Watch Before Buying ANY Lenses | Freewell Sherpa & iPhone 15 Pro Max
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- The iPhone 15 Pro/Max unfortunately doesn't work well with all lens brands and so in this video I test the Freewell Sherpa lenses to learn how they perform.
Note: Freewell does not currently offer a telephoto so I couldn't test that, but they should have one on the market soon and I hope to include it in a future video. Also, no lenses I’ve tested so far work properly on the Pro Max 5x Tele.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:26 1.33x Anamorphic
3:12 1.55x Anamorphic
5:18 18mm Wide Angle
7:00 Fisheye
8:03 Wrap-up
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Just discovered your channel and I am very pleased with the informations that you share and the quality of your content. Really excited for the video comparison between all the different brands and lenses! Do you know when you plan on posting it? Keep it up!
Thanks! Waiting on a few lenses, but hope to have it ready sometime later this month.
Nice review! Thank you!
I cannot wait for your next video, I plan go to small rig cage and beast grip 37mm lenses, ok freewell is good but they have their own fixation system and I prefer something more universal
Thanks, this was a great review and answered a lot of questions. Do you think you test with focus target charts?
I have yet to test these particular ones with focus charts, but I showed a chart in the video where I’ve tested the Moment T-series. I’ll be doing more of that kind of thing in the future video, but generally speaking these lenses are sharp. Thanks for watching!
Do you recommend to buy the beastgrip pro to use this lenses on a gimbal? To shoot handheld is better with beastgrip pro or the smallrig universal cage? Can I use in iPhone stabilization with this lenses? Thanks 🙏🏻
Either will work. I probably like the Beastgrip more though as it’s very versatile. And yes, stabilization works fine. If you use heavy stabilization sometimes when panning the image might “swim”, but I use it most of the time unless I’m locked off on a tripod.
❤ thanks Blake
Is it possible to use other filters on the anamorphic lenses by adding a step up ring? What size are the filters that come with the anamorphic set?
I show that in my other Sherpa video and I can’t figure out a way to use third-party filters. It’s close to a 62mm, but they don’t quite fit… czcams.com/video/LVCDHTHmlLk/video.htmlsi=DI77rroxYsjC-hIM
Great video, thanks. I have the Freewell, CPL, Macro, 18mm and the new x1,7 on my 15 pro max. I'm looking forward to using them encouraged by your findings.
Thats exactly the lenses Im interested in haha. If you dont mind some questions, how do you like the x1,7 telephoto, is it worth it? And whats the benefit of using the wide angle lens when the phones have a wide angle mode? Did you see a difference there?
@@jdsd_ The 18 gives a slightly wider perspective than normal 24 great for landscapes. The 1.7 gives a 40, 50, 60mm perspective which is closer to the 35mm 50mm perspectives of a normal camera. I sent the macro back. The CPL works well for all three phone lenses.
@@alanplatt888 Thanks for your answer. Did you send the makro back cause you don't use it much or because it's not worth it? The phone has a makro mode, but that doesn't always work properly
@@jdsd_ My iPhone macro works fine and will auto focus. The lens seemed to only acquire focus by moving the lens nearer or further from the subject.
No review of the Freewell 1.7x telephoto lens for the iPhone/Galaxy twist lock cases? 😕
That's so good. Any news on Freewell's New telephoto lens?
I hope to have one in the near future, they’re evidently in the prototype phase now but about to go into production.
Have you tried any of the neewer cages or lens, great video and very on point 👌👌
I have not tried those. I’ll look into them. Thanks for watching!
OMG can't wait for that new video. Is Moondog finally making new lenses? Their site is 100% sold-out and inactive. Still my fave anamorphic of all time.
That’s why I put an asterisks next to their name… It’s a shame, but it appears Moondog have been inactive since last summer. I’ve been doing some investigating but I’m not sure, because I agree their anamorphics were always great and their flare in particular was the best/most organic. Thanks for watching!
