K. Lacey
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2025
I was curious how useful this would be. The lenses work fine, but it's a bit of a nuisance to work with aligning the lenses with the lenses on the camera. You get a few handy accessories like a very rudimentary tripod and a clamp to attach your phone to the tripod or some other fixed appliance to hold it steady. In the final analysis, the only lens I have found a use for is the macro. It permits a very close-up shot far beyond what my iPhone 14's lenses are capable of on their own.Also, the fisheye lens has some potential application.
E. M. Zobrist
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025
Set of multiple lens to clip on to your mobile phone, right over one of the lenses on the back. Comes in a nice carry case.The lens are not that hard to attach - assuming you know which lens you are supposed to cover. It has a tripod to hold the phone. Not too difficult to use.You can attach the eye piece to the telephoto lens and use it as a monocular.My son really liked it, and it worked on his Galaxy A-54. I could not get good photos with my Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Aberdeus
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
Fun little kit to carry around and use
Auntie Em
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2025
I was particularly excited to try out this phone camera lens kit due to its 22x telephoto lens, 205° Fisheye lens, 25X macro lens and 4K wide angle lens.The kit arrived in a smart hard-bodied storage case which also contained a mini tripod.Unfortunately, I was unable to successfully clip this onto my phone when it was in its armour casing due to the thickness. Attempts without the case were also unsuccessful due to the positioning of my phone's various lenses causing alignment issues. I am looking to change my phone so I am hopeful this kit may be compatible.At the time of ordering, this 4-in-1 kit was priced at £37.99 (with a further 15% off voucher available) which seems a competitive price if useable.
Martin in MK
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2025
I bought this for my wife for Christmas - she likes her photography and although she has an SLR camera, I thought this might add a bit of interest to using the camera on her phone. It's quite nicely made and feels solid and robust. The telephoto lens was a bit tricky to get lined up on the phone but once we got it set it produced some nice pics. It's obviously not a substitute for a fully spec'd camera and high quality lens but it does increase the capabilities of the camera on your phone and it's a bit of fun at an affordable and reasonable price.
Forever Always Yours
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2025
The carrying case keeps all parts neat, organized, easy to travel with, it’s lightweight.I had to remove my phone case in order for the parts to latch on to my phone.Quite straight forward to set up and use.However I found the image quality of the lenses aren’t as clean and crisp.The clip that holds the lenses to the phone does not function well it needs to be a bit more stable. I experienced shifting and would have to reposition it during shooting.It’s a bit too finicky to use and it does not give a better image quality than my iPhone camera.
Zack
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
Bought this as a gift and it turned out to be pretty cool! My dad is a retired professional photographer and still likes taking pictures, but just not dragging around his camera equipment. This set allows him to be creative but not have to fuss over heavy gear. Super compact carrying case that holds all the lenses and easy to use. Overall a great little find.
CanUK
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2024
I like the kit itself, it has a good variety of lenses and a nice case to keep it all in. The clamp system works well enough once you it figured out - line it up on the phone lens without any attachments, tighten in place and then add the additional lenses as required. The zoom on the telephoto lens is quite good and the fish eye lens works well enough if that is an effect you are going for. The problem I had was with the macro and the super wide lenses. I couldn’t get either to perform any better than the existing lens on my iPhone. As it’s an older model 12 Pro, I thought this kit would improve all camera distances/focus on it but the macro made no difference to the capability. It could zoom further in but you couldn’t focus on anything, it was just a blur. The same happened with the super wide lens. I’m fact it restricted the width over that of the phones widest setting. I lent the kit to a friend who has an older model Android phone and he said it worked well to improve the macro function on it, as well as the other lenses. I suspect it will be a case of varying performance according to your phone model. I am still happy with the telephoto lens as that really does give extra zoom, albeit at a bit of a loss in picture quality. The tripod helps with this but it’s by no means a great quality image at full zoom. It does the job to show something in the distance in my videos that I make, though. I also like the rubber eyepiece so you can use the telephoto lens as a small telescope or spotting scope if you don’t have binoculars handy. For me and my particular phone, it’s not worth the whole kit just for the telephoto lens but if your phone benefits from all the lenses then it would be a good buy. Unfortunately I don’t know how you would find out without trying. Although if you are familiar with all the specifications on your phones camera you might be able to work it out from that but that’s all a bit beyond my understanding.Nice kit if it’s compatible to your phone.
