Its very easy to use and its cheaper than Moment and Sandmarc phone lenses.
However, its heavier than them, tele photos have significant chromatic aberration, and macro performance is hit-or-miss.
I take photos with myGooglePixel 7 Pro all the time.
(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
I evenphotographed the Northern Lightswith it.
The lens is also quite bulky.
But its much cheaper than its competitors.
For the complete breakdown, read my full Apexel TM6 TeleMacro lens review.
Compared to other smartphone lenses Ive tested, the Apexels offering is very affordable.
For context, theMoment Tele 58mmcosts $150 while the Moment Macro 10x is available for $140.
Similarly, theSandmarc 58mm 2x Telephotocosts $129, and the Sandmarc 25mm Macro costs $99.
The good news is that you dont need a dedicated phone case to mount the lens.
The TM6 TeleMacro lens comes with a universal phone mount made of hard plastic.
Thats thanks to the secure screw that can be tightened as needed.
Moment, Sandmarc and ShiftCam all offer cases for mounting, which provide stable and correct alignment.
A 25-37mm adapter ring is also included in the box, and its compatible with 37mm filters.
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You also get a handy carry pouch, cleaning cloth, and lens caps in the box.
The bulkiness contributed towards me not being able to keep a subject in focus.
However, I comfortably carried the lens attached to the mount in my winter coats pocket without any issues.
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The colors also appear more true to life as thats exactly what I saw with the naked eye.
The green leaves in the background are blurred nicely too.
This is also partly because of the bulkiness of the lens.
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The TM6 TeleMacro lens is great for portrait photography, too.
The difference is night and day.
Again, the background is just out of focus to highlight the duck in the second photo.
Taken on a Google Pixel 7 Pro.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
The macro performance is hit-or-miss.
Both images are good but I prefer the one taken with the Apexel lens.
I crouched and stayed as still as possible to achieve this, and Im pleased with the result.
Taken with an Apexel TM6 TeleMacro lens attached to a Google Pixel 7 Pro.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
The focus is on the dewdrop in the center of the frame.
This lens is good at revealing hidden worlds in day-to-day objects.
This is why macro lenses used by professionals have a longer focal length, such as 100mm.
Taken on a Google Pixel 7 Pro.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
The photos turned out lovely and detailed with smooth backgrounds.
The lens is built really well too, with an aluminum alloy body that looks and feels premium.
Compared to other brands, like Moment and Sandmarc, the lens is also inexpensive.
Taken with an Apexel TM6 TeleMacro lens attached to a Google Pixel 7 Pro.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
This is partly due to the lens bulky weight which makes it difficult to keep the lens still.
But the photos I picked for this review turned out great and I was satisfied with them.
Overall, Apexels offering is a decent yet inexpensive way to elevate your smartphone photography.
Taken on a Google Pixel 7 Pro.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
It isnt the same as buying one of thebest cameras, but its still easy to recommend.
Taken with an Apexel TM6 TeleMacro lens attached to a Google Pixel 7 Pro.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
Taken on a Google Pixel 7 Pro.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
Taken with an Apexel TM6 TeleMacro lens attached to a Google Pixel 7 Pro.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
Taken on a Google Pixel 7 Pro.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
Taken with an Apexel TM6 TeleMacro lens attached to a Google Pixel 7 Pro.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
