You should get this lens only if you need his framing style and not just to get more zoom, this is not his purpose. this is great for filmmaking and portrait photography!
Damn this video is a bit misleading. First of all he’s using an older version of iPhone. I have the iPhone 12pro max & the tele lens. it’s mind blowing the images I get. The iPhone tele lens stacked with the moment tele lens is also really awesome when you master it. I love taking portraits with this lens. I don’t regret buying this lens. I don’t agree with this video title aswell.
Hey that’s great that you’re using it with an iPhone 12, and I’m glad you took the time to say it. However, with an iPhone XR without the telephoto capabilities of an iPhone 12 there just wasn’t the reach there. Im open to criticism especially because I haven’t reviewed it with an iPhone 12. Maybe you can share some photos of the iPhone 12 with the moment lens for comparison.
@@jsmoothsalsa yeah anybody who would like to see me use any moment lens on my iPhone 12pro max can make request to my Instagram page. I made it specifically for my iPhone photos. @deadintention so far I have three of their lenses. Telephoto, macro, gold flare anamorphic. I’m running a freefly movi as my gimbal. I have moment nd filter on the way. I purchased the moment cinebloom that I’ll also be trying out next month.
I would understand the title more if moment ripped you off or scammed you but it seems like this is more of a consumer’s problem than a manufacturer problem. Click bait is misleading ):
@@BasedJesuss Cool! I just followed you in Instagram. I got a Freefly also, I gave up my DJI Osmo 3 because it had such a hard time with my iphone xr, any moment lense, and filter with mount. I tried filming at a club once and I totally bombed the night because it went all crazy on me. You're going to love the Cinebloom, I want to spend a bit more time filming with it before I do a review.
@@BasedJesuss I see where you're coming from. It's a perspective I hadn't thought of until you brought it up. You're right! Click bait is misleading and I wouldn't want that to happen to me either. I'll spend some time thinking of better titles for my videos.
Disappointment due to unrealistic expectations. I am always pleased with add-on lenses because I never think of them as replacements for more capable cameras. The phone cameras are frustrating as main cameras, however, considering their limited abilities they do an amazing job. But they are never as good as a proper camera and its manual controls. Nor are they as rugged as proper action cameras. However, the best use of phone cameras is for those places that prohibit cameras. They rarely forbid phones. Thus I can get photographs and video at tourist places and sports events where I am not allowed to use a camera. The tele lens, in particular, helps get closer to the action, and the wide or fisheye get wider shots when too close to the action or in a cramped space. The only lens I find that is rarely needed is the macro lens. But from bull fighting in Mexico, to beautiful cathedrals with over-zealous security, I have often been glad that I have my Moment lenses with me.
Awesome Response! Very clear, very detailed, and a great perspective you've brought! I agree, the level of satisfaction to a product starts with your expectations going into the product. You bring up a very good point that it is not an actual replacement for a full frame or mirrorless camera, but in a pinch provides a bit more flexibility than your phone camera if that's all you have, or that's all you can carry. Just like it wouldn't make sense to carry a full frame every time, or a mirrorless, the moment lenses have their place depending on the moment, the situation, or the circumstances. I definitely enjoy using the anamorphic and wide angle lenses, because I do not own a anamorphic lens for my mirrorless, so it's nice to have for those special projects, and the wide angle is perfect, both work great for social media platforms such as Instagram where it's a pain sometimes to record on a mirrorless and then have to resize in post. I'm glad to hear you have some great use out of the tele lens, and for sharing a thoughtful response.
@@jsmoothsalsa The tele lens was especially useful in Mexico where they seem to be more zealous of not permitting cameras than most other democracies. But the silly thing is is that they don't blink an eye at a phone at all, but produce a tripod and they jump on you like a ton of bricks. And Mexico is the sort of place where it is truly frightening when some guy starts yelling at you in Spanish, gesturing wildly, and you have no idea what is going on until someone tells you he doesn't want you taking photographs. I suspect it might often be a ploy to get a bribe, but I never took the risk of finding out.
