Are Cheap Smartphone Lens kits worth it? I do the TEST, you Decide!

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Are Cheap Smartphone Lens kits worth it? I do the TEST, you Decide!

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Jungle Explorer

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@thejungleexplorer 5 жыл бұрын

🙏If you found this video helpful, please consider sending a couple bucks my way to say thank you by hitting the THANKS button under the video 💲❤. You can't imagine how much I would appreciate it. 🥰

@joyedyvean5631 4 жыл бұрын

I have one too jungle explore

@Tairqthephotoman2024 Жыл бұрын

How do you took the big tela scoop off

@ChelseaCaban 3 жыл бұрын

I think you pronounced that perfect 👌🏽 lol 😂🤣 0:19

@denaerodriguez6022 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao my favorite part 🤣 I replayed it

@torzellsyoutubechannel6885 3 жыл бұрын

Lol he nailed it 😂

@paulkamau6843 2 жыл бұрын

@@denaerodriguez6022 now you made me replay it too 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤙

@a_diamond 2 жыл бұрын

He sure did xD

@a_diamond 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulkamau6843 yeah I joined you guys replaying it lmao At least I like the video ;)

@hmax1591 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. Seen 5 videos already and your video is the one that makes the most sense. Very simple and to the point. Thanks

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Thanks for showing how this thing works. We film live action (Flying RC) and it's tough to get good digital zoom to not make the 4K video look GOOD, but DSLR is not the way we want to film, unfortunately.

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting BrianPhillipsRC! I am so glad the video was helpful.

@toml.8210 3 жыл бұрын

I had a set like that, and I lost the macro lens! the macro lens is so small you can easily drop it, so I'd rather have a clip for each (macro, =fisheye, and telephoto) and glue the lens to the clip, then label the clip, unless you can get them in colours. BTW, it's a good idea to screw the wide-a gle lens into the macro lens, to get a good field-of-view in macro mode. The telephoto lenses like the object to be at lest 4 feet away.

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting Tom L.! I am so glad the video was helpful.

@brettas39 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. It was really good. I got this kit for three dollars on Facebook marketplace. So it was a great buy for me. I cannot figure out how to use the macro lens. I believe you unscrew it from the fish eyed lens or the wide angle lens.it’s part of those lenses. I did that and then I screwed that macro piece on the clip, but I got a blurry picture. Feel free to let me know if anybody else has any thoughts on this.

@photo_n_art 2 жыл бұрын

Pro tip: all the phone lenses are total garbage (optically), don't waste your money... Usually they best part of the set is the little case that they come with.

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@dindro5907 Жыл бұрын

Sure those staff are scam

@mostaffasalam Жыл бұрын

I agree with u but expensive lenses like the anamorphic cost 50 to 100$ deserve it. Dont buy expensive mobile zoom lenses they are garabage put more money and get to yourself an excellent used bridge point and shoot camera or a normal point & shoot camera also you may save more money...

@Hxcker471 Жыл бұрын

I paid $5 for a lens, so I would say that’s fair enough.

@youdontseeanoldmanhavinatw4904 Жыл бұрын

For an amateur, the more expensive clip-on lenses do a decent job on better phones

@rolgolding 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao I laughed a lot with the KZfaq profits part hahaha

@walterjohnson5602 Жыл бұрын

I think most people do not do UTube videos motivated by profit, but to share what they learn or to be able to point to a video so they don't have to repeat the lesson to each person they help. Some companies have UTube videos for brand advertising, product promotion, product support, parts sales, or technical support. I have considered doing one or two, but everything a person does take time, and I suspect I would need retakes.

@Itsmee_gen 3 ай бұрын

can i just say that the cheap blend or the blurry on the sides kinda make it little professional

@thejungleexplorer 3 ай бұрын

👍

@tomaslove9416 2 жыл бұрын

this is a very good in depth review. no fuzz just straight details. very nice thanks👍

@MaryD321 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for a very informative and methodical approach to testing this lens kit.

@josephfaraci7849 2 жыл бұрын

Blurred background shots a lot of professional photography spend thousands and thousands of dollars per lens with a steady a Aperture of 1.8 or less just to get that effect that the background is blurry and the main image is not what I'm trying to say is that is not a sign of a cheap lens- I might buy just for that reason. I don't always like a blurry background- but for sure and shot it is the best way and really makes the subject stand out and get rid of a lot of the noise in the background that you really don't need. I would say this is more of a plus for this lines then a negative

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad my review was helpful. Thank you for commenting.

