Freewell 17mm Mount Smartphone Lenses Overview & Usage

Freewell Smartphone Lenses – 17mm Threaded Mount System

Using Freewell 16mm Wide Angle Lens for Smartphones

The Freewell 16mm wide angle lens is designed for creators who want to capture expansive scenes with clarity and minimal distortion. This lens is compatible with the 17mm threaded mount system and must be used with a 17mm mount smartphone case or rig. For optimal performance, the lens should be aligned with the phone’s 1x main camera, ensuring a secure and stable connection.

With a 105° field of view, the 16mm wide angle lens is ideal for landscapes, architecture, travel photography, and group shots. It allows you to capture more in the frame while maintaining impressive depth and edge-to-edge sharpness. The minimum focusing distance of 0.5 meters makes the lens suitable for both sweeping wide shots and detailed foreground compositions at a 16mm equivalent focal length.

The lens features Nano Fusion Coating, which minimizes reflections and lens flare while improving light transmission for sharp, vibrant results in various lighting conditions. A built-in 58mm filter thread supports standard threaded filters and the Freewell Slide On Filter Kit, enabling the use of ND, CPL, and other creative filters.


Shooting Creative Perspectives with Freewell 8mm Fisheye Lens

The Freewell 8mm fisheye lens is fully compatible with 17mm threaded mount cases and cages, providing a reliable and secure connection for smartphone photography and videography. It is designed to align precisely with the phone’s 1x main camera to achieve the intended fisheye effect.

Delivering an ultra-wide 220° field of view, this lens creates a dramatic true fisheye effect with immersive depth and spherical distortion. It is ideal for creative storytelling, action shots, cityscapes, and experimental visuals. The 0.5-meter minimum focus distance allows for dynamic close-ups while maintaining the expansive perspective of an 8mm equivalent focal length.

Constructed with premium optical glass and a durable aluminum alloy frame, the lens is lightweight yet robust, making it suitable for everyday use and travel.


Capturing Extreme Detail with Freewell 100mm Long Macro Lens

The Freewell 100mm long macro lens is designed for capturing intricate details with exceptional clarity and is compatible with the 17mm threaded mount system. It must be used with a 17mm mount smartphone case or rig and aligned with the phone’s 1x main camera for accurate focusing and magnification.

Offering 3.4X magnification and a minimum focus distance of 60mm, this lens excels at photographing textures, nature, and small subjects. The 100mm equivalent macro focal length provides a true-to-life macro look with excellent subject isolation.

The lens incorporates Nano Fusion Coating to reduce reflections and flare while enhancing contrast and sharpness. A 58mm filter thread supports standard filters and the Freewell Slide On Filter Kit, giving creators greater control over lighting and exposure.