I take a lot of zoomed in photos so I can see things better as I am legally blind and it works better for me then the magnification so I am llooojg for a way to make my photos more clear and vibrant and easier to distinguish! Thank you for posting this video and if you have any other suggestions I’d be very happy to hear them since I am looking dor something that will help me!
Hi Heather! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, it helps me understand what kinds of needs people have! I will take your comment to heart and keep you in mind as I look into products out there that could work for someone like you. I used to be an optician for three years so I'm familiar with a few people who had vision challenges. I myself had visual challenges too (-7.75 or so in both eyes) but I was fortunate enough to be a candidate for LASIK. I will keep an eye out and keep you in mind! If I find something I'll definitely review it!
I’ve been searching for a review that would show the optical bokeh of an external lens. This is what I needed to see. One of the downsides of the iPhone portrait mode is that it has massive shutter lag so no going for event photography.
Hi Micah you can! But you have to buy Momen's lens filter mount (which goes over their lens) to be able to use an ND Filter. However, if you just want to use your personal phone's camera lens and have an ND filter on that, Moment does sell filter mounts for just their cases that would go over your standard phone lense. The best thing about these mounts is that they're a lot smaller and can fit in your pocket, which I have found that I myself carry more often. I typically don't carry my wide angle or anamoprhic Moment lenses because of their size, but I do carry a small ND filter lens and mount which helps a lot when filming in the bright sun.
I have a Pixel 3 XL. Moment stopped supporting their App Feb 2020. I'm still wondering what app to use to get the best use of my Moment Lenses. There doesn't seem to be a best
It is a bummer that the Moment app does not exist on android anymore. You can read about the story here: 9to5google.com/2020/02/29/moment-pro-camera-app-android-exclusive/ The good news is that there is a lot of development on Android in terms of photo and video, so there are alternatives. Here are the apps that I would recommend instead of the Moment app for photos: Filmic Firstlight - It is a pretty intuitive and feature-packed photo app, however, you will need to pay for it Hedgecam 2 - It can take photos as well as video.
This is the first time I've watched one of your video's and it was a very well thought out and informative video! I have a Pixel 3A and I have considered buying some Moment lenses but have held off because I have taken some great photos with the Pixel's regular lens. Best wishes Duane
Thank you for your kind words Duane! I have a friend who is part of the team that designs the Pixels and from what he's told me and sown me, I have to agree with you. With the direction of where cell phone cameras are going, they are mounting three or more lenses to their phones, and in every new phone they have not only the standard lens, but a wide and telephoto lens, which does negate the original purposes of the Moment attaching lenses. One can argue that it can enhance your photos by adding more "light" or more zoom to it, but I've seen my friend take photos with Pixel and they come out really good just from the Pixel's camera. Thank you again for posting your feedback! My hope is that people see that although the lenses are great, they are becoming more and more unnecessary with how amazing photo quality of phones like the Pixel.
@@jsmoothsalsa Thank you for your reply!! Not many TH-cam channels ever reply back so by replying that was a class act on your part!! I loved my Pixel 3A but recently switched to a LG V60 (which was a mistake) and some day I'll go back to Pixel. I still use my Pixel 3A for pictures & video. I figure for the price of Moment lenses, I could put that money towards a new Pixel phone (since leaks suggest the Pixel 6 with three lenses will sell over $1000). Best wishes Duane
Hmm..so two things. I think you meant description instead of descirption for the chapters lol 2nd, that moment tele lens that is the newest one is the 58mm not the 60mm which has lots of vignetting compared to the newer version of tele lens. Also, utilizing the moment app to get more out of your shots utilizing your aperture, shutter speed, etc. can also be helpful when taking photos with moment lens since you can select the actual lens to get a more accurate reading.
It's sturdy enough build where in my opinion, you probably could and have just the outside of it be scratched, however only if the lens cap were on. It's basically a metal casing with a glass lens mounted to it with no moving parts, withone end having smaller piece of glass for where it mounts with the moment phone case. Next of course is how far of a drop to concrete? A few feet sure I think it'll be okay. If by chance the telephoto lens falls without the lens cap, there's a chance that the lens will not be scratched. however if you drop the wide angle lens, there's a very good chance that will be scratched.
