I returned it. Missed in the description it was compatible with the iPhone X meaning it works with it, but wasn't necessarily designed for it. The quality of the optics is high, more than I expected, and everything matched the description. All the lens were great, and if you want 18x zoom, you will not be disappointed.
Other people have commented that this unit has poor instructions, believe this is harsh. There are 4 lens (one separates into two parts), and you have two different mounting adapters. With that information in hand, it’s easy to mount and use.
Why did I return it: the 18x zoom is great if you need 18x zoom. My fault, as it was just too much zoom. Perhaps, for me, an 8x or 10x would be better, so I'm returning it. But that doesn't mean you should return it.
Pros: Really impressed with the optics, high quality, packaging was stellar, and getting two little gadget bags, was cute. You have a handful of parts to either use or carry, but if you want to carry all of them, then the gadget bag is kool. The lens, all of them were high quality, and appeared well made. As a nit, they all came with lens caps for both sides, except one lens only had one cap., not a big deal And they included a kool rubber eye piece, a nice extra, even if "I" couldn't figure out where I went. And also, inside the box, is a card for an offer for a selfie stick - free shipping included, that was a nice bonus, don't miss it. (No, I didn't order the selfie stick, because I'm returning it)
Cons, none, unless you, as I find it difficult to position the 18x zoom on the phone's camera lens. Okay, maybe as a nit, my phone is in a leather case. And for me, that gap was just enough for the lens not to work. I removed the phone from this case, and everything worked as intended, just sharing, so you’re aware.
This gets me to the 18x zoom lens and it being compatible on the iPhone X. Unlike the other lens where it seems to auto-center and fit right on the iPhone camera lens, the 18x zoom requires fiddling. You have to move it into just the right position so it centers over the lens, which is challenging. Challenging, but once you get it right, lock it down with the thumb screw and it will be fine. The 18x zoom is long (because it is 18x like the picture), so you want to be careful as you move it, and hold it steady. Not because there is a problem, but because you’re working with an 18x zoom! That would be where the tripod comes in, but I didn't see a way to mount the tripod, but then I was in a concert and didn't practice with it before the event.
So, for me, the con is the effort I needed to position/fiddle with the 18x zoom to make it useful. Better would be if it fit onto the lens, rather than was just compatible. To be fair, once I got it right, the quality optics and the zoom were as advertised.
So, I am returning it, mostly to find a different item that has less zoom, say 8-10x. And I'd buy it from this same mfg/seller if they have it. If you need these 4 lens, and 18x is what you’re looking for, I'd encouraged you to buy it, which is why this return still warranted a 5star review for quality of optics, speed of shipping, boxing, simple to use instructions, and of course the free gift they offer.
Can’t say it enough – very high quality item, and for the price, could be a must have.
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UPDATED REVIEW: Still Does not work with iPhone XS Dual Camera - but great customer service!
I posted this as a one-star review last week, and almost instantly received an email directly from the seller who was very concerned about my review - which was refreshing! They apologized for the product not being to my satisfaction, mentioned that it should work just fine with a dual camera (the service rep said they use it themselves on their iPhoneX), and offered to send me a free replacement if I would consider trying it again.This was a super classy move -- and I never want to leave an unduly bad review if I didn't do it right - if it was operator error I'll be the first to admit it!Three days later the package arrived, and I followed their suggestions exactly, but ended up with the same result. I'm increasing the rating from one-star to two-stars due to their exceptional customer service, which is a rare thing these days, but ultimately I feel the need to responsible as part of this community to rate a product accurately. They should not be advertising this product to work with a dual camera.The clip that the lenses attach to has a ROUND receptacle which does not fit flush with OVAL camera configuration on a dual camera phone. This results in the lens mount fitting on at an angle, as illustrated in the first two pictures.When attaching the lens, by the nature of physics you cannot get a clear image through the glass because the lens extension does not fit perpendicular to the lens sensor, which causes the vignette, the chroma aberrations, and the fact that the clip doesn't fit securely around the camera it also causes a light leak. The first image is a picture taken with the clip attached to the camera with no case, and the second is when I put on a thin case that allowed the lens to sit more flush, but because it didn't have a good seal there's still a significant light leak and vignette.There are dozens like this in this price range and I've been unable to find anything of real quality, which is perplexing considering the surprisingly venerable camera in all our smart phones these days - but the fact they reached out to me shows a genuine concern for their customer satisfaction and I appreciated it very much.This problem could easily be solved with a redesign of the clip, but until that happens I can't recommend this product for a dual-camera mobile phone.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2020
Very Good for the price point. Nice lenses. I tried them all with my iPhone.
1st photo = just iPhone
2nd photo = zoom lens same location
3rd photo = fish eye same location ( I zoomed in a bit to remove the black ring of the fish bubble)
4th photo = wide angle (same location and camera setting as 1st photo)
5th photo = just my camera ( zoomed in all the way)
6th photo = same flower with macro lens
CONS: 1) I am missing one lens cap. This could lead to scratches on the lens over time. 2) The remote occasionally needs to be pressed multiple times before it will take a photo.
OTHER: Customer service responded to my email within 24 hours. While they will not send me a lens cap I was told that my lens will be replaced if there is damage within 1 year. I am okay with that.
1st photo = just iPhone
2nd photo = zoom lens same location
3rd photo = fish eye same location ( I zoomed in a bit to remove the black ring of the fish bubble)
4th photo = wide angle (same location and camera setting as 1st photo)
5th photo = just my camera ( zoomed in all the way)
6th photo = same flower with macro lens
CONS: 1) I am missing one lens cap. This could lead to scratches on the lens over time. 2) The remote occasionally needs to be pressed multiple times before it will take a photo.
OTHER: Customer service responded to my email within 24 hours. While they will not send me a lens cap I was told that my lens will be replaced if there is damage within 1 year. I am okay with that.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2019
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Daniel
Recomendadísimo
Reviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2023
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Reviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2023
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Jim McDermott
Pretty good quality
Reviewed in Canada on June 15, 2020
Jim McDermott
Reviewed in Canada on June 15, 2020
Very fast delivery even arrived on my Birthday
Would like to get a case for it if available
Thanks
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Mario H. Sanchez
El lente no ajusta bien.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 30, 2022
Mario H. Sanchez
Reviewed in Mexico on June 30, 2022
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