Macro Phone Photography - Apexel 12x - 24x macro lens review.

In video, I'll be dipping my fingers into Macro Phone Photography with the Apexel 12x - 24x macro lens for smartphones.
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[@StewartWoodArt]

Want me to do more Macro Phone Photography? Comment below!

[@AnnaGbg]

Why not?)

[@hassanakram7534]

Yes please, but I have this lens, and noticed the smaller lens I.e the one without the diffuser has far less distortion

[@RoyceMunday56]

Yes, definitely, Stewart

[@rebeccapalmer9081]

Yes please ! I've been looking for a while at what macro lens to get for my mobile....want to photograph my jumping spiders !

[@ZeiZei990]

Im interested of 100mm apexel macro

[@LieslHuddleston]

Fun to see you use one of these, I enjoy mobile phone macro even more than with my DSLR. You did great with that little lens, the lens distortion is not as bad with the more expensive mobile macro lenses like Moment Lens, Olloclip and Rhinoshield. Excited to see you do more of these :D

[@StewartWoodArt]

I looked at the moment lens but I don't have a compatible phone :( Maybe its time to upgrade :)

[@LieslHuddleston]

@@StewartWoodArt, Whatever you do, don't get an iPhone XS Max! I have one and it is a challenge to do mobile phone macro with it, because it has horrible chromatic aberration in certain lighting conditions. An older iPhone would be better. I'm considering the OnePlus 7 Pro after seeing their amazing video on it - wayyy cheaper than an iPhone too LOL

[@LieslHuddleston]

subhasis rout, yes, for similar reasons as to why some DSLR lenses are more expensive than others. :)

[@StewartWoodArt]

@@LieslHuddleston Iphone - Nope lol. I'm also looking at the Oneplus 7 pro :)

[@onebackzach]

I'm into botany, and being able to take good macro shots of small structures can be really important if I want to identify the plant at a later date. One thing I've found works surprisingly well is just holding a jewelers loupe/hand lens directly up to my phone camera. The lens I use is just a cheap triplet 10x-21mm that I paid about $15 for. You also have the added benefit of being able to use the lens independently of a camera, although it is at the expense of not being as easy to use with the camera.

[@giorgiomorodor8974]

Brilliant! - Thank you Mr. Stewart! Love the outtakes aswell!

[@jakeunkutt]

Bought one via your link, just to have a little play with,,,thanks for review!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you :)

[@gopinathreddymedepally113]

Is it compatible for oneplus 8t

[@terrypowell8900]

I'll stay with the DSLR. With your video I won't need to try this out, so thanks for saving me the money.

[@DiscoverRajivVlogs]

😂😂😂😂 no one will like this if they have DSLRs.

[@StewartWoodArt]

lol

[@StewartWoodArt]

It's not for everyone, but I have to find out for myself :)

[@garyoverton6222]

I would try a moment lens

[@rain9285]

Do review on skyvik signi 75mm macro

[@StewartWoodArt]

I don't have that lens, sorry.

[@avinashmn295746]

Great review @stewart wood. Can you please help me out to purchase link of flag kind thing used for background.

[@stutikansal-graphicdesigne5688]

sir how to use macro lens with mobile camera sir please tell settings for mobile camera for taking macro shots

[@StewartWoodArt]

I’ll be doing an iPhone video tonight.

[@stutikansal-graphicdesigne5688]

@@StewartWoodArt sir I have samsung mobile

[@StewartWoodArt]

@@stutikansal-graphicdesigne5688 it’ll be the same type of settings for both.

[@stutikansal-graphicdesigne5688]

@@StewartWoodArt and sir can you suggest which mobile lens will be good for shooting and taking jewellery and diamonds photos

[@enriquediaz8939]

Hello Stewart, thank you for another great video!! Regards!!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you for watching :)

[@bipspadhiar6736]

I'm using mobile macro more and more and it's lots of fun tbh and yes less stares when out and about, easy to whip it out anytime. Great results on the Pixel 3a. Yes working distance is tough and better for still subjects. Great vid, look fwd to more testing. From a fellow Brummie macro photographer

[@StewartWoodArt]

Awesome, I'm definitely going to look into it more.