Hello sorry for the late response. It’s possible but the best way to know is to go to shopmoment.com and find the case for your phone. This would then tell you the lens series that is compatible. From there you can identify whether it fits this m series lens.
@@OHAYO_Apby3ep Save your money. Unless you have a Tele lens in your phone. You won't notice much of a difference & its pretty bulky and heavy, so its not as convenient/practical as you think it will be. I just purchased the iPhone 14 Pro and a Sandmarc tele lens and it's the best decision I ever made lol. Just sold my DSLR because I was so shocked from the results I got. Sandmarc is the only big company keeping up with iPhone lenses atm. Moment is focusing to much on other things and are getting passed by the competition. Hope this helps with your decision
I just received my 58mm and moment case for my 11 pro max. I already regret it. It has a ton of chromatic aberration. It also doesn’t work with the iPhone portrait app for selectable f-stop. The lens works but you can’t change your aperture in portrait mode. I’m going to try shooting portraits with it but I’m not confident in this gimmick. Buyer beware.
Oh man THANK YOU Carlo for responding. We needed a response from someone like you that could support the issues we saw also, and providing some more insight and details on why we're recommending to not rush out and by the lens.
That would depend on the distance you are to your subject! Buildings and such where you are up close would require a wider lens, and using the panoramic feature on your phone. You'll need that wide angle to get all of your subject into the frame. Depending on your phone, you may already have a wide angle lens on it so getting an additional lens such as the wide angle moment lens, could increase your coverage just a bit more. A zoom lens would make sense if you can't get close enough to your subject, but it would have to be a really good amount of zoom. One of the fun things with photography is getting creative with what you have already. I find that the zoom lens from Moment isn't enough zoom and isn't wide enough. Thus, if we want to just focus on the moment lenses, the wide angle is probably the best for vertical photography because you can get more into the shot, but if your phone has it already you may be likely be fine. Now if we move into mirrorless and full frame cameras, it would have to depend on how close you can get to your subject. Super zoom lenses for vertical photography are great for subjects you have no physical way of getting close to (say the golden gate bridge), but they are not the right choice when if you have a subject right up close and need everything in the shot behind it. That's where a wide angle lens would come in handy.
The Moment 58mm is better than the 60mm. I have the 58mm but find I prefer the Kase 65mm for close-ups of flowers. Add-on lenses are fun to try and produce interesting shots, but newer phones have all you need.
Hey I appreciate the criticism, but I did review it with an iPhone XR. And this was a one year long review and I did specify that it’s an opinion that it’s not worth purchasing. Also it’s just one of many lenses that moment offers. I own nd filters, diffusion filters, and other moment mounts which have all been fantastic products. I just don’t see this Telephoto lens being that useful. And this was after a year of using it! I like to think my review was honest but I am open to opposing thoughts.
You should get this lens only if you need his framing style and not just to get more zoom, this is not his purpose. this is great for filmmaking and portrait photography!
The guy who made the video doesnt understand that lol
@@RareAmourCaptures exactly, he should buy a phone with a useless 100x zoom to watch some birds in a lake😂
@@anthonylynchmusic hahahahahah....amazon sells those of 39.99 lmaoo
Hi, I have a iPhone 14, in the spect you can see the camera have f/1.5; are good uses a lens of 58mm? Thank you
Damn this video is a bit misleading. First of all he’s using an older version of iPhone. I have the iPhone 12pro max & the tele lens. it’s mind blowing the images I get. The iPhone tele lens stacked with the moment tele lens is also really awesome when you master it. I love taking portraits with this lens. I don’t regret buying this lens. I don’t agree with this video title aswell.
Hey that’s great that you’re using it with an iPhone 12, and I’m glad you took the time to say it. However, with an iPhone XR without the telephoto capabilities of an iPhone 12 there just wasn’t the reach there. Im open to criticism especially because I haven’t reviewed it with an iPhone 12. Maybe you can share some photos of the iPhone 12 with the moment lens for comparison.
