms. So it works both in the daytime and at night. It is the ideal solution for “insiders” such as electricians, component inspectors, sailors who need to detect dangerous objects at sea at night.
Excellent solution for anyone who wants to increase their home security. In fact, it is able to identify any intruders up to 600 meters away.
Insta360 Nano
Virtual reality is assuming an increasingly central role. To make your VR videos and stunning 210-degree panoramic photos, you would normally need an expensive camera that offers all-round technology.
The Insta360 Nano allows you to take panoramic photos in HD at 210 degrees thanks to the double wide-angle and record video in 360 degrees in high quality. Without forgetting the possibility of immediate sharing on Social and to broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube. Everything directly from your iPhone.
Compatible with iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 7, 7 Plus and the latest iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X. In addition, it can be connected to a bike, a helmet, a drone or a selfie stick.
It is made of high quality aluminum and has a clean and refined design, in line with Apple products. At the end there is a small housing to expand the memory up to 64GB thanks to a Micro SD card.
Once you’ve created a video or taken a photo, you can convert the device into a VR viewer to experience your masterpieces immersed in virtual reality!
4-in-1 clip
Olloclip offers a wide range of smartphone lenses, but this 4 in 1 lens is one of its flagship products. It is portable and versatile, with fisheye, 10X macro, 15X macro and wide angle. They work with both the front and back camera, to take extraordinary photos and selfies with ease.
Perfect for turning your iPhone into a comfortable and versatile tool for taking professional photos.
The lens is small enough to fit comfortably in your pocket, but when connected to the iPhone, a new world opens up, waiting to be photographed!
The 4-in-1 set of Olloclip is a kit of four quick-fit lenses for smartphones, including 2 macro lenses, a fisheye lens to capture the image at 180 degrees and a wide-angle lens.
It is the perfect solution for those who love taking pictures with their smartphone and want to give their images special effects. With the lens are included three wearable pendants, to always carry with you your best camera.
PNY 4 in 1 Lenses Kit
If you are really fond of photography, you will know better than me that there are goals for different functions and purposes. Instead of buying individual lenses separately, which can be expensive and impractical, you can opt for the 4-in-1 kit from PNY Technologies.
You can get a complete set of accessories to turn the iPhone into a next-generation camera. The package features four different lenses: 0.4x wide-angle lens, Fish Eye lens, 0.67x wide-angle lens, Macro lens.
Among other things, the magnetic assembly makes it really easy to use them in any context. It will take a couple of seconds to apply the lenses on the camera of your iPhone. But not only. In fact it is compatible with most of the smartphones on the market (iPhone, Android, Windows) thanks to three different mounting solutions.
TECHO – Universal lens for Pro HD camera
This is a relatively balanced and very simple solution to use. It is ideal if you are not quite sure you want to use a complete and interchangeable kit to be applied to the iPhone camera lens.
It is quite versatile and should work with all smartphones as long as the camera is in the correct position.
It comes with two different lenses: one is a 0.45X wide-angle lens and the other is a Super Macro 12.5 lens.
Both allow excellent and simple results. This universal lens is ideal for taking pictures with nice effects without wasting time on editing. Just hook the small structure to the lens and you’re done.
Apexel 4in1 Clip-On Phone Kit
This small Apexel kit is really excellent. It comes with a few, but good, accessories to make you take photos in no time. It is designed for iPhone 6 / 6s and iPhone 6 Plus / 6s Plus and iPhone 7. But also with Samsung devices and devices of other brands.
The supplied lenses (especially the small telephoto lens, and the small tripod allow you to set a robust photographic system, while the kit is versatile for taking pictures with your hands free.
The quality of the lenses is undeniable. Made with coated glass and designed to reduce glare.
The telephoto lens features manual focus and zooms up to 12X.
The package includes: 12X telephoto lens, fisheye lens 198, 0.63x wide-angle lens and 15x macro lens, a mini tripod, phone holder, 2 universal clips, a cloth bag and lens cleaning cloth.