I’m loving my S23 Ultra, but I want to push its photography limits even further. I’m specifically looking for high-quality macro or anamorphic lenses that won't cause vignetting on that massive sensor. Has anyone tried Moment or Sandmarc glass on this specific model? Which attachments actually deliver the best sharpness and build quality for mobile cinematography?
> Has anyone tried Moment or Sandmarc glass on this specific model?
Hmm, I've had a different experience. Honestly, even with premium glass, the S23 Ultras huge sensor kinda causes major edge blurring with basic clip-ons. I'd actually suggest a different approach—skip the clips and grab the Beastgrip Pro Universal Smartphone Rig. If u wanna do macro, the Moment Macro 10x Lens is solid, but u gotta get the Moment S23 Ultra Case or it wont line up right.
Quick question - what's your actual budget here?? High-end glass like Moment Blue Flare Anamorphic Lens is amazing, but honestly, it gets pricey once you buy the specific mounts. I've been doing this for years and found Apexel 100mm Macro Lens is a total steal at like $35 compared to $120 for the big names. Are you trying to stay budget-conscious or go full cinema grade??
I totally agree with the point about the massive sensor on the Ultra—it's a completely different ballgame than older models. I spent weeks basically doing a deep dive into the market before buying anything because the optics on these newer 200MP sensors are a total nightmare for external glass. I've been testing a few different configurations lately, comparing the high-end boutique brands against the more industrial market stuff, and it's wild how much the lens coatings and element spacing matter. My current setup actually struggled a lot with internal reflections and some pretty nasty chromatic aberration initially because the main lens is just so wide. I found that even the top-tier glass I've been using—the one I got for more cinematic shots—still requires some serious manual focus tweaking in Pro Mode to avoid that softness around the edges. Tbh, the industry is still kinda catching up to how big these mobile sensors are getting. Like, the physics of it just makes it tough to maintain sharpness across the whole frame without some serious bulk. It's basically a balancing act between finding a mount that's perfectly centered and glass that can actually resolve enough detail for that sensor.
Did this last week, worked perfectly
Lol I was literally about to post the same thing. Glad someone else brought it up.