@@jsmoothsalsa yeah anybody who would like to see me use any moment lens on my iPhone 12pro max can make request to my Instagram page. I made it specifically for my iPhone photos. @deadintention so far I have three of their lenses. Telephoto, macro, gold flare anamorphic. I’m running a freefly movi as my gimbal. I have moment nd filter on the way. I purchased the moment cinebloom that I’ll also be trying out next month.
I would understand the title more if moment ripped you off or scammed you but it seems like this is more of a consumer’s problem than a manufacturer problem. Click bait is misleading ):
@@BasedJesuss Cool! I just followed you in Instagram. I got a Freefly also, I gave up my DJI Osmo 3 because it had such a hard time with my iphone xr, any moment lense, and filter with mount. I tried filming at a club once and I totally bombed the night because it went all crazy on me. You're going to love the Cinebloom, I want to spend a bit more time filming with it before I do a review.
@@BasedJesuss I see where you're coming from. It's a perspective I hadn't thought of until you brought it up. You're right! Click bait is misleading and I wouldn't want that to happen to me either. I'll spend some time thinking of better titles for my videos.
Disappointment due to unrealistic expectations. I am always pleased with add-on lenses because I never think of them as replacements for more capable cameras. The phone cameras are frustrating as main cameras, however, considering their limited abilities they do an amazing job. But they are never as good as a proper camera and its manual controls. Nor are they as rugged as proper action cameras.
However, the best use of phone cameras is for those places that prohibit cameras. They rarely forbid phones. Thus I can get photographs and video at tourist places and sports events where I am not allowed to use a camera. The tele lens, in particular, helps get closer to the action, and the wide or fisheye get wider shots when too close to the action or in a cramped space. The only lens I find that is rarely needed is the macro lens. But from bull fighting in Mexico, to beautiful cathedrals with over-zealous security, I have often been glad that I have my Moment lenses with me.
Awesome Response! Very clear, very detailed, and a great perspective you've brought! I agree, the level of satisfaction to a product starts with your expectations going into the product. You bring up a very good point that it is not an actual replacement for a full frame or mirrorless camera, but in a pinch provides a bit more flexibility than your phone camera if that's all you have, or that's all you can carry. Just like it wouldn't make sense to carry a full frame every time, or a mirrorless, the moment lenses have their place depending on the moment, the situation, or the circumstances.
I definitely enjoy using the anamorphic and wide angle lenses, because I do not own a anamorphic lens for my mirrorless, so it's nice to have for those special projects, and the wide angle is perfect, both work great for social media platforms such as Instagram where it's a pain sometimes to record on a mirrorless and then have to resize in post.
I'm glad to hear you have some great use out of the tele lens, and for sharing a thoughtful response.
@@jsmoothsalsa The tele lens was especially useful in Mexico where they seem to be more zealous of not permitting cameras than most other democracies. But the silly thing is is that they don't blink an eye at a phone at all, but produce a tripod and they jump on you like a ton of bricks. And Mexico is the sort of place where it is truly frightening when some guy starts yelling at you in Spanish, gesturing wildly, and you have no idea what is going on until someone tells you he doesn't want you taking photographs. I suspect it might often be a ploy to get a bribe, but I never took the risk of finding out.
@@artistjoh That's an awesome story! Very great perspective on how it would beon how useful the tele lens still is.
This case is entirely different for Android users. Very useful stuff for Android flagships.
I take a lot of zoomed in photos so I can see things better as I am legally blind and it works better for me then the magnification so I am llooojg for a way to make my photos more clear and vibrant and easier to distinguish! Thank you for posting this video and if you have any other suggestions I’d be very happy to hear them since I am looking dor something that will help me!
Hi Heather! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, it helps me understand what kinds of needs people have! I will take your comment to heart and keep you in mind as I look into products out there that could work for someone like you.
I used to be an optician for three years so I'm familiar with a few people who had vision challenges. I myself had visual challenges too (-7.75 or so in both eyes) but I was fortunate enough to be a candidate for LASIK.
