Meet Tetraprism
72mm Lens
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Each lens comes with an included iPhone case.
Why we made this
Designed to extend the full capability of the iPhone’s telephoto camera, the SANDMARC Telephoto 72mm adds 3x optical magnification directly to the built-in zoom system. Mounted to the tetraprism lens, it delivers extended reach with true optical compression and preserved image clarity.
Featuring
3x Optical Zoom
Up to 24x Zoom on iPhone 17 Pro Models and 15x Zoom on iPhone 16 Pro Models and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
For iPhone's Tetraprism
Adds extended reach to the built-in zoom system of iPhone's Tetraprism Camera.
Premium Multi-Coated Glass
Made with multi-element, multi-coated glass, the lens includes an ultra slim lens case and seamless filter mount.
Seamless Attachment
Compatible with all SANDMARC iPhone Filters, Cases, and Gear.
Optical
Zoom Comparison
Before
iPhone 17 Pro Max Zoom
After
iPhone 17 Pro Max + 72mm
Triple your Zoom
3x Tetraprism Zoom
Up to
24x
iPhone 17 Pro
Up to
15x
iPhone 16 Pro
How it works
For iPhone 17 Pro, it provides 12x optical zoom at full 48MP resolution, or up to 24x zoom at 24MP. For iPhone 16 Pro Models and iPhone 15 Pro Max, you get up to 15x optical zoom.
SANDMARC Ecosystem
The 72mm lens integrates seamlessly with SANDMARC gear. Mount it to our dedicated cases, stacking filters, or locking into our Tripods, Creator Grips, and Sliders.
Comparison
2x vs 3x Tetraprism
| Features | 2x (48mm) | 3x (72mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 143g | 180g |
| Height | 57.3mm | 70mm |
| Focal Length | 48mm | 72mm |
| Focus Distance | 16ft (5m) - ∞ | 26ft (8m) - ∞ |
| Zoom (17 Pro Models) | Up to 16x (384mm) |
Up to 24x (576mm) |
| Zoom (16 Pro Models) | Up to 10x (240mm) |
Up to 15x (360mm) |
| Best For | Travel, Mountain Landscapes, Street Portraits | Landscapes, City Scenes, Wildlife, Live Events, Travel |
Shot On
Tetraprism 72mm Lens
What's in the box
FAQs
Yes. The SANDMARC app is designed specifically for our lenses and is free to download. Get it here: SANDMARC Camera App.
No. The 72mm adds true optical magnification on top of Apple’s tetraprism lens, which preserves detail and compression better than digital cropping.
No. It is designed exclusively for the telephoto tetraprism camera and will not work on the 1x main camera.
It is compatible with models: iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
At 24MP and 24x, you still retain strong detail, but maximum resolution and clarity are achieved at 48MP and 12x.
Autofocus works normally when using a compatible pro camera app. Stability becomes more important at higher magnification.
Not required, but recommended for maximum sharpness at longer distances, especially in lower light.