@josendrado 2 жыл бұрын

u have a point but those warped edges are too noticeable

@ahlemaniche8093 4 жыл бұрын

Hello thank you for the video it’s super useful, did you try the unscrew the Macro Lens from the wife angle lens of the fisheye lens ?!!

@thejungleexplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have not tried unscrewing the macro ring.

@walterjohnson5602 Жыл бұрын

This was helpful, but you might look at the printed instructions that came with the set, because it is not too uncommon for one of the lenses on the box to actually be two of the lenses screwed together. I appreciate though testing cheap lens sets. The ones with actual glass lens may be the best for the purpose. It would be nice to have a set that includes an ND lens. On a cruise we took pictures of the Northern Lights. I like the tripod you used. You could include a link to it. You can earn commissions on sales that way and provide a service at the same time. What I dislike with comparable camera equipment is having to replace it when you buy a different camera. I have needed filters of 52 mm, 55 mm, and 58 mm, not counting accessory lenses. It reaches a point of diminishing returns when you are a senior citizen and have less time to look back at all the images. In practice now most of our photos and videos too are taken with a smartphone camera. Those vary in quality too. My wife has a new phone model that has much higher maximum resolution than the adequate one I use. You might also consider trying to get evaluation copies of what you review, so you are only out the cost of return shipping. A lot of manufacturers will do that in return for a product review, although the expensive products need to be bought or returned when done. Incidentally, I have paid almost as much as you did just to get a case of comparable quality for other uses. Some discounters have good products like the ReliOn brand meters are WalMart, but the ones I bought had terrible case quality. Anymore when I buy tools of any kind I try to pay close attention to find a quality case included. Cases help keep tools from getting misplaced or lost entirely. If you want to review a fun product, a small wind electric turbine is sold in China that is suspended by natural magnets and is designed to do things like produce electricity for leisure boats. You cannot beat the efficiency of a levitated wind turbine. I once entertained the idea of importing them for resale in the USA, but that is for younger people than I am to start.

@thejungleexplorer Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for all the great advice. That took a lot of effort, and I appreciate it very much. Thanks for the heads up on putting a link to the compact tripod. The tripod is the MeFoto Air; here is a link to a page about them #ad amzn.to/3rAebiA If you want a really good smartphone for video and pictures at a great price, I personally use the OnePlue 7T Pro. I use this smartphone for B-roll footage. You can pick them up for around $200 in very good condition. #ad ebay.us/QpgJbK I have never heard of those generators. I will look into them.

@papamrk1343 2 жыл бұрын

I think it would be best to shoot subjects in a true telephoto environement. I think you talking photos of situations where you really wouldnt use the lens. Should take it outside and shoot at different ranges.. ie, 50 ft, 100yds etc etc... Just mho.

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

It is hard to get reliable guaged results in a chaotic environment. A controlled environment provides results that can be guaged better.

@walterjohnson5602 Жыл бұрын

@@thejungleexplorer Nevertheless the point was well made, and the lighting conditions do matter. No indoor light is comparable in intensity to outdoor light even on an overcast day. Distance can be measured and controlled outdoors as easily as indoors or even done in a greenhouse. When I was a test researcher I did some literature research on the impact of lighting and contrast. Nevertheless I thought you did an excellent job of demonstrating what to look for, because price alone is not identical to quality.

@nickaxe771 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video.....very well explained.....

@thejungleexplorer 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting @nickaxe771. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed the video.

@chaymixchannel2485 5 жыл бұрын

I like that, I like to by the camera lens, so that i can try, to picture even ive been too far. Nice try.

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting Chay Mix Channel! I am so glad the video was helpful.

@iw6544 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for this video. I needed a comparison like this.

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting i w. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed the video.

@JKTravelsShow 2 жыл бұрын

Seems usable for just some fun, artistic photos you'll post on social networks but not for any professional use. Great review!

@a_diamond 2 жыл бұрын

KZfaqr: "Mentions the case is really nice and if nothing else it will be useful for something." Me: *clicks Subscribe." (I also tend to evict cheap materials that come in nice containers, and keep the case for something better than said cheap materials.. lol)

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@digitalguy26ks Ай бұрын

I like your content so much ❤❤❤❤❤

@thejungleexplorer Ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoy it

@chrysakoukouletsou730 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased a telephoto lens for my S10plus but it doesn't fit well on the camera. I mean when I shoot part of the clip is shown in the photo.

