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    Review: Olloclip Active Lens for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

    By Phil DzikiyMay 19, 2021 9:36 pm UTC

    Olloclip’s new Active Lens ($100) for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus pairs a telephoto lens — last seen in the company’s Telephoto + CPL Lens — with a new ultra-wide-angle lens. As per usual with Olloclip’s latest lens kits, the Active Lens comes with three wearable pendants, lens hoods, and a carrying pouch. Two included clips to be inserted in the kit make Active Lens compatible with either the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus — the kit also fits Olloclip’s new Ollocase.

    Review: Olloclip Active Lens for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus


    Review: Olloclip Active Lens for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

    Because we’ve already seen what Olloclip’s telephoto lens can do — refer to the Telephoto + CPL Lens review for more details — the new ultra-wide lens is of greater concern to us for purposes of this review. When compared to the regular wide-angle lens in Olloclip’s 4-in-1 Photo Lens, the differences are obvious. As one might expect, Active Lens’ ultra-wide lens gets more in the frame. There is also a bit of distortion and a fisheye effect at the edges, though — as pictured below, first is a shot with Olloclip’s wide-angle lens. After that is the ultra-wide lens — notice how it brings in the edges of the nearby walls into the shot, and how they have a fisheye look.

    Review: Olloclip Active Lens for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
    Review: Olloclip Active Lens for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

    Here, in a more open area shot, the fisheye effect isn’t as pronounced. Again, the wide-angle lens is first, followed by the ultra-wide lens. We really like the width of the scene in the former.

    Review: Olloclip Active Lens for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
    Review: Olloclip Active Lens for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

    The telephoto lens, as also in Olloclip’s Telephoto + CPL Lens, offers a quick 2x optical zoom. The comparison below shows a shot of a building with the iPhone 6 Plus camera, and a second shot with the telephoto lens attached.

    Review: Olloclip Active Lens for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
    Review: Olloclip Active Lens for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

    It can be hard to keep Olloclip’s lens options straight at this point — Active Lens is the company’s sixth lens kit for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Compared to the Telephoto + CPL Lens, we think Active Lens has a wider appeal (pun intended). We also prefer it to the Telephoto + Wide-Angle Lens, at the same price. While we still believe the 4-in-1 Lens offers the best overall value, Active Lens is a better option for those who want a zoom lens, and those looking to get the widest shots on an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, outside of panorama pictures. Active Lens earns our general recommendation.

    Our Rating

    B
    Recommended

    Company and Price

    Company: Olloclip

    Model: Active Lens

    Price: $100

    Compatible: iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus

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    Phil Dzikiy was the Editor-in-Cheif at iLounge. He mostly edited and oversaw all site editorial content, managed staff and freelancers, made the final call on product review grades and awards, and led online coverage of all Apple events and live coverage of the International CES in 2015.

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