How Good Is This $40 Lens Kit? Selvim 4 in 1 Smartphone lens kit

We take a look at this inexpensive smartphone lens kit. With 4 lenses and a whole bunch of accessories included, is this worth the $40 price tag? We shoot some video and take some photos to see the quality of these lenses.
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[@gregtoope]

For those looking at an inexpensive smartphone lens kit this isn’t too bad. I was expecting much worse. Definitely not pro level but for the money great set for beginners or kids looking at photography. ✅ Subscribe ✅& hit the 🔔 Notification Bell 🔔 if you're new to the channel, for more Tech Videos, Vlogs and Motorcycle related episodes coming in the next few days! Make sure to comment as well as we love hearing from you!

[@donnareisinger8163]

Looks like a great present for brother who has EVERYTHING and is retired on a lake to tinker around with. Thanks for the video, I was hesitant !

[@JolanXBL]

00:00 talking 01:20 Unboxing 06:30 Actual review

[@japanjazzman]

Excellent review. Covered all the bases and answered my questions. PLUS: You have a really nice on-camera presence, fun to listen to you. Other reviewers can be rather irritating, for a variety of reasons: camera set ups, editing, speaking style, etc. You killed it, man.

[@emilyjohnson8808]

Bought this kit 👍🏻 Thank you for this thorough and detailed review with photo and video examples! 😊 Super helpful!

[@alinaveed1793]

great video, just a suggestion, would be nice to see side by side shots next time too to see what it looks like without the lens and same shot with it 👍🏽

[@whatcudithurt]

Thanks for this excellent revue...it stopped me from sending it back! And sent me back to FOCUS the long lens...much happier with results!

[@danielleg9681]

Thanks :) so glad I watched this video before purchasing

[@gregtoope]

Thanks for watching. Glad the video was helpful!

[@tougedrifter123]

Nice vid, just what I was looking for, currently on a quest to adapt "cheap" lenses to my smartphone in order to take some lomo shots

[@TheMilitantMachinist]

Literally just ordered this for taking better nib shots of my fountain pens.

[@SlayedByBlade]

Super helpful. Thanks!

[@gregtoope]

Most welcome 🙏🏻

[@climxfo975]

Love the review, awesome man, God bless you.

[@gregtoope]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Heathrow2]

Thanks so much for showing me that video it was really helpful

[@gregtoope]

Glad it helped

[@adrex5854]

Amazing quality of video production. Liked it

[@gregtoope]

Glad you liked it! Much appreciated!

[@RonRicho]

Terrific and "real" review. Thanks.

[@gregtoope]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment. Always appreciated! 👍🏻

[@jennamitchell6309]

I just bought this off Amazon today. I’m just starting , and i wanted to buy an actual camera, but this seemed better to start with. I most take landscape photos. Do you suggest other ones for landscape and portraits?

[@UrbanSipfly]

Sir (Greg), your smartphone camera lens review has reinvigorated my enthusiasm for photography for beginners as I approach retirement age and want to supplement my income by doing what I want to do as opposed to what I need to do.

[@gregtoope]

Thats amazing. So happy to hear!

[@BrennaCorbit]

Will this work if my lens in in the top center of my phone? I have an Android Motog(7) Play. Thank you

[@basslinedoom]

Hello. I have read that the 22x telephoto lens can also be used alone, so it has an internal eyepiece.. But what is the FOV of eyepiece? I don't understand based on which FOV, the telephoto lens zooms to 22x alone! I saw that the FOV is adjustable, but are these FOV values ​​indicated in the instructions? Thank you

[@Martin.W.F]

@Cruisn Canada would this work with the triple camera setup on my huawei p30 lite

[@07tender70]

I am looking into buying... Does the wide angle lens increase the quality of video on my iphone?

[@amarabbilash7997]

So wht s the better lense I can buy for iPhone 13pro mainly for taking wide angle, videos and portrait sir… so tht i can get it in Amazon plz do suggest me here

[@bamirsculinarydishes2565]

thank you for the video subscribed! Just a question, are these lenses mostly used for photography? I want to do a lot of videography on my iPhone, you think these lenses would be a good addition for filming purposes?

[@gregtoope]

the more you can spend on glass the better the quality will be. At the $40 price point, these are actually pretty good. Some of the best I've tried, again at this price. But nothing compared to the high-end glass you can get from companies like Moment or Sirui. But the work good for photo and video is actually more forgiving so id say that they should work fairly well. Just make sure to set your expectations in regards to how many lenses you are getting for the price.

[@PockTechTR]

Great video and new subscriber. Keep it up! 💯

[@gregtoope]

thanks! Much appreciated!

[@bushcraftandastronomer.3775]

Interesting review and those shots look pretty good. It just shows you that you dont need expensive lenses and why pay a lot when cheaper ones do a good job. Will these lenses work with the latest smartphones like pixel 4 or Hauwei p30pro? You think these lenses are good for night photography too? At that price it's a good deal.

[@gregtoope]

I would think so. You just need to slide the mount into position and then lock it there. Bonus of amazon is you can try it and if it doesn’t work just return it! 👍🏻

[@janainacassolidacruz1285]

I bought exactly that one, and I'm really happy

[@gregtoope]

for the price its a nice little kit.

[@TheAmusementsArcade]

What kind of lighting are you using to shoot this video?

[@StefanPope]

Thanks but I do not like dark edges on my images. I love Shuttermoon lenses, they are sharp and clear compared to the other ones I have tried.

[@pedoncule36]

Your opinion vs Apexel or Ulanzi..? Thanks

[@MilenaZivkovic-bu1ib]

Is it compatible with iPhone 13? Thank you in advance!

[@PerfectoReviews]

so what are the middle range best lense for Iphone?