Hey thanks, very helpful video! As someone who is interested in the 1.33 anamorphic and the fisheye lens, would you prefer these Sherpa lenses over the T series lenses from moment? Sherpa looks really good to me but the size/weight scares me off a bit. On the other hand Moment is not so easy to get in EU. Also do you think the ND filters from Freewell are enough for bright conditions (Nd64 is the highest as far as I saw)
The ND are fine IMO. But they don’t work on the Fisheye. I haven’t tested the T-Series Fisheye or 1.33x yet, but I have the 1.55x and it’s getting mixed results on the 15 Pro Max (working on a video about it). Their Tele doesn’t perform that well, but the 18mm is good. So I’d probably say Sherpa right now with the caveat that I’m still testing other lenses.
@@iphoneographers thanks a lot! Ordered the Sherpa now 😊
@@ReuvenOved Ive heard that the quality of the Freewell lenses is better than the Moment lenses
so if you had to pick one for a full set which one would you recommend - shiftcam, beast grip, sherpa, or sandmarc?
I’ll know for sure in the next week few weeks. Working on a comprehensive video. But right now probably Beastgrip if you don’t mind a cage and Sandmarc or Frewell with a case.
Can these lenses be used with either the Beastgrip or Smallrig cages using the T-mount plates ? Thank you
No, Freewell has their own proprietary mount. Just like all the lenses do actually, but other gear brands haven’t added their mount to their stuff (yet).
I’ve seen good results from the dof adapter from beast
I have one now too and will be releasing a video soon. :)
When to use 1-5 vs 6-9 step nd filter? Which is more go to?
A 2-5 stop VND in my work is used much more often. I rarely use the heavier one. For outdoor bright light 5 stops is usually fine. 6 stops is needed sometimes, but above that is rare for normal shooting.
Hi,
thank you for your videos. They are truly insightful and knowledgeable for someone like me who wants to make a serious iPhone film. Can you suggest the best iPhone lenses that perform well without distortions? I was considering Moment, but you mentioned slight distortion towards the right edge for the 58mm lens, so I'm worried about whether to go with Moment or not. My intention is for a theatrical release in India. I'm from India. I would appreciate it if you could help me with this. I want to use the full range of available lenses for my project. Looking forward to your suggestions.
I’ve been working on and will be releasing a video looking at all the major lens brands in the very near future, probably within a couple weeks. So if you can hang tight for that I would suggest it. Then you can see for yourself. But several brands as you mention are having issues with a few lenses on the 15 Pro Max. If you need something today, then Freewell has been performing well across all their lens line.
thank you for your quick response. yes will wait for your full review on lenses. also will go through freewell lenses @@iphoneographers
Question can you link the tension rode that is holding the lights ?
I made a video about that setup and links to everything are in the description… czcams.com/video/valGMx3PkHw/video.htmlsi=TN8pZY0LgF40P0KE
@@iphoneographers oh awesome! new to the channel so I didn't know, will check it out
I thought I read somewhere that the anamorphic lens can be used on 2 of the iphone lenses now, is that true?
One more question: I have the mk1 anamorphic 1.55, are these worth the upgrade? Tried to find a mist filter for it but they don’t make them. Thanks man!
They can be used with the iPhone 15 Pro… On the main 1x and also 3x Tele. But on the Pro Max they only work on the main 1x and not the 5x.
If you already have Beastgrip then I’d probably stick with them. The MK2 is a nice lens and you can add any third-party filters you want. These lenses are nice, but they have their own mount so you need a case and then they have proprietary filters, which are good but you’re locked into their system.
@@iphoneographers Thank you. No, I have the freewell 1.55 anamorphic, the first one from last year.
Could you review their telephoto lens too please ?
Definitely, I don’t have one yet but I will hopefully soon.
Is there an Anamorphic lens that supports the iPhone Pro Max 13mm?
so far I only see the lens supports for 24mm only
No external lenses work with the ultra wide 13mm. The do work on the main & tele lens, depending on your phone model.
@@iphoneographers i see, Thank you
whats the best anamorphic for 15 pro max regardless of price ? i´m struggling between beastgrip, sandmarc and Freewell. i think beastgrip i would not make a mistake but i dont like paying 140 for a frkn case.
I’ll have a good answer in the near future as I’m testing all the brands but I’m still waiting to get a few lenses in. If you want something today I would probably say Freewell for a case mount, and then Beastgrip for sure too, but as you say you gotta have a rig or cage.
@@iphoneographers i‘m cirrently testing ulanzi but it does not cover the full 24mm lens on 15 pro max. Unfortunately
Are there any zoom lenses that work with the iPhone without losing quality
Not that I know of.
