So Much Closer to Nature: Macro 75mm II & Macro 10x Mobile Lens Review

Moment Team @moment

April 2, 2026

A hands-on review of Moment’s Macro 75mm II and Macro 10x Mobile Lenses, from photographing tiny mushrooms and spring blooms to discovering just how much beauty lives in the smallest details.

There’s so much more to notice in your surroundings once you decide to get a bit closer — the texture of a winter-worn leaf, the slimy texture of a mushroom, the way the light hits a subject in the tiniest of ways. I’ve always loved photographing those details and appreciating the beauty that surrounds me while out in one of my favorite gardens or forests.

Being able to capture these details with my phone makes it so immediate and accessible. I love having these two tiny lenses in a side pocket of my sling or backpack. It’s the perfect pairing for whatever other work I’m accomplishing with my other cameras and can help round out the visual story of my location.

First Impressions: Build and Setup

Both lenses feel very solid and well made and I was very surprised with how they felt in hand. Setting them up with my iPhone 15 Pro was super easy with the Moment Phone Case (which side note - now lives on my iPhone and has such a pleasing feel and texture to it). I liked how there was no fiddling or wondering if they were installed properly, which I’ve had an issue with in the past with some other brands mobile lenses.

The 75mm II would be my go to out of the two lenses. It helps give a bit more room for the subject but still brings me right into seeing the beautiful by tiny details of my macro subject. I can’t wait to try this lens out once the spring and summer garden return. I’d love to see how it renders roses.

The 10x II is perfect for super close textures and more abstract details (think the middle of the flower (stamen/carpel)).

While I would choose the 75mm II for my use cases I love having both in my sling as they compliment each other and their respective use cases.

Macro 10x Mobile Lens - M-Series / I

$25~~$99~~

Shooting with the Macro 75mm II

The first thing I noticed with the 75mm II was the focus distance as you don’t have to be right on top of your subject. Having that extra space helps with not blocking the light or disturbing the scene. This lens delivers beautiful compression and really helps bring the main focus of the shot to the forefront, with a smooth falloff into a blurry background.

When I photographed the tiniest of mushrooms on the forest floor, this lens made it so easy to get the focus and bokeh exactly where I’m usually going with my larger mirrorless macro lenses. It blew me away that I could keep those lenses at home and have this lens as my dedicated macro option.

Shooting with the Macro 10x

The 10x II takes a sec to get used to, but once you realize where this lens shines, it gives you the impression that there’s a whole world that you’ve been missing (right below your feet).

The thing with this lens is that you need to get close, like inside the subject type close. Which leads itself into a great lens for experirmentation - which is a really exciting feeling!

This 10x lens is amazing for capturing the textures of my subjects' wood, leaves, and petals. There’s a patience needed when shooting with this lens, which is actually one of its strong points. It forces you to slow down, watch where your light is coming from, and steady your hand to capture the smallest of details. While it can be hard to nail the shot with this lens, when you do, there’s a real reward. If you’re looking for a new way to see the world, this lens would be a perfect starting place.

Image Quality and Rendering

Both of these lenses create sharp professional looking images but my use for each one is slightly different.

The 75mm II has smooth falloff and beautiful background separation. It’s easier to compose with because of the working distance and compression.

The 10x is sharper in a more aggressive way because you’re searching for those micro details. This is the lens I’d use to show off textures.

Both of these lenses feel serious in a way that I’ve never felt mobile lenses feel. And that’s definitely the case when it comes to image quality.

What Surprised Me

I initially assumed I’d use the 10x more because of how dramatic it is.

But I found myself reaching for the 75mm II more often in everyday situations. It integrates into my style naturally — especially for quiet, early morning details and more straightforward compositions. Perfect for that tiny mushroom, beautiful new spring bloom or a tiny bug that’s caught my eye’s attention.

The 10x became something I use when I want to push further. When I want abstraction. When I want to turn something simple into something almost unrecognizable.

I was surprised with how well the images came out that I shot with both of these lenses. Moment’s lenses remind you that you don’t always need the super expensive and heavier gear. Less is more and these lenses are an amazing reminder of that.

The other thing that hit me while I was out with these is just how much they compliment one of my fav cameras, the FujiFilm X100V. I can use my camera from my abstract work or more landscape like shots and then quickly switch to my iPhone and these two lenses for the macro shots that I love to capture but normally need to bring a different macro lens and camera with me. Neither replaces a dedicated macro camera setup — but that’s not the point. The strength here is mobility and immediacy. You can carry these anywhere. You can create detailed, high-quality macro images without carrying a full kit.

For me, that’s huge.

Limitations

The 10x requires steadiness. If you’re shooting handheld in low light, you’ll feel that challenge. It’s not a casual, point-and-shoot macro. It demands intention.

The 75mm II, while versatile, isn’t going to give you that extreme magnification look. If you want to fill the frame with the tiniest possible detail, the 10x will go further.

I also was surprised that I wasn’t able to use the 75mm II as a portrait style lens on my iPhone. It only works as a macro shooter so keep that in mind.