If you'd like to use your collection of lens filters not only with your DSLR or mirrorless lenses but also your smartphone camera, Moondog Labs' latest product might be worth a closer look: the company's new Multi-Camera Filter Mount lets you attach photo filters, for example neutral density or polarizing filters, with a standard 52mm diameter to your smartphone.
The holder works with any phone for which bayonet mount cases from manufacturers such as Moment, Rhinoshield or Sirui are available. The Moondog filter holder then clips onto the bayonet mount and, with a filter attached, covers all lenses in a multi-lens array, allowing for use with smartphone ultra-wide, standard-wide and tele lenses. Larger filters can be attached using a step-up ring.
The Moondog Labs Multi-Camera Filter Mount is available now for $35 on the Moondog Labs website.
Exactly my thoughts. If you are going to drag all kind of accessories, it's not convenient anymore, might as well have a compact mirrorless. Also, if you are not going to compromise on the quality of the shot to the point of putting on a filter (at which point, you typically look after every details before pressing the shutter) you might as well take time to file transfer to the computer and properly post process as well.
How *doesn't* it serve that preference? This filter mount is literally the size of the lens cap on most stand-alone cameras! There are times when I have wanted to use a circular polarizer when taking photos with my smartphone. Now I can. A 52mm circular polarizer and this filter mount takes up practically no space at all!
@julieng - "If you are going to drag all kind of accessories, it's not convenient anymore, might as well have a compact mirrorless."
Dragging around all kinds of accessories? This filter mount is no larger than the lens cap on a mirrorless camera! And one or two filters takes up hardly any space at all. You act like we're dragging around a bag full of full frame lenses! My smallest and lightest mirrorless lens (the Samyang 35/2.8 which uses a 49mm filter https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samyang-af-35mm-f2-8-fe) is larger and heavier than this filter mount plus a couple 52mm filters. So I don't see how this filter mount is "inconvenient" and equivalent to "dragging around" mirrorless gear. Stop being so overly dramatic.
There have been plenty of times when I wish I could have used a polarizing filter on my smartphone camera lens to reduce reflections, deepen a blue sky, etc. With convenient little mounts like this, we can now do that.
1kg of PLA or ABS for 3d printing costs $12 (PLA is not recommended for camera accessories, not strong enough). 1kg of carbon fiber composite (with ABS / Nylon) is about $30. Printing a tiny filter holder like this requires less than 100g of material. Even when you factor in the power bill you are looking at an average $5 cost only when you use exotic materials like carbon fiber. Or you can go even cheaper with ABS since this is for smartphones. ABS is a reasonably strong plastic.
I've been testing out my own 150mm square filter holder designs for the f2.8 ultrawide lenses i own with a bulbous front. But my design isn't threaded/screw type. You can print threaded parts but the long term wear and tear is a big question mark. So my designs are either clamp-lock or magnetic. Anyway, the end result is, i don't have to pay a ridiculous $300 for a filter holder kit. Even with the costs of my prototypes factored it I'd be spending only around $50.
Oh boy. Does this mean every new filter holder for every camera will be news worthy from now on? What about step up rings? Why is there no article about that? Just thinking about the endless amazon affiliate links in dozens and dozens of different sizes ... what a missed opportunity!
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