[@missamerica4131]

Hi! New subscriber. I got this lens for my phone bc I’ll take videos and pictures with my phone at my church ( youth ) and I wanted some good quality, but thanks for the info! Maybe later on I’ll buy an actually camera :)

[@gregtoope]

thats great. let us know what you think of the quality once you get a chance to try them out.

[@richard3460]

Hi, i ve just seen your video cause i am looking for that kind of kit. Now in 2022, with 100doll, what would be your choise? Thanks

[@firebufftfs4522]

Amazing video and a Canadian too! I have an XR and when you zoom in its not the best quality..:/ However, when I record I use 4k @ 60fps. Will this kit improve the quality of the video and photo? I don’t know much about camera and photos. But as someone who records firetrucks and try’s to be on scene during a fire. I definitely want to up my quality. such as taking photos and videos. Hopefully you get back to me ! Thanks

[@gregtoope]

depending on how much you are zooming on the phone will depend on how much this will help. Just be aware that when you use a big zoom lens you definitely need to be using some form of tripod!

[@firebufftfs4522]

Cruisn Canada okay thanks. Do you have any recommendations where I can get a good tripod?

[@reececonnolly6105]

Does this work for. All old and new phone

[@paranoidflower]

Hey. I’m not sure if you’ll respond, but I’ve been up for hours trying to find a good lens.... I make makeup content and want a macro lens for up close shots of makeup. Unfortunately this ones not on amazon anymore but do you know of any other kits that are really good? I would be willing to buy the moments, sandmarc or the olloclip ones but I can’t find any place to buy them within Canada and it’s so frustrating! A whole actual camera set up is too expensive for me right now. Anyway, great video, thanks for the help!

[@gregtoope]

Hi. Ive used both the Olloclip, Moment and Sirui lenes for the iPhone and they are all pretty good. So I would think any of those should be good. Ive had Olloclip and Moment lenses shipped direct from the company (shopmoment.com). You do have to pay for shipping, but if you need it. Also I do know that some Moment gear is available on Apple.ca so you may want to look there. Good hunting!

[@yggsedits7178]

Does it work with iPhone 11 Pro?

[@drdentrepair5530]

So I actually bought this. I’m curious I thought you mentioned you had some moment lenses. If so, do these screw into the moment lens case?

[@gregtoope]

i dont believe so

[@drdentrepair5530]

@@gregtoope thank you

[@justanotherviewer52]

If it's on your phone, wouldn't it be an iFishEye? Haha. Oh man, I crack me up. Thanks for the review. This looks pretty darned good at that price.

[@gregtoope]

Definitely better than I expected.

[@Kai-uj7se]

suitable for a pro max?

[@superdupermax]

looking to make my phone into a little spotting scope up to 300 meters with a tripod. should be enough to see a deer sized target?

[@cruelpulse]

"Deer sized target" :o

[@superdupermax]

@@cruelpulse deer at the smallest. could be a moose... an elk... what did you think?

[@WhereToMagoo]

can this be used for Video or is it specific to photo? Great, honest review!

[@gregtoope]

video will actually be more forgiving. I actually use it for doing video chats as I like the extra width it gives me.

[@WhereToMagoo]

@@gregtoope Awesome!! Thanks for the quick answer. Just getting into vlogging and starting with an iphone and Filmic Pro to put it all together. Need to see this really come together before we make the plunge for more advanced gear! Content first, everything else second.

[@pahuljichey7898]

Can you use this for iPhone 12 also can u use this for the front camera?

[@jazmyngarcia8675]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think those lenses are made for the back, and they can be used on iPhones.

[@bullrun44]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@gregtoope]

most welcome

[@guillermojoserodriguezbarr5248]

Cool review man!!! Now, you mentioned professional lenses that might cost three or four times what this kit costs... any idea where I can get one of those? Thnx!

[@gregtoope]

Well some Monent lenses can be bought on Amazon but most get purchased directly from Moment. Their website is shopmoment.com. The other ones I’ve used are from SIRUI. Those I had sent to me so not 100% sure where to get those.

[@charliebaker9585]

Just recently purchased this item and I do like it, it’s only downside for me is the small tripod, not good enough for higher things, l bought a cheaper tri-pod to use with this, waiting on delivery

[@gregtoope]

Charlie Baker yeah a better tripod is always a good investment

[@utl_sports4784]

How well do you think this would work for filming sports?

[@gregtoope]

probably not great. it wouls have all kinds of issues focusing.

[@utl_sports4784]

@@gregtoope ok thanks for the feeback. tbh i might try it anyway since it is only $40 but idk yet

[@gregtoope]

@@utl_sports4784 i would think that for sports you would need something much better.

[@utl_sports4784]

@@gregtoope ok thank you. do you know of any other iphone lense kits that are good for sports or would the only good option be an actual camera?

[@gregtoope]

@@utl_sports4784 The best option would be an actual camera. Phones have a hard time focusing through telephoto lenses. SO trying to track and focus a moving subject would be very difficult.

[@wayneread1534]

i need a great anamorphic lens for my iphon 7 plus

[@gregtoope]

Only 2 options I’ve tried are the moment and sirui. Both work really well.

[@wayneread1534]

@@gregtoope THEY SAY SANDMARC TO

[@ingwithaz6860]

Your telephone lens looks better then mine..

[@madc24]

Everytime you click on amazon it shows your address in top left btw 😂

[@gregtoope]

Thanks! Now you can send me stuff!

[@RumtumtuggerTB]

Hehe icup

[@KnightShift006]

Apple camera is always has been a back to front mirror record bag of poop 💩. I'd recommend any Sony L4 (Any 1+ yr old Brand new unboxed eBay filters) or new L5 release date