This lens isn't suitable for the Galaxy S25 Ultra as it blocks the auto focus sensor. Manual focus is very difficult even on a tripod and the images are very soft with strong chromatic aberration. Read more

The optics in this are the best I have ever encountered in an add-on lens. It has a very large primary lens for exceptional light gathering ability even in low light. It includes an effective anti-glare coating and comes with a very nice dust cap and carry case. Unfortunately the lens is very large and I have not been able to find an effective way to mount it. The clip on mounts are just not up to the task. Read more

I don't normally writer reviews, but I'd been waiting for Neewer to make a lens like this since January of this year (2024) when I purchased their 60mm telephoto lens and was blown away. It gave me beautiful shallow depth of field, but I wanted more. And when I saw this product was available I immediately purchased the last one in stock and I'm so happy I did. I've attached a semi-graded screenshot of a scene I filmed for a client last week. Look at the beautiful separation of the subject from the nearby background! It's a dream. I was giddy on set the whole day! I got a VND to filter out the excess light, and overall this lens and its cage (which I had already purchased) have absolutely changed the game for me. I have creator friends who constantly ask me about my setup because their cinema cameras are so heavy and need to be rigged out. But with an iPhone 15 Pro Max, you already have a big screen and don't need to buy an external monitor, not to mention you can screenmirror to a laptop (with a lag, but oh well) and you can be super light on your feet and film literally anywhere without being disruptive! THANKS NEEWER! Read more

This blue ring upgraded version 2 of the Neewer 60mm LS41-PRO is much better than the original. The 60mm along with the 18mm (LS42-PRO). They are both the sharpest lenses on the whole Set of this new "blue Ring" PRO line. On the iPhone 15 Pro MAx, they focus quickly and the image does not lose any quality on these two lenses. Also they are both nice and small. No counterweight needed on a gumbal. The 85mm (LS59) is bigger than most 50mm lenses for DSLRs. it weights as much as two iPhones. It works well from about 2 metres away when the light is good, contrasty and plentyful. Not for cloudy days. The image is good in the middle, however its considerably more soft than the 60mm. I believe that its a "moody" lens with a very nice and smooth bokeh, and thats its strength. Don't bother using the lens clip with this lens, you are gonna need one of the Neewer metal phone cases or a cage, they both work well. Even the Neewer Faux leather case made fopr these lenses struggles to keep alignment with the 85mm due to its weight. Its a nice portrait lens where its flaws give its character. I also bought the 7x Zoom lens (LS36PRO) with the blue ring and its much better then the original tele which was very hard to use. This lens works well in sunny days and thats about it, sunny days only. There is a manual focus that you need to use to put the lens in focus range, near or far, the autofocus will take care of the rest. The closer the the subject is more you will need adjust the focusing ring. Anything beyond 20 metres the autofocus will adjust automatically. These lenses offer great value for what they offer, I have tried SHIFTCAM and Moment LEnses and the image quality is about the same, however NEEWER offers these lenses at a much lower price. Read more

Bought it for iPhone 16 Pro Max for fun to see if it could improve background separation. TLDR: not noticeably. Pros: - well built (all-metal casing). - smart protective carry case. - 1x camera did actually still function. Cons: - absolutely massive. - very heavy (heavier than the phone in a case). - auto-focus hunting issues. - long minimum focus distance. - fiddly to attach. - difficult to handle once attached because of the weight. - you'll need to rig out your phone in a cage and handles to make handling more stable, or lock it off on a tripod. - only works on 1x camera (not macro, 2x, or 5x). - camera switching functions no longer work. - worse stabilisation than native 5x zoom lens. Conclusion: By the time you have all the kit to make it useful - cage kit with handles, lens, filters - you're almost at the price of a second-hand Sony APS-C camera (and you'll still be able to use your phone normally). Read more