Test and review: photo lenses for smartphone

When traveling we often want to bring back nice pictures but without necessarily having to carry 40 bags. It is true that a reflex camera for example allows to take very beautiful photos and also offers a vast choice of lenses. But these are rarely cheap and the camera requires a certain investment. We have to admit that taking pictures on your phone is very convenient to publish them quickly on instagram for example !

So if you like or want to travel light while having the possibility to take nice pictures with your phone, don’t look any further we have the solution: the lenses for Smartphone. We have tested them these last weeks and we give you our opinion on these new toys.

With these lenses you have the opportunity to make the most of the photo on smartphone. In addition, the best lenses are compatible with all brands of smartphones. No need for an adapter or anything else thanks to the universal fixing system. Even with a shell (not very large), the lenses work properly.

Here is a small overview of some of the lenses and packages offered by Pixter with examples of photos taken with some of the lenses of the Starter and Pro range.

Examples of photos with smartphone lenses

We show you the result of some shots taken with Pixter lenses !

Smartphone Fish Eye lens Wide angle smartphone lens

As mentioned above, Pixter also offers a Pro range of its lenses. Here are some photos taken during a trip to California.

No need for a selfie pole with the wide angle lens

Inception effect” with the trees of Sequoia National Park

photo taken with the Macro lens

photo taken with the Macro lens

photo taken with the Macro lens

The proof that the earth is round with the fish eye lens

photo taken with the Macro lens

The wide angle lens:

Frustrated not to have the whole landscape on your picture? With the wide angle lens your shots will never be the same again with a considerably larger field of view.

The Fisheye lens:

A nice 180° effect on the pictures with this lens ! More fun, original photos and selfies of another dimension are waiting for you.

The Ultra macro lens:
If we had to make only one negative criticism on the Pixter lenses, it would be on the Ultra Macro. Indeed it is not necessarily easy to use, it is necessary to stick the lens on the object to take a picture in order to have the expected result. Nevertheless, the rendering is really very interesting.

The different manufacturers offer packs containing several lenses and some useful accessories to take care of them !

Using the tripod and the wide angle smartphone lens

Tripods for Smartphone

Pixter also offers two models of tripods: one rigid and one flexible ! The rigid tripod is quite classic. It adapts easily and allows you to have fixed and well-framed shots quickly. It comes with a bluetooth control for even more flexibility in taking pictures.

Between the two, my favorite is the flexible tripod. It is very versatile and really powerful, even for video. More and more smartphones have an automatic stabilization mode that is more and more satisfactory.

Coupled with this tripod (to be used as a wrist), they allow to make beautiful movements and traveling without shaking and without stabilizer. I confess that I was bluffed !

In conclusion, we can say that these lenses, despite very slight defects, are quality products for amateurs and professionals ! We can only encourage you to test. Do not hesitate to send us your comments if you are tempted 😉