lcsonbrg
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
The "Updated COSULAN Phone Camera Lens Kit 4-in-1, Come with 22X Telephoto Lens, 205° Fisheye Lens, 4K 0.67X Wide Angle Lens, 25X Macro Lens, Clip, and Phone Mini Tripod for iPhone and Android Phone Series" is a great, fun & economical alternative to upgrading my 20+ yr old Kodak digital camera or dropping around $1K on a high end cell phone. The Kodak has only a 5x optical zoom (up to10x digitally) where as this telephoto lens is 22x. The camera on my lower end Samsung smart phone is good enough for most of my needs but this kit takes it to the next level. Given the high quality of some shots I have seen from those high end phones, I doubt these lenses improve the quality of the picture for them as much as it does for more economical models.The included instructions are minimal but sufficient. The case is adequate but lacks any markings to indicate which side is up. This leads to everything falling out if you open it upside down. I used an indelible marker to write "Lens Kit" on the top to avoid dumping everything out again😤. I knew this kit would require removing the phone case I use, but it may work with less bulky case styles where the case edge is level with phone's lenses. The lenses can be a little tricky to screw onto the clip but are easy to align with the phone. The lenses all work well and have very decent optics for the price point. It appears that the wide angle lens must be mounted on the 25x macro lens (the way it comes in the case) to use it as there is no other way to mount it on the clip, but it doesn't appear to adversely affect the image. You have to unscrew the wide angle lense from the macro lens in order to take VERY close up (we're talking millimeters away here) macro shots. An eyecup is included that screws onto the telephoto lens and makes it a small monocular as well. The tripod is OK but a little lightweight. The legs are just minimally in the way of my phone so it has to sit higher in the clamp to clear the leg and appears a bit top heavy that way. The main reason I took off 1 star is they didn't include a blutooth shutter button as touching the screen to take the shot often blurs the image. I suggest using the "shake to take picture" function on your smart watch if you have one but a BT shutter button is faster & easier.RECCOMENDED!!!!!👍👍👍👍
James A. Razinha
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024
I’ve been playing around with this lens and tripod set for my iPhone and I’m quite impressed! They really did not skimp on the details, which I appreciate.The tripod is sturdy and I love that it is height adjustable. It has a rotating attachment so you can position your phone from upright to angled downward. You were able to attach your phone to the tripod from two different directions – you can attach the phone holder either from the back or from the bottom so that you can adjust whether your phone is in portrait or landscape mode for photos. The inside of the cradle that holds your phone is padded and expands. It fit my iPhone 15 just fine.The lenses themselves are quite sturdy and I appreciate that they all come with caps. The telephoto lens comes with an eyepiece cap as well. They are made of mostly metal components. The clip that goes over your phone that the lenses attach to is plastic, but it’s pretty heavy duty plastic and the spring is metal. It’s pretty thoughtful that they included an eye piece you want to use the telephoto lens as a monocular all on its own. It’s small enough that it’d be easy to stick in a pocket on a trip and I like that it is easily adjustable for a clear view. I’ve included photos of a neighbor’s mailbox using the telephoto lens as well as regular phone camera so you can see the difference.It’s includes a pretty nice carrying case that has a wrist strap. It’s protected by foam inside so it’ll be good for travel.I don’t think you can beat this for the price.
Adewumi A
Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2024
As an avid mobile photographer, I was eager to test the Updated COSULAN 4-in-1 Phone Camera Lens Kit. Here’s my comprehensive review after putting it through its paces.Design and Build QualityThe COSULAN lens kit is well-designed and feels premium. The lenses are made with multi-coated glass optics, which enhances image clarity and reduces glare. The kit includes a 22X telephoto lens, a 205° fisheye lens, a 4K 0.67X wide-angle lens, and a 25X macro lens. Each lens attaches securely to the phone using a sturdy clip, and the included mini tripod is a nice touch for stability during shooting.Performance and Image Quality22X Telephoto Lens: This lens is perfect for capturing distant subjects with impressive detail. The images are sharp, and the zoom capability is excellent for landscape photography.205° Fisheye Lens: Adds a fun, circular effect to photos, ideal for creative shots. The fisheye effect is strong and produces unique, artistic images.4K 0.67X Wide Angle Lens: Expands the field of view significantly, making it great for group photos and landscapes. The wide-angle lens minimizes distortion, providing clear and expansive shots.25X Macro Lens: This lens excels at capturing intricate details up close. The macro shots are crisp, with excellent focus on tiny subjects like flowers and insects.Ease of UseThe lenses are easy to attach and detach, thanks to the flexible clip. The kit is compatible with both iPhone and Android devices, making it versatile. The mini tripod is lightweight and portable, providing stability for long-exposure shots or videos.ProsHigh-Quality Optics: Multi-coated glass lenses produce sharp, clear images.Versatile Kit: Includes lenses for various photography needs.Easy to Use: Simple attachment system and compatible with multiple devices.Portable: Comes with a carrying case and mini tripod for on-the-go photography.ConsClip Stability: The clip can sometimes shift slightly, requiring readjustment.Telephoto Focus: Manual focus on the telephoto lens can be tricky to get just right.Tripod Size: The mini tripod is convenient but may not be stable enough for all situations.ConclusionThe Updated COSULAN 4-in-1 Phone Camera Lens Kit is a fantastic addition for anyone looking to enhance their mobile photography. The variety of lenses allows for creative flexibility, and the overall build quality is impressive. While there are minor issues with clip stability and telephoto focusing, these are outweighed by the kit’s benefits. Whether you’re a casual photographer or a mobile photography enthusiast, this lens kit is a valuable tool for capturing stunning images.