Apple iPhone 17 Pro Gets Up to 32x Zoom With Sandmarc’s New Telephoto Lens
The iPhone 17 Pro already brings strong camera performance, but Sandmarc is aiming to push Apple’s flagship even further with a new 96 mm telephoto lens designed for long-range photography. The add-on lens promises up to 32x hybrid zoom, giving iPhone users a way to capture distant subjects with more reach than the built-in camera system alone.
Sandmarc’s sample images highlight landscape photography, showing how much closer faraway mountains, buildings, and scenic details can appear when the telephoto converter is attached. For travelers, outdoor photographers, and mobile creators, this kind of extra zoom range could be useful for shooting subjects that are difficult to approach physically.
That said, the comparison images should be viewed with some caution. The examples appear to compare the iPhone 17 Pro’s main camera against the 32x hybrid zoom result using the Sandmarc lens. However, the iPhone 17 Pro can already achieve 8x hybrid zoom without any external attachment, so the real-world difference may depend on shooting conditions, subject distance, and how much zoom is actually needed.
The Sandmarc 96 mm telephoto lens is a fairly substantial accessory. It measures 8.9 centimeters in length and weighs 255 grams, meaning it is not a tiny pocket lens. Users who want the best experience may prefer pairing it with a case, grip, or tripod, especially when shooting at high zoom levels where stability becomes more important.
The lens is now available through Sandmarc’s online store for $345. Shipping is free within the United States. Sandmarc is offering versions compatible with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, as well as the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
For iPhone photographers who want more flexibility than Apple’s built-in telephoto camera can provide, Sandmarc’s new 96 mm lens could be an appealing upgrade. It is especially suited for landscape, travel, wildlife, and city photography, where extra reach can make the difference between a standard shot and a more dramatic close-up.
