Moment’s T-Series Macro II Lenses (Getting Started Guide)

So you want to get really close. You’re in good hands.

We finally released the new T-Series Macro 10x II and T-Series Macro 75mm II lenses — the same beloved focal lengths as before, now rebuilt with more glass and roughly 30% more sharpness than the original T-Series macros. That extra resolving power makes it even easier to focus at extreme close-up distances and gives you edge-to-edge clarity, even on high-resolution cameras like the iPhone 17 Pro.

This guide walks you through what’s new, how these lenses differ from the original versions, how to install and use them with your phone and the Moment Pro Camera app, and how to decide between the 10x and 75mm… or why you might want both.

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Macro 10x Mobile Lens - T-Series / I

$193~~$258~~

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Macro 75mm Mobile Lens | T-Series - I

$193~~$258~~

What’s New?

Macro I vs Macro II

At a high level, the new T-Series Macros are “same vibe, upgraded body.” You still get the original 10x magnification and the 75mm macro focal length you already know. The working distances are the same, the T-Series mounting system is unchanged, and both are still true macro lenses, which means they’re only designed to focus at close distances rather than act as general telephoto lenses.

The big change is what’s happening inside the lens. The new versions use more refined optics, giving you about 30% more sharpness than the original T-Series Macro 10x and 75mm. That means way cleaner details, improved edge-to-edge performance, and better corner sharpness, especially on newer phone sensors that push a lot more resolution. It also makes it easier to see what’s actually in focus when you’re working inches away from your subject, which is a big deal in macro photography where depth of field is razor thin.

If you already own the T-Series Macro 10x or 75mm Model 1, they’re still great tools and will continue to work just fine. However, they’ll gradually phase out once we sell through existing inventory. For anyone who wants the sharper, more modern “II” version, we’re extending our trade-in program to include the original T-Series macro lenses, so you can send in your Model 1 and step up to the new glass.

Device Compatibility

Both the Macro 10x and Macro 75mm install the same way, whether you’re on an iPhone or another modern smartphone. They’re built for the T-Series lens mount, which is our current system for newer phones. On iPhone, these lenses are designed to work especially well with recent models like the iPhone 15, 16, and 17 families, including the Pro and Pro Max cameras. On Android and other phones, you can use a T-Series Universal Mount instead of a dedicated case, with results that may vary depending on your device.

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Universal Lens Mount - T-Series

$69

Installing Your T-Series Macro Lens

To set things up, you’ll first install a compatible T-Series Moment case (or universal mount) and make sure the mount is lined up over your phone’s main camera, usually the 1x lens. This is the highest-quality camera on most phones and where you’ll get the best results. Once your case or mount is in place, you simply twist the macro lens into the T-Series mount until it clicks and feels snug. Then open your camera app or Moment Pro Camera, make sure you’re using the main 1x camera, and you’re ready to shoot.

On iPhones with built-in macro modes, it’s a good idea to turn off the automatic Macro Control in the Camera settings. Otherwise, the phone might try to switch to a different lens when you get close to your subject, which can conflict with the Moment lens and make things look weird. With Macro Control off, your phone stays on the main camera and lets the Moment lens do its job.

Macro 75mm

The Macro 75mm is your “macro from a comfortable distance” lens. It’s still a true macro lens, but instead of forcing you right up against your subject, it lets you step back a bit while keeping things detailed and intimate. This makes it a great tool for flowers and plants, food photography, insects and critters that spook easily, small objects, and even macro-style details in portraits like eyes, hands, or fabric textures.

The 75mm focal length gives you a slightly tighter, more cinematic look than a standard phone lens, with a bit of compression and smoother background blur. Practically, that means your subject looks more “pulled forward” while the background softens, creating images that feel closer to what you’d get from a dedicated camera and macro lens. Compared to the closer 10x macro, the 75mm gives you more of the environment in the frame, so you can tell more of the story around your subject rather than going fully abstract.

The working distance for the Macro 75mm is roughly 70–100mm (about 7–10 centimeters) from your subject. If you try to focus from farther away than that, everything will look blurry, so it’s important to move into that macro range. Once you’re in the right zone, you can either tap to focus using the phone’s autofocus or switch over to manual focus in the Moment Pro Camera app and fine-tune it yourself.

Macro 10x

The Macro 10x is what you reach for when you want to reveal tiny details you can’t really see with the naked eye. It excels at subjects like water droplets, plant textures, fabric weave, paper grain, jewelry, watches, and other small objects with intricate details. It’s also amazing for creating abstract images where texture and color become the entire composition.

Because this is a true 10x macro, you need to work from a very close working distance, roughly around an inch or a few centimeters from your subject. Instead of relying on the phone’s autofocus and zoom sliders, you’ll mainly be focusing by physically moving the camera closer or farther from whatever you’re shooting. The trick is to start slightly farther away, slowly move in, and watch the screen until the detail “snaps” into focus.

For the best control, the Moment Pro Camera App is your friend. You can select the 1x lens, switch to manual focus, and use focus peaking to highlight what’s sharp. With macro, even tiny movements affect focus, so it’s normal to gently rock your body forward and back until the area you care about lights up with focus peaking. Because depth of field is so shallow, it helps to shoot in bright light, use both hands, and, if possible, rest your elbows or phone on something stable. A small tripod, clamp, or stand can make a big difference.

10x vs 75mm

Which One Should You Get?

The Macro 75mm is better to creators who want a more versatile, cinematic macro look that still feels like a “real camera shot.” You get close-up detail but with a bit more breathing room, which makes it easier to shoot flowers, insects, food, and small objects without scaring anything away or contorting yourself into weird positions. It’s also generally more forgiving to learn on, since that 70–100mm working distance gives you a little more flexibility to move around.

If you’re primarily interested in textures, patterns, and ultra-tight details, start with the Macro 10x. If you want macro that doubles as a storytelling and detail lens, or you often photograph living subjects, start with the Macro 75mm.

Using the Moment Pro Camera App

You can absolutely shoot with your phone’s default camera app, but the Moment Pro Camera App gives you more control, which really helps at macro distances. Manual focus lets you decide exactly where the sharp plane is, focus peaking shows you what’s actually in focus, and manual exposure control helps keep highlights and shadows in check, especially outdoors or in mixed lighting.

On newer iPhones like the 17 Pro, shooting at higher resolution preserves more of the detail these new macro lenses can resolve. Just remember to disable any auto macro or auto lens switching features in the system Camera settings so the phone doesn’t fight the lens by hopping to another camera module when you get close.