I will keep an eye out and keep you in mind! If I find something I'll definitely review it!
I’ve been searching for a review that would show the optical bokeh of an external lens. This is what I needed to see. One of the downsides of the iPhone portrait mode is that it has massive shutter lag so no going for event photography.
For me, softer and a little more blurry with the moment 58mm Lens. Are you agree ?
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I do agree! You brought up a really good observation!
Great video. Can I attach an ND filter to the lense?
yes
Hi Micah you can! But you have to buy Momen's lens filter mount (which goes over their lens) to be able to use an ND Filter. However, if you just want to use your personal phone's camera lens and have an ND filter on that, Moment does sell filter mounts for just their cases that would go over your standard phone lense. The best thing about these mounts is that they're a lot smaller and can fit in your pocket, which I have found that I myself carry more often.
I typically don't carry my wide angle or anamoprhic Moment lenses because of their size, but I do carry a small ND filter lens and mount which helps a lot when filming in the bright sun.
I have a Pixel 3 XL. Moment stopped supporting their App Feb 2020. I'm still wondering what app to use to get the best use of my Moment Lenses. There doesn't seem to be a best
It is a bummer that the Moment app does not exist on android anymore. You can read about the story here: 9to5google.com/2020/02/29/moment-pro-camera-app-android-exclusive/
The good news is that there is a lot of development on Android in terms of photo and video, so there are alternatives.
Here are the apps that I would recommend instead of the Moment app for photos:
Filmic Firstlight - It is a pretty intuitive and feature-packed photo app, however, you will need to pay for it
Hedgecam 2 - It can take photos as well as video.
filmic pro
I’ve bought their 4 lenses, used it with iphone 7+. It’s not perfect but it’s better.
too expensive moment lenses, and if you buy one u need to get the case adapter,
This is the first time I've watched one of your video's and it was a very well thought out and informative video!
I have a Pixel 3A and I have considered buying some Moment lenses but have held off because I have taken some great photos with the Pixel's regular lens.
Best wishes
Duane
Thank you for your kind words Duane! I have a friend who is part of the team that designs the Pixels and from what he's told me and sown me, I have to agree with you.
With the direction of where cell phone cameras are going, they are mounting three or more lenses to their phones, and in every new phone they have not only the standard lens, but a wide and telephoto lens, which does negate the original purposes of the Moment attaching lenses.
One can argue that it can enhance your photos by adding more "light" or more zoom to it, but I've seen my friend take photos with Pixel and they come out really good just from the Pixel's camera.
Thank you again for posting your feedback! My hope is that people see that although the lenses are great, they are becoming more and more unnecessary with how amazing photo quality of phones like the Pixel.
@@jsmoothsalsa
Thank you for your reply!! Not many TH-cam channels ever reply back so by replying that was a class act on your part!!
I loved my Pixel 3A but recently switched to a LG V60 (which was a mistake) and some day I'll go back to Pixel. I still use my Pixel 3A for pictures & video.
I figure for the price of Moment lenses, I could put that money towards a new Pixel phone (since leaks suggest the Pixel 6 with three lenses will sell over $1000).
Best wishes
Duane
@@duanemcclun l
That background noise that you have repeatedly playing throughout the video is unbearable to listen to
Thank you!
Hmm..so two things. I think you meant description instead of descirption for the chapters lol 2nd, that moment tele lens that is the newest one is the 58mm not the 60mm which has lots of vignetting compared to the newer version of tele lens. Also, utilizing the moment app to get more out of your shots utilizing your aperture, shutter speed, etc. can also be helpful when taking photos with moment lens since you can select the actual lens to get a more accurate reading.
Definitely a great update! Thank you for that information!
@@jsmoothsalsa sure thing man! Keep creating content!
Is there a case for the Pixel 7 and Moment lens?
Is it safe for the moment lens to fall on a concrete?
It's sturdy enough build where in my opinion, you probably could and have just the outside of it be scratched, however only if the lens cap were on. It's basically a metal casing with a glass lens mounted to it with no moving parts, withone end having smaller piece of glass for where it mounts with the moment phone case.