Not sure why, just got mine for the S24 Ultra. For the 1.55 Anamorphic, when I pan left or right, there's vignetting... i have no idea why? Any thoughts? No vignette when still, only when panning.
That’s actually very common and usually is related to image stabilization. Try turning that off and it should clear up. The negative of course is then you need to shoot with sticks or a gimbal.
@@iphoneographers Sadly, it's off (one of the first things I did).
I’ve not used that phone, so I guess it’s possible the sensor or camera bump are affecting the image circle and causing vignetting. One thing I’m pretty sure you could do was attach it to the tele and you would push past anything on the wider lens causing issues. And then you can also reframe and post production. So when you’re framing your shots up just shoot a little wider, then know you’ll push in in post about 10% (or whatever is needed) to get rid of the vignette.
@iphoneographers thanks, that makes sense. I was trying really hard not having to fix in post 😒. I notcied if I did zoom 1.3x it came out perfect without vignetting, but I'm not sure if that's good practice vs just fixing in post. Zoom 1.3 is closely similar to post fix of 10%ish but not sure.
Thanks again, any other insight is greatly appreciated 👍
@iphoneographers got off with Samsung support, looks like there may be a firmware update to supposedly fix this issue. Btw, you were 100% correct. I've reset Filmic Pro (cache clear, etc.) and turned off stabilization again, and no vignette at all. Stock camera on Samsung still has issue (as explained above). Hopefully others reading this, can help, and hopefully it'll be resolved with Samsung soon.
I ordered a Galaxy s24 Ultra because of 0% interest, plus 50/month for 24 after the s22 trade-in. Although thinking of buying 15 pro max, 7.99% interest discourages me. s24 now has AI, the another reason to buy. Freewell has filters, cases, and lenses for Samsung, why watch your video. without that, I watch your video due to your honest reviews and knowledge about photography.
Yeah it’s nice that Freewell offers some cross platform support. Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for the detailed information. I used to travel with my large camera and 3 lenses and I just don't have it in me anymore. These phones have made me lazy! lol I am going to an island just south of the north pole and I want the chance to take more than descent photo's with my iPhone 15pro. After watching your video's about the different lense companies, I've narrowed it down to the Shiftcam Pro or the Sherpa. Not taking much video and will probably stick to a kit that includes a wide angle, a telephoto and a filter. Both companies have pro's and con's. Do you think one works better than the other for shooting photography? I know you're working on a new comparison video, but not sure it will be out before my trip. Either way I'll keep watching!
Would probably lean towards Sherpa as they’re looking pretty solid across their lineup. But ShiftCam are smaller and lighter, so probably better for travel. Check out this post I did on my website that might help with your decision… www.iphoneographers.tv/post/next-gen-iphone-lenses
Thanks for watching and best of luck on your trip!
Went with the Sherpa! TY@@iphoneographers
Hey there Blake, good video. Between Freewell Sherpa 2.0, Moment T-series, Shiftcam lens ultra, and Sandmarc, which do you think provide the best quality lens, materials, and overall best for the Iphone 15 pro?
Probably would go with Freewell or Sandmarc for overall best compatibility with a 15 Pro. Will have a video released soon comparing all the main lens brands.
@@iphoneographers Thanks for the reply, I look forward to the next video.
If I could trouble you for one more opinion, I’d appreciate it. Between Freewell and Sandmarc, Freewell lens are much bigger comparatively. Does that mean the glass optics are also bigger than Sandmarcs, which would affect quality of photos and videos?
@@iphoneographersHey Blake, is the video going to be released any time soon because I am really interested into buying and getting into this field. You’re the only channel that I’ve just been watching over and over again. I really want to know what would currently be best and I know you said Freewell, but has it changed or remained?
Could you please test these Sherpa lenses on a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
I would but I don’t have that phone. 😃
Can you put this on a smallrig case?
Not at this point. Maybe they’ll add a Freewell mount option one day though.
Anyone has this problem? My iphone 15 pro max with the sherpa vnd when i use ultrawide has a black area on one corner like the lens picks up an edge of the sherpa case mount
So you’re talking about using the Sherpa case and the magnetic filters (not the Sherpa lenses)? If so, haven’t seen that but using the Ultra Wide I have sometimes seen edges or even a vignette when using some filters, especially when panning quickly and using image stabilization.
