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#1 Offline Vern530 - Posted January 25 2020 - 7:16 PM

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Can any one suggest a good macro lens that’s not to expensive but gets the job done to get good photos of my colonys(some very small species)that will fit an iPhone 8???

#2 Offline ponerinecat - Posted January 25 2020 - 7:25 PM

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Jewelry loupe. Cheap and acurate, but requires a steady hand.



#3 Offline Vern530 - Posted January 25 2020 - 7:29 PM

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Jewelry loupe. Cheap and acurate, but requires a steady hand.

I’d like one I can easily snap photos with if possible
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#4 Offline ponerinecat - Posted January 25 2020 - 7:40 PM

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It does get good photos easily, but the difficulty of usage depends on person. To be honest, I find focusing a macro lense more challenging. Just gives better results.



#5 Offline gcsnelling - Posted January 25 2020 - 7:44 PM

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Try Xenvo Pro Lens Kit for iPhone, Samsung, Pixel, Macro and Wide Angle Lens with LED Light and Travel Case  On amazon


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#6 Offline Vern530 - Posted January 25 2020 - 7:55 PM

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Try Xenvo Pro Lens Kit for iPhone, Samsung, Pixel, Macro and Wide Angle Lens with LED Light and Travel Case On amazon

Have you personally tried it?

#7 Offline gcsnelling - Posted January 26 2020 - 5:43 AM

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Yes, otherwise I would not have suggested it and with some practice seems as if it may be adequate. For stationary objects it does a decent job but for small moving objects those are more challenging. Admittedly I have not yet used it much so time will tell for me how well it works out. I know several folks who have used it with great results. Also the best clip on lens in the world will not help if the camera in the phone is [censored] poor.


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#8 Offline gcsnelling - Posted January 26 2020 - 7:13 AM

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Miserable [censored] poor,[censored] poor,[censored] poor,[censored] poor, censoring system


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