iPhone 17 Pro Gets 24x Zoom With Sandmarc's New Tetraprism Lens

Source: MacRumors

Overview

California‑based accessory maker Sandmarc has launched a new Tetraprism 72 mm Lens for iPhone that adds 3× optical magnification on top of the iPhone 17 Pro’s built‑in tetraprism telephoto camera.

Key Specs

• iPhone 17 Pro built‑in telephoto: 48 MP Fusion Telephoto, true 4× optical zoom (100 mm equivalent).
• Sandmarc Tetraprism 72 mm lens: adds genuine optical magnification, extending the effective zoom to up to 24× on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
• Optical zoom options:
  • 12× optical zoom at full 48 MP resolution.
  • Up to 24× zoom at 24 MP resolution.

Optical Design

Sandmarc says the lens uses a multi‑element, multi‑coated glass construction that preserves sharpness and color accuracy at a distance while reducing flare. The optical compression effect is marketed as ideal for:

• Landscapes
• Cityscapes
• Wildlife
• Tight, layered looks that typically require a dedicated camera

Compatibility & Usage

• The 48 mm model (offering 2× magnification) also mounts directly to the tetraprism camera.
• Both the 48 mm and 72 mm lenses require a third‑party pro camera app such as Halide or Blackmagic Camera, because Apple’s stock Camera app may automatically switch lenses.

Additional Resources

• Sandmarc website
• Original article on MacRumors: iPhone 17 Pro Gets 24x Zoom With Sandmarc’s New Tetraprism Lens

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