NEEWER HD 105mm Macro Lens Only for 17mm Thread Backplate, Compatible with SmallRig NEEWER iPhone Samsung Phone Cage Case with 17 mm Lens Adapter, 46mm Front Thread, LS-26

I’ve been playing around with the NEEWER HD 60mm Telephoto Lens (LS-41) on my iPhone 15 Pro, and it’s been a fun way to step up my mobile photography. This 2X magnification lens, designed for 17mm thread backplates like those from SmallRig or NEEWER, screws on easily and delivers sharp, detailed shots for things like portraits or distant subjects like wildlife. I took it to a park and got crisp close-ups of birds without digital zoom’s pixelation, which is a big win for me. The 6-element, 5-group HD optical glass with anti-reflective coating really shines, keeping colors vibrant and minimizing glare, as promised by NEEWER.The lens feels solid, with a lightweight (3.6 oz) aluminum alloy build that’s rust-proof and scratch-resistant, making it great for outdoor shoots. The M43 x 0.75 front thread lets you add filters like ND or CPL for pro-level creativity, though filters aren’t included. It’s super easy to attach to my SmallRig cage, but you’ll need a compatible 17mm thread case or clamp (not included), and you have to disable macro mode on iPhones or focus enhancement on Samsungs to avoid issues like vignetting. I had to zoom to 1.1x on my phone to clear up some edge darkening, as noted in reviews.Some folks mention it’s not as comfy as a real camera lens and can feel heavy without a tripod, but for the price, it’s a solid add-on for casual photographers like me who don’t want to lug around a DSLR. A few reviews complained about missing parts or compatibility with certain models like the iPhone 13 Mini, so double-check your setup. For iPhone or Samsung users wanting better zoom without breaking the bank, this lens is a great pick to get creative with! Disable macro/focus enhancement and use with a compatible cage.

Do you need a microscope in your pocket? This is exactly that. I was shocked at the detail it captures. Paired with my phone that has large number of megapixels (like 200 in this case) you can capture a picture of fingerprints so detailed, you can see them like canyons! Truly incredible.Be prepared to press it flat against what you are photographing however.

No matter what you try and do, you cannot get a clean focus with this lens. It is blurry every single time even if you use a different app for taking pictures the iPhone refuses to work well with this lens absolutely positively you will never get a clear picture with this lens it is a waste of time it is clearer picture if you just use digital zoom past 5X - I uploaded a photo of Standard 5X photo and then one with this lens and you can see the lens completely destroys the image

First impressionsAttaches easily to the lower lens of the IPhone 12 Pro Max’ three lens setup. Needs an iPhone case with a 17mm mount to hold it in place. Comes with a nice zippered storage case, lens cloth, and USB charging cable.Since it is fixed focus, you need to get right on top of whatever you are photographing and the iPhone lens zoom setting that it works with has an effective range of 1x to 2.4x. Going beyond 2.4 or less than 1x triggers the use of the iPhone’s other lenses and does not work with the Neweer lens’ position over lens number two.It should work fairly well on micro mineral specimens that have been trimmed down to a relatively flat surface area—it will not focus down into vugs however and the interaction between it and the iPhones focusing lag takes some getting used to.The built in light ring has two illuminating settings and works well.It was on sale over the holidays for under $35.A bargain for exploring the often unseen feature of your micro minerals! especially if you cannot yet afford a digital or binocular/trinocular microscope

I’ve been having a lot of fun with the Neewer LS-32 so far! It’s a cool little tool and has been surprisingly easy to use right out of the box. I haven’t fully mastered it yet, but that’s part of the fun—I’m still learning and experimenting with it. The magnification is impressive for something this compact, and the built-in light really helps bring out details. I can see a lot of creative possibilities with this, and I’m excited to keep exploring what it can do. Definitely worth picking up if you’re curious about the microscopic world!

clarity is amazing, this is a very good lens. my only trouble with it at the end of the day was that its not as useful as i hoped. comparing the shots of this on the main camera vs the 3x lens was not significantly different.

Why purchase a second telephoto lens if the camera's native telephoto lens is better? They look equally sharp until you look closer at the cropped images. The first shot was taken with the telephoto zoomed in at the highest allowed range of the Neewer 60mm over the main lens. The second shot was taken using the native telephoto lens in the iPhone 16 zoomed in to the same crop area allowed by the Neewer lens. If you look at the cropped area of each image you will see using the 60mm over the main lens results in blurry details with strange artifacts that should not be there. Especially in the brick pattern in the building. I really like the Neewer brand. I purchased their iPhone cage and many of the other accessories for it. However, these lenses are just "cute glass paperweights." I will be reviewing other brands to see if there are any improvements. I thought I would try the least inexpensive brand first.

The lense is very clear and makes photos very wide. I have no complaints.