@@iphoneographers yeah when using sherpa magnetic vnd filter on the sherpa case, if i use the ultrawide lens with iphone 15 pro max in photo and video i have a noticeable black area on the corner like the uktrawide lens picks up the boarder of the filter. I wrote to freewell about it and they answered that the vnd is ment to be used with wide and telephoto lens, if i want to use ultrawide lens i need to crop in a bit to erase the black area
Try the Reelflex G-series lenses
Definitely. I have used the prototypes, but the final versions aren’t available yet but will get some in the near future.
The 15 series seems like it has a strict limit of how good the lenses are suppose to be
How so?
What do you mean by that?
@@jachymJB because as a new phone gets released every year it’s making the lens companies struggle too much to make their lenses work with the newer phones with larger sensors
I don’t think it’s a limit. It’s more that the larger sensor requires different glass. I think beastgrip and the DOF adapter makes the most sense as a long term solution despite the cost. You can adapt proper lenses to your phone without worrying about sensory size and compatibility
Yeah the larger sensor is causing some issues with certain lenses and brands.
I just rewatched this video because I’m looking for the best 1.33 anamorphic lens option for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. My only question is, am I stuck using Freewell filters on their lenses or can I buy a step up ring and use my 62mm filters? I’m on a super limited budget so I need to save money where I can. I’ll eventually want the other lenses too but the 1.33 Anamorphic is at the top of my want list.
The absolute best is probably Beastgrip, but it’s more expensive and you have to use a cage. However, you can put whatever filter on there easily. To the best of my knowledge with freewell you have to use their filters, which by the way are good and they have a large selection, but at this point it is proprietary. This anamorphic lens though is definitely one of the better ones.
@@iphoneographers thank you Blake! I am going for the Freewell set up. It would be cheaper for me to use their filters and lens. I wish I could afford the Beastcage!
for me it isnt the exelent quality of the 1.33 or 1.55 lenses thats the deal breaker between freewell and shiftcam, i could overlook that imo minor inperfection in a heartbeat, its shiftcams terrible customer service and overall reliability as a whole.
Hey, very informative channel, Thanks for videos!
i would like to ask for advice if possible, i can donate some money to you
looking for the great setup for iphone 15 pro max, there are so many different ones and compatibility differs a lot too
What kind of setup are you looking for? A filmmaking rig or for CZcams videos or what type of work? There are lots of ways to go, so let me know and I’ll try to give some guidance. Thanks for watching!
Iphone 15 pro max
I am currently buying Hohem isteady mt2
I am wiiling to shoot music clips, artistic cinematics 24-25 fps 48 / 60 shutter speed, and usual blog / backstage videos @iphoneographers
My main focus is on fisheye and anamorphic 1.33 + must have is a ND filer 2-5 or even 6-9 stops (compatible with lenses)
Furthemore i would like to be able to use CPL and CineBloom (like Moment) if possible
Most of all i liked the SmallRig x Brandon Li cage beacuse it is very handy but i cant be sure
In short i want it all, being able to expand my arsenal in future, without restrictions switching from 1 brand to another
dont waste my money so to speak
this is big request tho, i would like to give donations if u can devote ur time in this situation
if choose between lenses and filters i would choose lenses, and handcraft the filters later on
I bought it and the lens really doesn't hold up well. And if you have the misfortune of touching this cumbersome lens, it tends to detach itself from the iphone! deception about the effectiveness of this system!
Which lens did you get? I’ve not had any detach. The mount is a little finicky at first, which I detailed in the other overview video, but once you figure it out they’re secure and work as advertised. If you got a defective lens or maybe case, then I would return it.
Thank you, that's very honest of you. I think I'll get an anamorphic again but one that screws on. It will hold better.@@iphoneographers
Personally I think ALL the lenses are a waist of time and money. With the iPhone already have 3 great lenses and good for every situation.
Ehh
For everyday kind of video then sure, but if you want to do anything more high-quality… And also especially for photography….Then the reason you use lenses is because you want to use your main 24mm camera/lens. It has the 48MP sensor, the fastest aperture, and it’s the largest so you get much better low light performance and also more shallow depth of field. Lenses also provide specialty looks like anamorphic or fisheye that you can’t get with the native built-in ones.