[@muhammadzubair8758]

is this lens used for all cellphones?

[@_Manushyan_]

Whats your openion about the lens now? I bought it and am disappointed.

[@SaucyULTRA]

This is very useful, considering I'm taking photography for GCSEs, this would be amazing for my macro photography, I would not spend £800+ on a special lens for a DSLR camera, so definitely buying that lens ;)

[@SaucyULTRA]

Also can you link the background thing you used for the flowers and a cheap good lighting kit for photography

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you, check out my website at www.stewartwood.com

[@FlightmikeVideos]

Great review! Many thanks!

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you :)

[@NE_Pigeons]

I'm seeing quite a bit of accounts on IG that advertise these mobile lens. The pictures look amazingly sharp and perfect. Is it safe to say they are scams? Or is such sharp quality possible with a clip on mobile macro lens?

[@cesurkarakus209]

Apexel wasnt avaliable in my country so I bought Kodak 15x Macro lens for Mobile phones instead. Is Kodak better than Apexe?

[@StewartWoodArt]

I've not used the Kodak so I cant comment.

[@nepancrd]

What should be the distance between subject and camera while using the macro lens

[@StewartWoodArt]

It's different depending on the lens, this one is about 1 or 2 cm.

[@PrettyLady7282]

great video! thanks for the review,

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Thanks for this, I like to take close upimages of the old coins I find metal detecting, I am thinking I should buy a more expensive smartphone macro lens? ATB MMMD

[@nirajgahukar27]

You have to use the lens which is without hood as 12x and both lenses for 24x. Using the only top lens with hood for 12x will not work as it is not the actual 12x use lens.

[@JohnYoo39]

This is a great review. Thanks for the info

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you for watching :)

[@PhonegraphyTech]

Nice Video 👍👍

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you :)

[@tanvirrifat2663]

which one should I go for?Apexel or skyvik signi pro 2 in 1?

[@StewartWoodArt]

I've not used the skyvik signi pro 2 in 1 :(

[@Sandyzzz]

skyvik signi pro is useless... go for apexel.... worth for money...

[@kenrickhowinchai8877]

Can it be attached at a dual cameras phone?

[@anuragreddy3207]

12x24x lenes will work on oppo Reno 4 pro ? Please tell me. I should order

[@jessemartinez2606]

I like when you do the macro photo hikes.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Will be doing more soon :)

[@trishadingillo5411]

I bought that exact lens and found that any photos with the lens hood were totally unusable. I think the lens hood is causing most of that distortion. Like you said 24x was difficult to get anything because there's virtually no working distance. I took off the top lens and used only the 12x underneath. Without the hood, and there isn't a lip on that lens. I got some gorgeous photos with my google pixel 1 phone the first time out.

[@StewartWoodArt]

It is hard, but I'm thinking of trying more lenses :)

[@whatinspiresu]

@@StewartWoodArt thats a good idea. Id hate for people to give up. Try that lens one more time, with just the bare 12x (the one on the bottom) I bet you get great photos! I was looking for an app that would focus a macro lens. The moment lens and moment pro app look like they do that. I didnt want to spend that much on a lens, especially my first macro. But I would buy the app if it works with a cheap lens.

[@geost77]

​@@StewartWoodArtbased on instructions I saw, you used the wrong one for 12x (top one with white cover). Smaller bottom one alone is for 12x quality photos, only for 24x screw that top one.

[@arandorapress7561]

I have just purchased what’s marketed as an Apexel 12/24 attachment. There is terrible distortion, it’s pincushion distortion on the edges. As I bought it to copy some slides as a quick cheap way of having the images available for use from my phone, it’s proven to be a bit useless! The other thing you point out is the close working distance, and, so, for use with a copy stand system that is also a bit problematic as the light box will have to be raised up. Keeping it stable and parallel then becomes another problem to fix. I’m wishing I had bought the Lomography kit from a proper shop. Finally, the vignetting is a problem, especially on the 24x. I’m not sure that my Apexel is not a cheap copy but it seems that the problems are there even with a genuine item. It’s so cheap- £12- that it’s hardly worth getting a refund but I am not happy to have another bit of junk kit! Suggestion for future reviews on items like this- start it with a quick technical test for barrel/pincushion distortion, working distances, vignetting. I suspect this attachment is probably also not that useful for insect macro etc. photography unless the subject is not moving as the focus field is wafer slim and there is no way of increasing the depth of field as with a nice old fashioned camera and lens. This clip on is also fiddly to use, if you knock it the vignette cuts into the frame. As I said with the 24x, the vignette is unavoidable. It’s a problem Apexel could have avoided by making the diameter of the lens parts about 5mm wider. If you have read my quickie review here and want to see my work- check out Sound Reasoning on my Big Cartel. Maybe I should use the two phone clamps I ended up with (long story) and this sub optimal attachment to start doing practical reviews here. There really is no need for a lengthy video with this kit. We just need to know what defects and limitations there are.

