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By Panman
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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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By ChefDean
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I have a similar one called Flashlight & Magnifying Glass. I like it.
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By Apollyon
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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
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Though honestly the apps look like they get the job done
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By andynorth
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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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