I never knew these existed. Did you? But I read about them last month on A Beautiful Mess here. They compared different photo lenses for phone cameras. Some of the ones they showed were expensive. I knew as much as they intrigued me, I probably would not be indulging in them. But they also showed a pack of lenses for sale at Amazon for less than $10. They are the VicTsing 3in1 Lens
Spoiler: I was right! So, so right!
Duh! ; )
This is what the three lenses (that really does not sound like a word. Does it?) look like. There is the fish-eye lens and the macro/wide view lens. The macro and wide view lens screw together. To use the wide view, you keep them together. To use the macro (super close-up), you unscrew them and attach only that one.
This is what a lens looks like attached to my phone (I have an iPhone 5).
This one is my favorite. I think. I really love them all. It is the fisheye lens. It makes everything look distorted. I think it is so cool! This is sweet Ollie using the fisheye lens.
This is a selfie. I am on my knees (in case you were wonderin’). Probably beggin’ for clothes.
Or a cookie.
A flower in our backyard.
This is a picture of our backyard without the wide angle lens.
This is the same spot with the wide angle lens. You can definitely tell the difference.
And here is the macro lens. A flower petal in our house.
My eyeball.
Because why wouldn’t I?
An in-depth look at a pompom.
Here it is without the macro lens attached. It is a definite difference.
It’s the little things: getting more uses from something you all ready own!
I hardly ever use my camera on my phone. But now with these easy lenses, I can take fun pictures anywhere I am. These lenses will fit easily into any purse I own. I am thrilled with this cheap little indulgence. I am going to buy a pack for my daughter, too. They are a cool little gift.
Have you heard of these? Have you tried them? Do you use your phone’s camera?
* I was not paid for this post. I purchased the lenses myself, because I really wanted to try them. However, the link provided is an affiliate link. Purchasing through that link will provide a small commission for this blog. I will never write a post about something I have not purchased myself or that I would purchase for myself. As in anything I review, your experience may vary. I am not a professional photographer and I tried to use the lenses to the best of my ability. And my ability… it ain’t much. ; ).
I hadn’t heard of these before. That is wild how they attach to your phone.
I loved it…begging for clothes or cookies! LOL ; )
bisous
Suzanne
Thank you Suzanne! I had not either and I was so excited about these. I guess I truly am a gadget girl! : )
Have a wonderful weekend! Knock on wood I get to sleep in!!!
Jenni
The selfie pic is very ‘Alice in Wonderland’ – ish. Cool.
When I read this, I swooned! So awesome! Thank you for that! : )
Have a “wonder”ful weekend! : )
Jenni
I use my phone camera when I’m doing store reviews, but otherwise I use a Canon SLR with a tripod. Fortunately, not long after I met my husband, I seduced him away from Nikon and he has a Canon SLR too. Makes it easier for me to justify nice lenses (I bought him a fisheye lens for Christmas last year). Those iPhone lenses look like fun! And the price can’t be beat!
I rarely use my iPhone either, but that is because I am terrible at charging it. We have had a Nikon for four years. We thought about a Canon, but decided on Nikon because they had the best deal at the time. I have been happy with it. However, in the next two years I am sure we will need to get it repaired (the shutter is slow and sticks) or upgrade. I would love to know what you love about your Canon sometime. I am not technology savvy, so I need all of the help I can get! : )
Have a lovely weekend!
Jenni
Love the fish eye of Ollie. What a sweet baby.
Thank you! Oh! I have gotten the best up close facial pics this week! I cannot wait to share them! I have realized I can take better pictures of him when I set the camera flat on the ground next to his face. My hands are too unstable otherwise.
Have a super Saturday! And weekend!
Jenni
No! I had not heard of these! I did not know it was even possible. This is amazing! I have been using the HelloCamera App to artify my pics – I have an upcoming blogpost about it – but had no idea you could buy lenses for the iphone. Thank you so much for this info. Btw, I got the Waterlogue app after reading your post and I love that one too. Ah – the possibilities. I am overwhelmed with all of the stuff going on. And I still need to learn how to edit video on imovie.
xo,cynthia
Thank you Cynthia! I just used Waterlogue and the Beautiful Mess App for my picture going up tomorrow. I love learning new things. As long as they are EASY. I cannot handle complicated. I am thinking of adding a video to my blog once a month and so I need to learn that video thing with you! Why does it have to be so hard?
Have an easy restful weekend!
Jenni
I have the Ollioclip. It’s really fun to use. My favorite is the Macro lens. Using it along with a fun photo app like Afterlight makes for some pretty cool photos.
I had to look up Ollioclip, because I had not heard of it before! You are so tech savvy! It looks so cool! Maybe one day I will try that one, too! I really like Afterlight. I often forget about it. Thank you for the reminder! And thank you for commenting! I hope you have been well! I keep meaning to comment on your blog after I read your beautiful entries in my email.. And I have been bad! I absolutely love your art journal you are doing! I am so jealous! And, your husband can draw, too!!
Have a terrific weekend!
Jenni
GREAT information! I need good photos for my business, and it’s cumbersome to lug around my big, heavy Nikon slr. My new Samsung phone takes great pics, but I need wide angle “before & after” shots. I think you just saved me a lot of anguish. THANK YOU!-!-!
You should borrow mine before you buy them to make sure you like them! I have extra sticky things for your camera! Let me know if that is something you would want to do! I am totally cool with lending them out! : ).
I was just thinking about you today. So glad to be your friend!
Jenni
OMG! These look like so much fun – and seem adorable! I will try them on one day! Too cute!
Thank you Deniz! They are so much fun! I want to get a cute little pouch to carry them in my purse. I love how easy they were to use!
Have a marvelous week!
Jenni
Wow, I didn’t know those existed either! The camera is why I was why I got my iPhone! Bc I’m a picture taker & now I’ve always got a small, really good camera with me! I had an old, non smart phone befor w/ a crap camera. John & the kiddos bought me the iPhone 4S for Mother’s Day in 2012 bc it had just come out & was at the time the best camera on a cell phone! I still think it’s awesome & takes amazing pics! I’m so glad to have it!!! I take so many pics with it all the time & also make a point to when we’re on a trip, so I have them still on my phone to look at & dream about & show off! 🙂
Love your backyard & your pool! It’s so pretty, I love the tile!
Rebecca
Thank you Rebecca! I just got an iPhone last year and it was amazing the difference. It had been five years since I had upgraded and I loved having a camera. I love that there are devices out there for it, too.
Thank you for the compliment, too. My husband picked out that tile. I love it! : )
Have a great week!
Jenni