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

It is very hard to get it aligned right. It may not be compatible with the S10.

@chrysakoukouletsou730 2 жыл бұрын

@@thejungleexplorer it says universal, but i thought so. For S4 i had purchased one that there was a back cover for the phone, i removed the phone cover and the lens was twisted on the special reception.

@bramsrockhopper3377 4 жыл бұрын

I only came for the macro! 🙄

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting Brams Rockhopper!

@Kiowan918 Жыл бұрын

Testing a telephoto lens in a 15ft room, really useful, holy moses.

@thejungleexplorer Жыл бұрын

Testing cameras in controlled conditions is standard practice. If they do not perform well in limited controlled conditions, you can bet they will do no better in any other condition.

@Titan999 5 жыл бұрын

Can you use these with an iPhone XR and a case

@thejungleexplorer 5 жыл бұрын

These cannot be used with any kind of case. They must be attached to the base phone.

@J.T323 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the review,this helped me a lot...

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Glad it helped

@marlonsampson4901 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering what you using to actually shoot this video?

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

I shoot almost all my videos with a Sony Alpha A6500 Mirrorless camera. I include a list of equipment used in each video in the description.

@BIGMOHTV Жыл бұрын

Hey jungle,I wanted to ask Can I use The lens in video taking

@thejungleexplorer Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can use it for video.

@BIGMOHTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and maybe you know something about microphones. Kindly check my videos and tell me why the pitch is so high making the sound irritating

@aaleemfarhan Жыл бұрын

You're using the lense with an old Samsung phone so how do you expect it to work

@thejungleexplorer Жыл бұрын

Huh? Did you notice when this video was posted? It is almost four years old. The Samsung S6 Galaxy was a only a few years old when this video was made and only two generations behind the then flagship which was the S8. It was and still is a great camera it has no bearing on the quality of this lens.

@artemis3831 6 ай бұрын

you shouldve actually tested it before making the video.. this video is way too long. It could be straighter to the point.

@thejungleexplorer 6 ай бұрын

This video was created way before the TikTok generation, back when people did not expect thing to be delivered in 30 seconds or less. Listen, I am not saying you are wrong. Of course the video could be better. There is ALWAYS room for improvement. There will never be a point in time where something could not have been done better. So, what is the purpose of saying that a video that is almost five years old, that was made by a non-professional regular person, "Could be straighter to the point"? This is KZfaq, not a Hollywood production. Just regular people making videos for no money that you are watching for FREE. Please try to keep that in mind.

@artemis3831 6 ай бұрын

@@thejungleexplorer I don't use TikTok, I never used Vine, I'm not a fan of shorts. So. Say you prep, execute the video, and end up with 5-10mins less.. what does that do? does it affect ad revenu? is there any? I thought youtube treated its creators like ass and didn't bother pretending to pay them anymore. But really, I'm sorry, I have a point to make but I don't need to be an asshole about it..

