Bought a $20 phone lens kit on a whim and it's actually not terrible

Saw one of those clip-on macro and wide angle lens sets at a gas station in Flagstaff. Figured for twenty bucks, it was worth a laugh. Tried the macro lens on my phone to look at a circuit board, and the detail was shockingly clear. I still wouldn't use it for serious photos, but for quick, close-up looks at small parts, it's weirdly handy. Anyone else have a cheap gadget that surprised them?

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patricia_rodriguez5d ago

Wait, are we calling a gas station lens kit "handy" now? That's a low bar.

kim.stella5d ago

Remember that viral photo of the moon from last year? The guy used a $15 clip-on lens from a truck stop. Got 50k likes before anyone knew.