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Mount to the primary camera
Thread the lens into a compatible 17mm phone case or cage over the main 1x camera.
45X MACRO LENS
Turn your phone’s primary camera into a window on fibers, textures, metalwork, and living detail—at a scale the naked eye walks straight past.
Made for iPhone, Samsung, and more with a compatible 17mm case or cage.
THE DIFFERENCE IS PHYSICAL
Drag the divider. The left side is the iPhone camera. The right side is the Freewell 45X Macro Lens.
iPhone Camera
Freewell 45X
REAL 45X FOOTAGE
A working distance of 0–1 mm puts the optics where the detail begins. The result is an intimate, highly magnified view designed for deliberate close-up work.
LIGHT, BUILT AROUND THE SUBJECT
At a 0–1 mm working distance, ordinary room light can disappear behind the phone. The integrated circular light brings illumination directly to the subject, with two levels for precise close-up work.
Light arrives around the optical path, right at the surface.
Choose the light output that suits the texture and reflection.
Recharge with the Type-C cable included in the package.
A THREE-MOVE WORKFLOW
45X rewards precision. The right camera, a steady hand, and tiny movements are all it takes.
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Thread the lens into a compatible 17mm phone case or cage over the main 1x camera.
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Keep the phone on its primary 1x camera so it does not jump to another lens while you compose.
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Bring the optics touch-close to the subject and move by millimeters until the detail locks into focus.
DETAIL CHANGES THE SUBJECT
At a Glance
Freewell 45X
BUILT FOR THE FINEST INFORMATION
Freewell EdgeSharp precision coating and high-clarity, multi-coated optical glass are engineered to preserve fine contrast and control stray reflections when every fiber, edge, and surface fills the frame.
YOUR NEXT SUBJECT IS EVERYWHERE
The closer you look, the larger the world becomes.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The essentials for checking fit, size, weight, and optical configuration before you shoot.
Product dimensions include the front and rear caps. Listed weight excludes the lens caps.
READY FROM THE FIRST FRAME
BUYER QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
It works with iPhone, Samsung, and other smartphones when the phone is fitted with a compatible case or cage that has a 17mm threaded lens mount. The lens does not attach directly to a bare phone.
Use the phone’s primary 1x camera. Turn off the phone’s automatic macro mode so the camera does not switch lenses while you are composing the shot.
This is an ultra-close macro lens with a 0–1mm working distance. Bring the lens extremely close to the surface, then make very small movements until the detail becomes sharp.
Yes. The integrated circular light has two illumination levels to help light the tiny area directly in front of the lens. A Type-C charging cable is included.
At 45X, even a tiny movement changes focus. Use the primary 1x camera, move within the 0–1mm working range, keep the phone steady, use the built-in light, and tap the subject on screen to confirm focus.
The package includes the 45X Macro Lens, front and rear lens caps, a Type-C charging cable, a travel lens protector, and a cleaning cloth.
45X MACRO LENS
A 17mm smartphone macro lens for creators who know the most interesting frame may be only a millimeter away.