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Abhi247
0
Mar 30, 2018
What do you guys think about Moment’s new ANAMORPHIC lens for smartphones ? Is it good to invest money on lens for smartphones rather than point n shoot camera or entry level DSLR ?
a_Doghouse
0
Mar 30, 2018
Abhi247A complete answer is - it depends. 1. how good is the image sensor on the camera vs the phone? Most of the time, you will find that the image sensor on your phone is no where near the quality you will get with even an entry level dslr. Why, physical size! Phones have to be designed to be small so the chips are tiny. 2. What are you going to take with you. Will you really bring the lens with you? Will you bring the DSLR? 3. Balance - A DSLR is balanced between the body and the lens. The smartphone isn't.
BF_Hammer
717
Mar 30, 2018
Abhi247Just looking at what it does, I think the primary intent of the lens is more for shooting video in cinematic widescreen.
So if you are looking to do some minor video production work with not a lot of money invested, I can't argue against going that route. But here is my pitch for a separate camera, especially for still photography. First thing, a smartphone loses it's portability and convenience factor as soon as you attach the add-on lens. Really, those reasons are pretty high on everybody's pitch for using a smartphone over a dedicated camera. You are not going to just put the camera/lens in the pocket and think nothing of it. You have to remove the lens and possibly store in some kind of container to keep safe and relatively clean. You can have a better optical zoom range on a dedicated camera vs a stock smartphone, and you don't have to remove the lens every time you are done taking photos. You can work with multiple storage cards with a dedicated camera. "Bokeh" has to be simulated with a filter on a smartphone, but can be created optically on a DSLR. Really most effects on a smartphone are special filters that must be done to an image that you often can create optically (and look more natural) on a DSLR. And will you need to buy a new lens adapter to fit when you replace the phone in a year or 2? I'm using some lenses and flashes I have had for 10 years with my current Nikon DSLR.
Unpractical
1
Mar 30, 2018
Abhi247I think phones with a good camera app that lets you change the settings can be really beneficial. Especially since a lot of phones can get down to 2 or 1.8f to give you that professional photography look with the depth of field. I think it's a good idea to invest money into a smart phone lens if it's a good product but having a dedicated dslr or mirrorless will always be my preferred go to for shooting.
therealmuthu
34
Apr 1, 2018
Abhi247It depends on your budget for an entry level DSLR/Point and shoot. If your budget is $200-$300, then your phone + moment is probably your best bet. If your budget is closer to $500 or even more, take a look at Sony A6000 and Sony Alpha series.
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