[@soman4261]

Thanks bro

[@MahfujRahman]

Absolutely a fantastic review.. keep up good work.. cheers

[@uweitiyt2589]

hello mate i have a question i bought the apexel 24X macro lens and i have a P30 pro phone should the attachment be infront of the wide angel lens or the middle lens and should i use the macro lens option in the phone?

[@jacktaylor6190]

I will stick with my DSLR, my hands shake so much at my age to even take regular phone photos.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Lol

[@djsakoul]

Great review! Where can i buy the stand holders for flowers and for the backround?

[@StewartWoodArt]

Amazon

[@djsakoul]

@@StewartWoodArt Keyword for the search?

[@StewartWoodArt]

@@djsakoul Memo clip holders

[@avinashmn295746]

It would be greatful if you can add a link for stand Holder with background used.

[@MahfujRahman]

But i want to see a comparison video between these type of average lens brand and top lens brand like moment

[@NatesEscape]

What are those arms you use to hold things?

[@erichpoole1396]

hi Stewart, another interesting video. But as i only have an old i5 and really only use it to see if the trains are running ok i probably will not be going down the phone macro route, especially as i have the Canon 100mm Macro Lens so i will be sticking with that. However here is a challenge for you, when you go out and do another outdoors shoot with the DSLR why not drop a few of the phone images into your presentation and see if we can spot them from your main shots? Cheers Erich

[@StewartWoodArt]

Sounds interesting lol

[@AnnaGbg]

have you tryed Prosumer Lensbong yet? just curiouse :)

[@StewartWoodArt]

Not yet, this was my first try at macro phone photography.

[@vibrantt_shadess]

Sir, Is it good for macro Bubble texture photography?

[@s1a1j1]

thank you.. you helped me to save some money ;-)

[@StewartWoodArt]

Awesome :)

[@ulriktnnesen5987]

Lovely iPhone you got there bud :P

[@andersalmstrom77]

are you useing the phones optical zoom as well as the lens or just straight incamera photo with lens mate ? was thinking i know a few of my mates that use mobile phone macros uses it all the time Otherwise its an intresting point of macro photo as well as its a nice entry way into geting a decent DSLR and a macro lens

[@StewartWoodArt]

Lmao mate, I don't think my phone has optical zoom.

[@wayneread1534]

hi my friend i just bought a Raynox Super Macro Conversion Lens DCR-250 do you think this is a good starter lens for my fz200, your opinion would be great thanks.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Yes, I did a review of that lens on my channel.

[@wayneread1534]

@@StewartWoodArt thank you that helps so much thank you my friend, ill let you know how i get on with it soon, also am thinking of going oppisite way with my iphone 6s using a APEXEL 120 Degree Wide angle Lens for it, thanks again for reply

[@MrShineRider]

Its good for redmi k20 pro? N its fit..for this phone k20 pro?so i buy or not?

[@GhostRillley]

Buy kiya kya tune

[@theroamingbug5798]

Does this support on duel cam

[@StewartWoodArt]

No idea, check the website.

[@alMeraki]

Yes, it does

[@hemanshupareek_1]

Bro try SKYVIK 25mm lens you will not regret! :)

[@StewartWoodArt]

I'll take a look.

[@hemanshupareek_1]

Yes

[@fozlarabbi8661]

Which best apexel 100mm or 12x&24x

[@noface2828]

100mm

[@Sivaperumal15]

Skyvik Signi X vs Apexel 12x - 24x which one is best macro lens?

