Apple has made huge gains when it comes to camera quality in the iPhone over the years, making it one of the most important features in its smartphone lineup.
That is certainly the case with the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max, each of which is equipped with the latest camera technology and features. And while the camera systems in the newest iPhones are worthwhile on their own, some folks might want a macro lens to attach to their phone for more distinct, and specific, shots.
Which is why we’ve put together some of the best macro lens options for the iPhone 11 series. So let’s get right to it:
The best iPhone 11 macro lenses
Moment
Moment has made a name for itself over the years, producing some of the best lens accessories for the iPhone lineup. The macro lens from the company follows that pedigree. It can be attached and removed quickly and easily based on your photography needs, and provided a one-inch working distance thanks to its design. The multi-element glass design provides the utmost clarity in a shot.
As is par for the course with Moment lenses, the macro lens is made from aerospace grade metal, while the glass is hand-polished, the same that’s used for high-end 4K film lenses. The macro lens also features a removable light diffuser for shadowless photography.
The design features three elements and 2 groups, with a 0.1% distortion. The focal length is 25mm, and it has a visual magnification of 10X.
The one thing to be aware of is that to attach a Moment lens to your iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max, you’ll need a Moment case as well. There are a variety to choose from, but we’ve included a link to the Moment Thin case, which is 100% biodegradable while also being thin, lightweight, and plenty protective. Plus, the case retails for around $40.
You can buy Moment’s macro lens right now from Amazon.
Olloclip
Like other options in this list, the macro lens from Olloclip is included in a pack of other options. In this case, a 3-in-1 essential lens kit. It includes the macro option, while also including fisheye and super wide angle lens options. So if you’re in the market for several different lenses, this may be the right way to go.
Olloclip says the lenses will work with all camera apps, and promotes the fact the lenses are solid for video capture as well. The glass in the lenses features multi-element coating for “premium image quality”. The clip itself can expand to work with screen protectors as well.
The clip itself is designed for the multiple lenses, making swapping based on what you need for your photography needs simple and quick. Olloclip includes a bonus Bluetooth wireless remote for snapping a photo, and has a range up to 30 feet.
The macro lens is capable of 15X zoom.
The Olloclip 3-in-1 Essentials Pack is available now from Amazon.
Olloclip Macro ProPack
This is the pack to get if you want a lot of different macro lens options. Olloclip calls it the Macro ProPack, and it comes with five different macro lenses right out of the box: 7X, 10X, 14X, 15X, and 21X. But that’s not all: the pack also includes a 180-degree Fisheye lens and Olloclip’s Pivot Stabilizer Grip.
The pack also includes the company’s Bluetooth remote for snapping photos and a microfiber pouch to carry around the lenses. The included clip will also make it easy to swap out other Olloclip external lenses if you want.
This package deal isn’t available on Amazon yet, but we’ve included it here anyway because it’s a lot of different, top-of-the-line macro lenses for your iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and/or iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Xenvo
The Xenvo macro lens is available with the company’s wide angle lens as well. The package also includes a TruGrip lens clip, a rechargeable GlowClip LED light, a quick-release lanyard, a charging cable, and a cleaning cloth.
Xenvo’s Clarus 15X macro lens will offer plenty of zoom for those up-close photos. Xenvo says for the best possible photos with the macro lens you’ll want to put your subject about 1/2 an inch away.
Meanwhile, there is also the TruView 0.45X wide angle lens, which Xenvo says means you can capture 45% more of your picture with each photo. The company says it won’t lead to any vignetting, or dark corners, as other wide angle external lenses can lead to. The lens is manufactured from aircraft-grade aluminum, and it has premium optical glass as well.
The Xenvo macro lens and wide angle lens are available now from Amazon.
Do you have any macro lens you’d like to add to this list? Feel free to share in the comments down below.