Pictar Smart 18mm Wide Angle Lens for Smartphones

2024-11-14T14:30:39

I was looking for an inexpensive telephoto lens for my IPHONE 15 PRO, one that would at least give great looking photos, is of solid construction, lightweight, and easy to use. So, in my quest I came across the Pictar Smart 60mm Telephoto Lens for Smartphones. Even though this is only 2x's it did everything I asked for, for a 2x's lens. I am most pleased with it and, for the price, am not sorry I bought it. I would highly recommend it over the more expensive telephoto lens's because I feel that this does at least a good of job as those others if not better. You can't go wrong with it. I would also like to add the following. About 2 months ago I came across an add for the NEW Reeflex 2x's 240mm lens coming out specifically for IPHONES 15 PRO/PRO MAX and IPHONES 16 PRO/PRO MAX. This lens is said to be the lens to beat all other lenses. They almost had me sold on it; however, I wasn't convinced and kept searching for one that I felt was just as good. I found that through the lens that this review is on. For one thing this Reeflex lens costs $214. To me, for a 2x's lens this is simply rediculous. The price is simply too high. Secondly they recommend using their Reeflex application. That is fine except they want a subscription to this application on top of buying an expensive lens. Another reason why I refused to fall for their sales gimick. So, what was I supposed to do, since I wanted a good 2x's lens. Well I found just such a lens and that is this Pictar Smart 60mm Telephoto Lens for Smartphones. Not only is it less expensive (around $19) compared to the Reeflex ($214) but the software that comes with this Pictar lens does not require a subscription and is ABSOLUTELY FREE. That being said it was a no brainer for me as to which one I was MOST DEFINITELY going to buy and it sure wasn't the Reeflex 2x's 240mm telephoto lens. NOTE: The reason why they call their lens a 240mm lens is because when you use the highest zoom function on either the IPHONE 16 PRO or IPHONE 16 PRO MAX which is 5x's what their Reeflex 240mm lens does is take that 5x zoom (equivalent to 120mm) and it magnifies 2x's giving it 240mm. What this tells me is that this particular lens is ONLY a 2x's lens, just like the one I bought, so if you use this Pictar lens on the IPHONES 16PRO/PRO MAX you are going to get the same 240mm that they speak of in their sales adds. So, don't be fooled by what they say. Bottom line is if you are looking for a reliable 2x's lens, go with Pictar rather than the Reeflex 2x's 240 mm telephoto lens. You won't be sorry and save a considerable amount of money.

Rick B.

2023-12-03T04:33:51

Easy to use, good result

Frank P.