[@tasnovajahantanun1792]

Apexel 12x-24x best

[@brunomazzetti5541]

Your mantis do like photography

[@StewartWoodArt]

They do :)

[@tokyojerry]

Hi Stewart. Thanks for this presentation. I enjoyed it especially that much of my photography of more recent times is being done with smartphones. After all, what is the best camera? The one you have with you (in my shirt pocket) when you want to take a photo. I can see the convenience of having a macro lens like this for a smartphone when you don't want to carry around larger, heavier equipment. What do you do with a single macro lens like this when you want to use with more recent smartphones equipped with dual, triple, quad lenses (and even five) lenses? How would you know which lens to place it over? Is that even doable with multi-lens-equipped smartphones and blocking other lenses? You take something specifically, like Huawei's newest P30 Pro, which has a periscope zoom giving you 5X optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom. Would such a macro lens even work? Sorry if I make my inquiry a bit confusing, but, I think you get the point. An ancient iPhone with a single lens camera is easy to understand. But I've long since jumped ship from Apple, and single lens smartphone cameras are no longer in vogue. Specifically I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with intention to eventually getting the Huawei Mate 30 Pro when it is announced in October. BTW, would you have any lens recommendation for my Note 9? Thanks.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you for your comment, you just have to check the compatibility of the lens you wish to use and make sure its compatible with your phone.

[@mikey-xs8sp]

Impossible shot an handfree pictures . had better apexel 100mm macro more brigth lens(i have brought too)more manuality.anyway is impossible flash using because the focus distance from the subject is too nearest

[@SolFaithman]

I just got the Moment macro lens (on Liesl's recommendation) and its taken a lot of getting used to (using it on a iphone 7 compared to normally shooting on a relatively high end DSLR) - the biggest issues for me have been the dramatically narrow depth of field and camera shake. Solving the latter will come with practice holding the phone and activating the shutter and the way you go about setting the camera up during the picture taking process. However, I'm using the camera app within Lightroom Mobile and you can set it to manual focus and trigger focus peaking which is really useful for gauging where the focus point is (the Moment app also has it but is not free) - I preset the manual focus to 100% and then bring the lens to the subject using the focus peak haze to judge where the plane of focus is. The images do have some distortion, possibly not as much as those you in the video, but imho that adds to the art of the pics and is something you learn to use to include and enhance the images.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Sounds good, u just need a compatible phone lol

[@bethanyblakecaiden]

What's wrong with pink? lol

[@StewartWoodArt]

It doesn't suit me ;)

[@bethanyblakecaiden]

@@StewartWoodArt 😂😂😂

[@arvi_00]

You used wrong lens for 12x, u should have used that little lens for 12x

[@DrFurb]

You have convinced me never to buy smartphone macro lenses.

[@DiscoverRajivVlogs]

That matis looks like sea horse 😂 Well not bad , for practicing macro photography.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Praying mantis and jumping spiders are great for practicing macro photography.

[@DiscoverRajivVlogs]

@@StewartWoodArthahah , I was actually talking about the lens. But i think beginners can't handle mantis and spider.😁

[@ladzebyas7523]

I saw some photo use pixel 2xl + Sony macro lens. Its result much much much better than your pictures. Maybe your phone camera 👎 😂..

[@faces_of_horror]

Even at this cheap of a price it’s not for me. Seems more of a novelty thing for kids.

[@StewartWoodArt]

I think there is potential with a better phone and lens.

[@faces_of_horror]

Stewart Wood I wonder how this would compare to just holding the raynox in front of the phone lens

[@faces_of_horror]

Enjoy Happy Moments What are you doing that a dslr can’t?

[@faces_of_horror]

Enjoy Happy Moments You could still do that with a dslr though and if I hired someone and they came with a phone to shoot I’d send them packing.

[@faces_of_horror]

Enjoy Happy Moments I’m far from rich but if you can earn money with your phone more power to you.

[@Harrzack]

Sorry- cactus & needles is a poor subject for this sort of macro. 😬

[@paulstevenson200]

Muzak - No thanks.

[@noface2828]

Apexel 100mm Lens is better.

[@noface2828]

Omg! I posted this 2years ago!