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Fisheye Lens
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Bo Lorentzen
Amazon Verified Purchase
Century Optics is behind the iPro Lens system.. and this is where it is getting interesting, unlike the regular run of the mill iphone add-on lenses, Century optics make add-on lenses for broad-cast camers.. this is the folks who provide fisheye views to movie-makers... in other words, somebody with a lot of lens-making experience is taking your iPhone serious. and why should they not.. the iPhone 4 and 4s are both great personal video cameras, the 4s have a stabilized camera image even.
There are two lenses in this kit.
a fisheye lens for really wide shots with barrel distortion.
a wideangle - which fairly closely emulate a 35mm fov
Both lenses are the best optical lenses I have ever tried on my phone. nothing more to say about the lens quality.
So are these worth it..?
the simple answer is a unqualified YES. There is no better add-on lens available for the iPhone.
The longer answer is about the same.
The lenses feature a bayonet mount which permit a quick change between the fisheye and regular wide lens. the bayonet mount the lens far firmer than the typical magnet ring systems.
Love the rock-solid storage cylinder for the lenses. the lenses mount into a bayonet in the storage handle and is secure from scratches when stored.
Only thing Im not entirely keen on is the iPhone case.. two things: first its a pain to get on and off the phone.. and second, I have a steadycam-smootee for the iPhone and to use with this case I had to cut the case in two.. now the case slide in from the top of the phone and still stay firmly in place and I can mount the smootee for stable moving shots.
* OK one more nick on the case.. seriously why not put a 1/4 20 tread for a tripod straight on the case instead of a mini thread with a screw in adapter for the tripod.? just saying.
As for the case being hard to install and remove, for a lot of people who intend to leave it on the phone, it's no big deal. *note you can install the handle and use it to pry the side of the case open then push the phone out through the hole in the backside of the case.
* I do have the Olloclip for the iPhone also, and while it is a great thing and smaller overall, the quality of the glass and optics is simply not the same as the iPro.
*ironically one reviewer, comparing the olloclip and the iPro complained about the shadows in a iPro shot was too dark.. that is a result of great glass, add on lenses with less contrast have more scattered light and therefore less contrast.
Ultimately - the verdict is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED..!
There are two lenses in this kit.
a fisheye lens for really wide shots with barrel distortion.
a wideangle - which fairly closely emulate a 35mm fov
Both lenses are the best optical lenses I have ever tried on my phone. nothing more to say about the lens quality.
So are these worth it..?
the simple answer is a unqualified YES. There is no better add-on lens available for the iPhone.
The longer answer is about the same.
The lenses feature a bayonet mount which permit a quick change between the fisheye and regular wide lens. the bayonet mount the lens far firmer than the typical magnet ring systems.
Love the rock-solid storage cylinder for the lenses. the lenses mount into a bayonet in the storage handle and is secure from scratches when stored.
Only thing Im not entirely keen on is the iPhone case.. two things: first its a pain to get on and off the phone.. and second, I have a steadycam-smootee for the iPhone and to use with this case I had to cut the case in two.. now the case slide in from the top of the phone and still stay firmly in place and I can mount the smootee for stable moving shots.
* OK one more nick on the case.. seriously why not put a 1/4 20 tread for a tripod straight on the case instead of a mini thread with a screw in adapter for the tripod.? just saying.
As for the case being hard to install and remove, for a lot of people who intend to leave it on the phone, it's no big deal. *note you can install the handle and use it to pry the side of the case open then push the phone out through the hole in the backside of the case.
* I do have the Olloclip for the iPhone also, and while it is a great thing and smaller overall, the quality of the glass and optics is simply not the same as the iPro.
*ironically one reviewer, comparing the olloclip and the iPro complained about the shadows in a iPro shot was too dark.. that is a result of great glass, add on lenses with less contrast have more scattered light and therefore less contrast.
Ultimately - the verdict is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED..!
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
The Lens package is a great way to take more pictures with your Iphone especially for traveling. I was told more lens may be out soon so maybe they will include a zoom type. The Fish Eye is a fun lens with creative and fun photos but sometimes leaves a funny shadow on some of my pictures and not sure if it should be there. I have to crop the ring out. I have not had a chance to test wide angle but should be perfect for traveling and scenary. I use an Outter Box for full protection with my phone so wish this system was more like that . The black plastic one included is sort of cheap and you have to use that one. It is annoying to have to change covers if I want to take a spur of the moment photo . No flash can be used with this which is another reason I gave it a 4
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Lens Guy
Amazon Verified Purchase
The optics are very good and the lens holder they give is handy. As a practical matter, I do find it a PITA putting lenses on/off the phone. I look forward to better zoom lenses on phones moving ahead.
However, taking the case on/off is a chore. It scrapes against the buttons and I really fear it is going to break them.
Also, I had a pristine 4Gs back and this case allows so much crap to get in that my back now looks like I rubbed it with sandpaper.
I think I prefer a lens that clipps onto phone and does not rely on a case to mount it. especially if the case is clunky and damages phone.
However, taking the case on/off is a chore. It scrapes against the buttons and I really fear it is going to break them.
Also, I had a pristine 4Gs back and this case allows so much crap to get in that my back now looks like I rubbed it with sandpaper.
I think I prefer a lens that clipps onto phone and does not rely on a case to mount it. especially if the case is clunky and damages phone.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great gadget to own!
Easy to install and to use, great pictures. It lets you have fun and you get original pictures to share.
Published 4 months ago by Minerva Gauthier
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works great, but not quite enough.
I recieved this, along with the 2x telephoto option, as a Christmas gift. Since I got all of them at once, my review is on the total system, including all 3 lenses. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Susan Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars
iPro Lens System for iphone 4
I've really been pleased with this product. Makes the expensive cameras much less needed. The wide angle and telephoto lens work very well. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dennis Wilkerson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Performs as Promised
Am more than satisfied with the convenience of the lens system and the quality of the resulting photos. Looking forward to the eventual telephoto option.
Published 11 months ago by BOB PIETRYKOWSKI
4.0 out of 5 stars
Adds more artisitic ability to an already great "camera"
I've used this case+lens set to capture images that would otherwise have been impossible. The fisheye is really great for creative touch, and the wide angle is really handy for... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Xipper
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's like my iPhone transformed into a Cellular DSLR!
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Published 18 months ago by Daniel McElderry
5.0 out of 5 stars
iPro Lens System for iPhone 4/4S
The iPro Lens System is really cool. It comes with 2 high quality lenses, a wide angle and fisheye, that easily attach to a sturdy custom case, via a bayonet mount. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Joel Lipton
