NEEWER HD 65mm Telephoto Phone Camera Lens with Lens Hood for 17mm Thread Lens Backplate Cell Phone Cage Case, 1.7X Zoom Lens Attachment Compatible with iPhone 17 16 15 S25 S24 Ultra Android, LS-66

I am an engineer, not a professional photographer. My wife is a full-time science teacher, member of Minnesota dragonfly society, and part-time birder. We camp, hike, and travel. Our Cannon Rebel with accessories took wonderful pictures, but we gave it to our daughter who is an outdoor naturalist; because of the Rebel's size and weight, we rarely used it. Usually, our iPhones are mostly good enough until distance prevents identification. Faced with an upcoming trip to the mountains and jungles of Central America, I researched add-on telephoto lens. None had raving reviews, and all recommended tripods to deal with the bulky lens weight. This smaller lens and sturdy cage provided an alternative. Wow, I'm impressed. The cage is solid and protects the camera extremely well without hindering convenience of use. The lens clips to a belt loop, and screws on in 20s, and is light enough to manipulate the camera without a bulky tripod. It auto-focuses and takes out point and shoot iPhone up a level. I plan to look into some other accessories as well, like filters.

This converter is a standout accessory if your smartphone already has a 5× telephoto lens. It doubles the optical zoom reach (turning a 5× into a 10× equivalent) so you can capture distant subjects without relying on digital zoom. The optical build is strong, using 7 elements in 5 groups of multicoated glass, which helps reduce reflections and maximize clarity. The 17 mm threaded mount and compact design make it straightforward to attach to phone cages or clip systems. In use, the image quality remains excellent when attached properly and aligned correctly. The physical build feels solid and well‑finished, making it suitable for content creators who want more telephoto reach without carrying large camera gear. You’ll want to ensure your phone’s telephoto lens is engaged (and not a wide‑angle or main lens) for best results, but once set up this converter adds impressive zoom power with minimal hassle. Highly recommended for serious mobile photography.

Clear picture, just a tad heavy

The lens is very good. I did somehow receive open-box item albeit purchased new, but the replacement was received promptly. And the seller also reached out to apologize and offered refunds. I am happy with how the customer service handles this.

I got this NEEWER 2X teleconverter hoping to use it with my phone’s wide and ultra-wide lenses, but I ended up only being able to use it on my telephoto lens. I’m using a SmallRig phone adapter, and the teleconverter just wouldn’t line up or fit securely with the wide or ultra-wide lenses, only the center telephoto worked. If you’re looking to use this lens on anything except your phone’s telephoto lens, double-check compatibility with mounts, because in my case, it was too loose and kept rotating or just wouldn’t sit right. It was easy to screw in and use, no issues with installing it, the weigh was nice and not too heavy. This was one of the most affordable lenses I could find for phones. When I did use it with the telephoto, it was honestly a bit too zoomed in for what I wanted, it kind of overshot the sweet spot. For the wide lens, if I managed to get it to sit there, it was way too zoomed out, so it didn’t really serve my purpose. I was mainly hoping to get a tighter, higher-quality closeup out of my wide lens, but the fit just wasn’t there. On the bright side, the build quality is really solid. When I was able to use it, I didn’t notice much artifacting, smudging, or blur, even when zoomed in so if your phone’s lens is good quality like the S25 Ultra, the results should be pretty clean. I could see some people maybe having issues with older phones, but for me, image quality wasn’t a problem at all. In the end, I ended up returning it because it just wouldn’t fit my wide or ultra-wide lenses securely, and that was my main use case. Maybe with some tweaks like a rubber grommet or a different mounting setup, it could work, but out of the box, it didn’t fit my needs. If you’re just looking to use it on your telephoto lens and want a strong 2x zoom, it should do the job. Just make sure it’s going to fit your particular phone and lens mount before you buy.

Caution for iPhone Pro Max. This does not work with the camera features on any of the Neewer lens and the cage. Iphone will not use the camera with the lens attachment. I have purchase 3 lens, 2 telephoto type lens, the microscope, and the do not work with the phone.

picked up the NEEWER 3X Teleconverter for my phone’s telephoto lens and it has taken my mobile photography to another level. This is not a simple clip-on… it’s a serious 360mm equivalent optic with 12 elements in 6 groups that gives you impressive reach for wildlife, sports, moon shots, or distant details. The build quality feels solid with a 17mm thread that attaches securely to compatible phone telephoto lenses. It works with iPhone, Android, Samsung, Xiaomi and other devices when paired with a phone cage or case. What surprised me most is how sharp the images can be once you dial everything in. A couple important notes for best results… this teleconverter will not work with your phone’s native camera app. You’ll need to download a third-party camera app that lets you manually control lens selection so you can properly engage the telephoto lens. Also, because of the extreme telephoto magnification, this thing absolutely must be tripod mounted. Handheld shots show noticeable shake… once it’s locked down on a tripod the results are dramatically better and much sharper. When used properly on a stable tripod with the right camera app, the extra reach is fantastic. Colors stay vibrant and details pop that you simply can’t capture with a standard phone lens. It has become my go-to setup for situations where I need serious zoom without carrying a bulky camera. If you’re serious about phone photography and already have a telephoto lens setup, this NEEWER 3X teleconverter is a worthwhile addition that delivers real optical performance.

Perfect lens for my iPhone. It is heavy, which means it’s made out of good quality in my opinion. Just what I need for my son track meets.

Its not the greatest glass, I figured it wouldn’t be amazing but its pretty meh.

Obwohl ich Anfänger in der Makrofotografie bin, macht dieses Objektiv Freude. Mit dem Iphone 16 pro max etwas umständlich zu bedienen. Durch die verschiedene Linsen erfreulich viele Anwendungen möglich. Im Gegensatz zum "NEEWER 2X Konverter nur für Teleobjektive" kann ich dieses Makroobjektiv empfehlen.

LS-66です。iPhone12pro maxの使用で写真は2.3倍ズームで約150m先を捉えています。挟み込むタイプの17mmのアダプターを付けて使用しています。以前1800円程度の安いズームレンズを買いましたが、この価格レンジじゃないとまともに撮れたもんじゃありません。これ以上となると、やっぱり携帯では限界でミラーレスカメラを買わざるを得ません。因みにまぁまぁ大きいので、重量増は覚悟して使ってください。

Faceva il suo lavoro, ma con il mio Xiaomi 15 ultra facendo crop si vedeva un po' di effetto impastato che senza l'obiettivo non risulta

Amazing lens for street photography, portrait and closer shots. Quality and construction of this lens is very good and on par with more expensive products. Highly recommend this lens - Works well with iPhone 17 Pro Max.