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Moment SuperTele 240mm lens boosts smartphone reach
Moment SuperTele 240mm lens adds optical reach to smartphones for wildlife and travel photography.
In brief
Moment SuperTele 240mm lens adds optical reach to smartphones for wildlife and travel photography. The Moment SuperTele 240mm lens provides extra optical magnification for smartphones, improving distant photography without digital zoom. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Quick answers
- What is the Moment SuperTele 240mm?
- The Moment SuperTele 240mm Mobile Lens II (T-Series) works with smartphones to provide extra optical reach for distant subjects.
- Why use this lens?
- It offers impressive optical reach for wildlife, sports, and travel photography when you can't get close to subjects.
- What is the key takeaway from Moment SuperTele 240mm lens boosts smartphone reach?
- The Moment SuperTele 240mm lens provides extra optical magnification for smartphones, improving distant photography without digital zoom.
What is the Moment SuperTele 240mm?
The Moment SuperTele 240mm Mobile Lens II (T-Series) works with smartphones to provide extra optical reach for distant subjects.
Why use this lens?
It offers impressive optical reach for wildlife, sports, and travel photography when you can't get close to subjects.
Key specifications
The lens has an equivalent focal length of 240mm, 5 elements in 3 groups, a minimum focus distance of approximately 4m, and weighs 86g.
Compatibility requirements
It works with iPhone 15 Pro Max and compatible Pro models, but requires a T-Series mount and precise alignment with the phone camera.
Performance benefits
Images are sharper in the center than Apple's digital zoom, with a professional compression effect for distant subjects.
Limitations
Corners are slightly soft, image stabilization isn't tuned for this lens, and the minimum focus distance is approximately 4m.
Price and value
Priced at $150 / £149, it offers better value than Chinese smartphone manufacturers' telephoto lenses.
Design features
The lens has a black aluminum housing with a red logo, uses optical glass, and attaches via T-Series bayonet mounting.
App requirements
Requires Moment's Pro Camera app for manual camera selection and no additional electronic controls.
Verdict
The Moment SuperTele 240mm is ideal for phone photographers needing extra reach for wildlife, sports, and travel without digital zoom.
Why it matters
It provides a more professional look for distant photography with less reliance on digital zoom than smartphone cameras.
The key point
The Moment SuperTele 240mm lens provides extra optical magnification for smartphones, improving distant photography without digital zoom.