Next of course is how far of a drop to concrete? A few feet sure I think it'll be okay. If by chance the telephoto lens falls without the lens cap, there's a chance that the lens will not be scratched. however if you drop the wide angle lens, there's a very good chance that will be scratched.
Thanks brother.
Samsung note 9 have optional aperture up to 1.5..is this compatible with the 58mm?
Hello sorry for the late response. It’s possible but the best way to know is to go to shopmoment.com and find the case for your phone. This would then tell you the lens series that is compatible. From there you can identify whether it fits this m series lens.
@@jsmoothsalsa thank you very much sir
The set up and sound are great in this video! I love the intro, too!
Thank you!!!!!
U used the wrong old lens use 58mm .its is more sharper and less vignetting .
I have the 58mm from 4 years ago. Are you saying the newer ones are better?
@@captainkiloswhat phone do you use? Thinking of buying 58mm for iPhone 12 mini but don’t know how well will it work
@@OHAYO_Apby3ep Save your money. Unless you have a Tele lens in your phone. You won't notice much of a difference & its pretty bulky and heavy, so its not as convenient/practical as you think it will be. I just purchased the iPhone 14 Pro and a Sandmarc tele lens and it's the best decision I ever made lol. Just sold my DSLR because I was so shocked from the results I got. Sandmarc is the only big company keeping up with iPhone lenses atm. Moment is focusing to much on other things and are getting passed by the competition. Hope this helps with your decision
You are crazy this moment lens is amazing you have to learn more
u should try beastgrip lens der more sharper
I just received my 58mm and moment case for my 11 pro max. I already regret it. It has a ton of chromatic aberration. It also doesn’t work with the iPhone portrait app for selectable f-stop. The lens works but you can’t change your aperture in portrait mode. I’m going to try shooting portraits with it but I’m not confident in this gimmick. Buyer beware.
Oh man THANK YOU Carlo for responding. We needed a response from someone like you that could support the issues we saw also, and providing some more insight and details on why we're recommending to not rush out and by the lens.
What lens do you recommend for vertical photography?
That would depend on the distance you are to your subject! Buildings and such where you are up close would require a wider lens, and using the panoramic feature on your phone. You'll need that wide angle to get all of your subject into the frame. Depending on your phone, you may already have a wide angle lens on it so getting an additional lens such as the wide angle moment lens, could increase your coverage just a bit more.
A zoom lens would make sense if you can't get close enough to your subject, but it would have to be a really good amount of zoom. One of the fun things with photography is getting creative with what you have already. I find that the zoom lens from Moment isn't enough zoom and isn't wide enough.
Thus, if we want to just focus on the moment lenses, the wide angle is probably the best for vertical photography because you can get more into the shot, but if your phone has it already you may be likely be fine.
Now if we move into mirrorless and full frame cameras, it would have to depend on how close you can get to your subject. Super zoom lenses for vertical photography are great for subjects you have no physical way of getting close to (say the golden gate bridge), but they are not the right choice when if you have a subject right up close and need everything in the shot behind it. That's where a wide angle lens would come in handy.
@@jsmoothsalsa Thank you 🙏🏼
+1 bad music choice, thanks for sharing
Awesome! You’re an ace in our book!
Great video!
Thanks!
aw man
The Moment 58mm is better than the 60mm. I have the 58mm but find I prefer the Kase 65mm for close-ups of flowers. Add-on lenses are fun to try and produce interesting shots, but newer phones have all you need.
I dont think you know much about photography and what a 58mm is intended for. Please stop misguiding people. Pretty bad video in my opinion
Good stuff
thanks man!
Extremely misleading video
Hey I appreciate the criticism, but I did review it with an iPhone XR. And this was a one year long review and I did specify that it’s an opinion that it’s not worth purchasing. Also it’s just one of many lenses that moment offers. I own nd filters, diffusion filters, and other moment mounts which have all been fantastic products. I just don’t see this Telephoto lens being that useful. And this was after a year of using it! I like to think my review was honest but I am open to opposing thoughts.