@thejungleexplorer 6 ай бұрын

@s3831 You seem to have this idea that "KZfaq Creators" get paid by KZfaq for making videos. KZfaq does not pay creators anything; they never have. Not one cent. The only way for creators to make money is from Google ads or from private sponsorships. KZfaq does not pay creators. FYI, 95% of KZfaq creators never make a dime for all their hard work, and of the 5% that do, less than 1% make enough to support themselves full-time. Most are just doing the work for free or for so little compensation that it is not even worth the time and effort. Just thought you should know this. If you would, take a look at my KZfaq profile and see just when I started with KZfaq, you will see that I started KZfaq in 2007. In truth I have been with KZfaq since 2005, when it was first created, but originally Google did not own it. Google acquired KZfaq in 2006, and I tied my KZfaq account to Google (both had the same email address) in 2007, so it shows 2007. My point here is that I am an Original KZfaqr, from back when it was not dominated by a bunch of professionals. Back when it was just real people being real, no scripts and no planning; just real, genuine, honest people making videos. Back when people did not expect regular people to try to act like a Hollywood studio. Back when viewers actually appreciated honest unprofessionalism, because they felt it was genuine and authentic, not polished professional actors. Do you remember when the Thrifty Nickle started? Most of the classified ads were actually personal, from normal people just trying to sell something. Slowly but surely (as they always do), the professionals infected it to the point that you had to dig deep to find a normal person selling something. It was the same thing with eBay. When eBay first started, it was just regular people trying to sell stuff they did not want. Then, the professionals infected the system and took it over. Now, it is almost impossible to find an average, regular, everyday person selling something on eBay because the professionals have taken that platform over. KZfaq was started for the same reason; for regular people to make videos and post them online. I take great pride in the fact that I try to keep it real and unpolished. There are a lot of people that still want that. I am assuming that it is not something you value very much. That's okay. There are plenty of professional KZfaq channels that produce very polished content for you to subscribe to. This is why people who make the comments like you did are confusing to me. There are millions of channels for you to choose from. Why not just find one that is more to your liking? What is the purpose of criticizing a regular guy who got paid nothing to make a video that helped you? I just don't understand the mentality here. Do you think that I can go back in time and redo an almost five-year-old video? Do you think that I can somehow edit the video to be more to your liking, or would you be so bold to demand that I do that for you, considering you are paying nothing and I got paid nothing? Or is your purpose to just be critical because I did not do things to your personal taste? I mean, what is the purpose of your original comment? You said you had a purpose, so what is it? I really want to hear what it is so I can understand.

@xfunny5614 3 жыл бұрын

Hello sir please tell me this how use tiktok videos and how x zoom this can i use 8x zoom make video reply

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting Xfunny! I am sorry, I do not know how to answer this question.

@Eric-ez2tk 2 жыл бұрын

Let's make the KNGUVTH a global brand!

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@ideyfeeljuru Жыл бұрын

Pls can I use a macro lense to stream live on Facebook or other social media network

@thejungleexplorer Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@giuseppedambrosio2554 3 жыл бұрын

Is the distortion of the wide angle fault of this cheap lens or it's the same on expensive ones too?

@thejungleexplorer 3 жыл бұрын

It is really hard to answer this question. There are literally tens of thousands of types, models, focal length,s and brands of lenses in the world. Each one has it's own unique characteristics. Expensive lens are better at handling distortion, but others are designed on purpose to give this distortion, for certain kinds of photography.

@walterjohnson5602 Жыл бұрын

I suspect a lot has to do with the quality of the material the lens is made out of. Once upon a time, all such things were made of high quality glass, but now many are plastic and there are many kinds of plastic with different performance characteristics. If you need decades of durability though glass is the only way to go. All polymers self breakdown over time. The original Tupperware stored in ideal conditions at the Smithsonian Institute started crumbling years ago. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has an annual fashion show, and many modern items are made out of polymers like polyester and they outgas besides breaking down as they age. A 30 year modern item of clothing, even though sealed in argon gas between displays, holds up for literally centuries less than natural fibers.

@okimurafranck7672 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the info

@thejungleexplorer Жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Glad it helped.

@kingcanabis9515 3 жыл бұрын

I got one pff Amazon its not same brand but are they acaually worth it or did i waste my 35$

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

It would be the same as this one

@Aprilinvancouver 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the review

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Glad it helped

@Shawn666Hellion 4 жыл бұрын

Will this work with a galaxy s10plus?

@thejungleexplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Since it is a clip-on, it will work with practically any smartphone. I do not own the S10plus, but I see no reason why it would not work with it.

@PeterSchneemann 4 жыл бұрын

Can you zoom in to a different degree by rotating?

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

No.

@OwenPrescott 3 жыл бұрын

6:28 did you "Vinagetting" on purpose lol

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@PaulA-zp7hn 2 жыл бұрын

"kungufethe" 🤣 Good effort!

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@Enemiesexposed Жыл бұрын

My kit is terrible! I cant get it to work right.

@thejungleexplorer Жыл бұрын

Yeah. They pretty much are.

@hannahyisrael4444 4 жыл бұрын

The sound of the rain

@thejungleexplorer 4 жыл бұрын

??? 🤔

@SEkSkapela 4 жыл бұрын

@@thejungleexplorer i smell some ASMR here

@thejungleexplorer 4 жыл бұрын

@SE ks I have no clue what you are talking about. I even had to look up what ASMR meant. All I have to say is; if you think my voice is soothing and euphoric, I think you might need to seek professional help. LOL! I have never in my life been accused of having a soothing voice. ROFL!

