Sandmarc Launches 96mm Telephoto Lens for iPhone with up to 32x Optical Zoom
Sandmarc has introduced a new 96mm telephoto add-on lens for iPhone, offering optical-quality performance for focal lengths previously limited to digital zoom. The lens provides up to 32x total reach on iPhone 17 Pro models when paired with the 4x telephoto and 8x optical-quality sensor crop; on iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro, it achieves 20x zoom. It features multi-element, multi-coated glass and requires a special Sandmarc case (starting at $50) and the free Sandmarc Camera app with manual controls and RAW shooting. Priced at $345, it is available now and supports optional polarizer and ND filters. The 96mm joins Sandmarc's existing 48mm and 72mm lenses, priced at $245 and $295.
Key facts
- Sandmarc announced a new 96mm telephoto lens for iPhone.
- The lens offers optical-quality performance at focal lengths typically handled by digital zoom.
- It provides up to 32x total reach on iPhone 17 Pro models with 4x telephoto and 8x optical-quality sensor crop.
- On iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro, the lens offers 20x zoom.
- The lens uses multi-element, multi-coated glass.
- Users must purchase a special Sandmarc case starting at $50.
- The free Sandmarc Camera app is required, featuring manual controls, lens panel, and RAW shooting.
- The Telephoto 96mm Lens is available now for $345, joining existing 48mm ($245) and 72mm ($295) lenses.
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- Sandmarc