Let us pretend that from this point on the lens does exactly what it is supposed to do, without the creative assistance the iPhone (more on this in a moment). They help me pass time as I play with things I enjoy and share what I learn with the readers and the manufacturer. Optical zoom is essentially what happens when you use a magnifying glass or a telescope and is not to be confused with digital zoom which is really just image cropping. This macro lens, as with any macro lens, suffers from a shallow depth of field when set at a large aperture.

Apexel 100mm Professional 4K Macro Lens for SmartPhone Apexel 100mm Professional 4K Macro Lens for SmartPhone

Within the box was a pouch of buttery soft, hand treated mink pelts (nope - fake velvet), and inside the pouch were a collection of metal, glass, and plastic parts that would, when skillfully assembled, take the form of my new macro lens. As you will see in the sample photos, you can get the face of a watch in focus, like the one above, so long as it is almost parallel to the lens.Overall, I was very impressed with the thought that went into the design of this macro lens and phone mount. But I took it as a question and, instantly aclimatizing to my new friend’s conversational style, I replied “yes”. The box was fashioned from the highest quality cardboard (sold on the moon, maybe, but utter tripe down here on earth).

Apexel 2IN1 Cell Phone Camera Lens-25X Macro Lens+140 Degree Apexel 2IN1 Cell Phone Camera Lens-25X Macro Lens+140 Degree

While the Apexel 100mm Macro Lens is a great lens to start with, there are plenty of other impressive options to consider. CPL---Removes unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as glass or water to enhance color saturation. I was able to easily attach and remove the mount, and you can move the mounting plate around to make it optimal for your device. Depth of field is the distance between the nearest and the furthest part of an image that appears to be in sharp focus.

Working that close to your subject results in a shallow depth of field, which is not uncommon in macro photography. The generous way - wow these guys have invested to much time and effort and money into getting this lens perfect, they had nothing left over for the clip. The Moment, in case you were not birthed in a changing room at mummy’s fave Neiman Markus, is a clip on magnifying glass for cellphones.