Poor Man's Macro Lens

Poor Man's Macro Lens#373804

By Panman -  Thu Feb 18, 2021 1:49 am
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- Thu Feb 18, 2021 1:49 am #373804

I was looking for a macro lens for my cellphone but didn't want a knockoff from China and couldn't pay $200 for one lens. I was playing around with a magnifier app on my phone and, after zooming out a bit, voila. Macro lens. The app is Cozy Magnifier & Microscope. The app is free with ads or $6 to remove the ads.

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Re: Poor Man's Macro Lens#373805

By ChefDean -  Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:01 am
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- Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:01 am #373805

I have a similar one called Flashlight & Magnifying Glass. I like it.
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Re: Poor Man's Macro Lens#373806

By Apollyon -  Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:17 am
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- Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:17 am #373806

If you guys are interested in a more modest priced lens down the road, check out: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6 ... UTF8&psc=1

It's under 50 and has worked pretty well for me

Though honestly the apps look like they get the job done

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Re: Poor Man's Macro Lens#373807

By ChefDean -  Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:26 am
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- Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:26 am #373807

Awww! Look at the cute little Nep-lings.

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Re: Poor Man's Macro Lens#436260

By andynorth -  Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:02 pm
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- Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:02 pm #436260

There are various adapters, etc. that you can buy. Some of them you use a normal lens, turned around. That seems to work pretty well. Bellows also work. I broke down and bought a good macro lens and a few months later my new phone has macro shooting capabilities.

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