Premium mobile photography brand SANDMARC has officially launched its brand-new Telephoto 96mm Lens, engineered specifically to enhance the native tetraprism camera systems found on Apple’s flagship smartphones.
By delivering 4x true optical magnification as a physical telephoto multiplier, the add-on glass enables up to an unprecedented 32x total zoom on the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro series, alongside 20x total zoom on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Multi-Coated Glass for Optical Compression and Bokeh
Designed for wildlife, sports, and portrait creators, the SANDMARC 96mm lens utilizes multi-element, multi-coated optical glass to ensure exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness, minimal chromatic aberration, and rich contrast.
The telephoto focal length creates natural optical background compression, allowing photographers to isolate distant subjects with authentic optical bokeh without relying on synthetic software depth blur algorithms.
Mounting System and Filter Compatibility
The lens mounts directly over the iPhone’s center telephoto camera sensor using precision-machined SANDMARC cases featuring a standard 17mm inner thread.
Photographers can also attach SANDMARC’s 46mm ecosystem filters—including Circular Polarizers (CPL), Variable Neutral Density (VND) filters, and anamorphic filter accessories—to maintain complete creative control over exposure in bright outdoor lighting conditions.
Pricing and Companion App Control
Constructed with a premium aluminum housing, the 96mm lens weighs 255 grams (9 oz). To optimize manual focus, shutter speed, and lens selection, SANDMARC recommends using its free SANDMARC Camera iOS app.
The SANDMARC 96mm Telephoto Lens is available for order directly through SANDMARC’s official storefront, bundled with a custom-fit phone case and protective travel caps.