Moment 10x Macro Lens – M-Series Mobile Lens for iPhone, Pixel & Galaxy – Capture Extreme Close-Ups [M-Series]

Let me first get some things clear, because people seem to buy this on impulse and do not know that they either need: A.) The Moment case for this lens to ATTACH TO. or B.) the mounting frame, also sold on the moment website for this lens to Attach to in case you don't want the case or your phone isn't compatible with it.On to the optics: quality, this lens OOZES quality. It produces TACK SHARP pictures, it's really amazing. The only downside I see with this lens is that you have to be less than an inch (25mm or 0.984252inches to be very precise, that is where focal plane is and, that is that. once you nail the focus though, you'll be REALLY pleased with the result.Images:1. toothbrush thistles2. dandelion blooming3. hibiscus stigmas4. 3.5mm headphone jack5. an ant6. very tiny cocoplum flowers7. azalea stigmas8. spanish moss up close9. incredibly tiny insect posing with an ant, on top of the mold from pic #1710. a jumping spider caught its prey!11. juniper leaves12. jumping spider 213. a lynx spider14. my eye15. a honeybee hiding behind a white clover flower16. 3.5mm headphone jack head, i digitally zoomed in to take this one.17. mold on a brick wallhope you enjoyed this "review"

Really cool little item. Not something I mess with every day but its on my desk and it's super simple to attach to my iPhone 7 with the Moment case I got, too. The fit & finish of the lens are superb. I like that the translucent lens hood can be removed and it comes with a little storage bag. Nice touches. It also comes with a little lens cap. Mine pops off too easily, though.The photos I've taken so far are clear and sharp, though there is some peripheral blur as the depth of field with macro lenses is short. Might get the Moment telephoto next.

The picture quality is excellent but it's true that you have to get right on the subject, which is difficult if you're photographing insects. I love the quality and clarity of macro photos of flowers and plants. I'm a gardener and write articles so this macro lens has given a visual boost to submissions. You have to work it around to pick up the clearest shot. Not the easiest to use but what do I know? It's my first and only macro lens and I'm very much a novice yet, but I love it.

Overall very satisfied with the macro lens. I bought them for trips where I can’t bring my DSLR and just have my phone with me. These lenses are very light and portable, which makes them ideal if I’m traveling light. It is very easy to put on a lens or switch it out for another.A couple of things to note:Phone case required: as pointed out in other reviews this does require a special Moment phone case (sold separately). I know some of the other brands offer clip-on, but the ability to securely fasten the lenses onto my phone without having to worry about it falling or needing to adjust the position was actually a selling point for me. I’ve tried the clip one and always had trouble with vignetting (or poor positioning) and constantly needing to adjust. Also, the case itself is quite nice in its own right.Lens caps: These lenses come with one main lens cap and then a microfiber storage bag labeled with the lens name (which is handy if you have more than one); however, this does not have a cap second side, and I would really like to have a second lens cap.Macro focus distance: In order take in focus pictures with this lens, I have to be insanely close to the subject (to where the white plastic rim is practically touching it), which makes it a little awkward when trying to photograph certain subjects. This is actually my biggest complaint about the macro lens, but overall I am still very satisfied.

The media could not be loaded. Maybe a little on the expensive side for its limitations. Definitely leaps and bounds ahead of the built-in macro lens on my iPhone (13 Pro) though. And absolutely better than the previous macro lens attachment I had.The focal area is a little small and you have to get pretty close to the subject. The diffuser ring is nice, but it makes getting close enough to your subject a little challenging. If it’s a very tiny subject, you’re likely better off just removing the diffuser.Additionally, this will NOT be useable without the corresponding products! You have to buy the drop-in mount, AND the phone case to be able to use it. (Though, to be honest, I was able to squeeze the drop-in mount into my very flexible, rubbery, compostable phone case. It’s not ideal, definitely stretched out the camera opening on the case weirdly, and the case sits funny on that side now, but it’s serviceable.)Idk. I found another, similarly priced brand that makes a larger macro lens, with a bigger focal area, and offers a universal clip-on mount, so I may try that one out too and compare.All in all… this is decent. (I had a really good one years ago, but this type of product in general seems to have gone a bit downhill since then. At least the affordable ones.)I would definitely recommend this as a better, mid-higher end macro attachment. It seems superior to most of the others on the market right now. So, if you can’t afford an actual camera and a $500-$1,000 macro lens, this might be for you.