@thejungleexplorer 4 жыл бұрын

@@SEkSkapela The sound you are hearing that sounds like rain is caused by the microphone picking up the sound of the AC vet that was overhead. Also, the AGC (auto gain control) on the mic was not set right and it was boosting the sensitivity of the mic way to high for the setting I was in.

@SEkSkapela 4 жыл бұрын

@@thejungleexplorer nono sir, i didn't mean to insult you anyhow, but the mic taking so much quality noise is fine, just depends if you care about the rain or not, i'm pretty sure we are not :)

@EyoSpeed 2 жыл бұрын

Is this best for low quality camara phones ???

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

It can be attached to most phones.

@EyoSpeed 2 жыл бұрын

@@thejungleexplorer Tnx ❤️❤️❤️

@mylovesongs2429 2 жыл бұрын

I wanna visit Massacre Rim Dark Sky Sanctuary in Northern Nevada soon. Will this cheap lens kit be ideal for such views of billions of stars and other celestial objects?

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

I do not believe it would be.

@mylovesongs2429 2 жыл бұрын

@@thejungleexplorer thanks! I found one that might do the trick. It is about $92 on ebay. It is a lens called Surui.

@huntercraft1817 3 жыл бұрын

Does this product work if you have a phone case on?

@thejungleexplorer 3 жыл бұрын

It depends on the case. If the case is thin, then it may work. If it is thick, I doubt it will work.

@graceboss9089 4 жыл бұрын

Do I have to use some application for example, moment app to use those lenses?.... I am beginner and this is my hobby so I watched it so many videos and nobody is so precise like you are

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting Graceboss! I am so glad the video was helpful.

@badassdahn654 Жыл бұрын

How does this work with videoing

@thejungleexplorer Жыл бұрын

The same as does for pictures.

@Dubstantials 3 жыл бұрын

+20 points for pronunciation

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting Jumo_0! I am so glad the video was helpful.

@hellseeker5012 3 жыл бұрын

So 4k pics are impossible whit this one?

@thejungleexplorer 3 жыл бұрын

4K is just a reflection of the dimensions of a photo. It has no bearing on the quality. You can take photos with this using the 4K setting, but it will not improve the quality of the photo.

@hellseeker5012 3 жыл бұрын

@@thejungleexplorer so the quality will be the same ?

@thejungleexplorer 3 жыл бұрын

@@hellseeker5012 Yes, because the sensor can only record what comes through the glass.

@hellseeker5012 3 жыл бұрын

@@thejungleexplorer cool ty man :)

@monosodiumglutemate8216 2 жыл бұрын

Do you get bokeh if you zoom at a subject?

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

If you could call it that.

@imtheboss8414 2 жыл бұрын

Can i put it on my 12ProMax?

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

It can clip onto just about any phone. Thank you for commenting.

@digitalguy26ks Ай бұрын

How much in $$ ?

@thejungleexplorer Ай бұрын

#AD. amzn.to/4eZQ8km

@richymoutondo9042 4 жыл бұрын

is that an s6 active?

@thejungleexplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@joyedyvean5631 4 жыл бұрын

I have one too

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting Joy Edyvean!

@glytch3 5 жыл бұрын

How much does it cost

@thejungleexplorer 5 жыл бұрын

25.99 with this link: amzn.to/2HrTmyY

@a_diamond 2 жыл бұрын

Lens cap lens cap lens cap lens ca.. ah there ya go..

@thejungleexplorer 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@svilenp 10 ай бұрын

👍

@handheldhavoc6635 3 жыл бұрын

I remember trying to buy lenses for my phone off Amazon and they were TRASH 😅

@no-scopes 3 жыл бұрын

I was just about to buy a lens on Amazon when I saw your comment 😂 thank you

@handheldhavoc6635 3 жыл бұрын

@@no-scopes oh you're very welcome. Just found another cheap ish lens kit that I took a chance on, maybe if you can find it and try it out too. They're called Premtess(?) I'll have a video up using the lenses shortly just check the description! 😁

@no-scopes 3 жыл бұрын

@@handheldhavoc6635 ok I subscribed 😄

@handheldhavoc6635 3 жыл бұрын

@@no-scopes oh hey thank you! You didn't have to but ill be sure to post a video that might help you soon!

@no-scopes 3 жыл бұрын

@@handheldhavoc6635 thanks