16mm Wide-Angle Lens
Mobile wide-angle shots often distort at the edges and lose detail. This lens delivers a cinematic field of view without the fisheye curve—edge-to-edge sharpness built for landscape and architectural storytelling.
Universal Use: Works with all phones via the included clip.
Better Use: Pair with a Fotorgear Case for maximum stability and faster setup.
What's Included
- 1 × Primary Lens
- 1 × Universal Lens Clip
- 1 × Leather Protective Case
- 1 × Cleaning Cloth
- 1 × Rear Lens Cap
Compatibility
- Designed for iPhone and Android flagship smartphones
- This product uses a T‑mount interface — pairs best with a Fotorgear T‑mount case for secure, wobble‑free mounting
- Universal lens clip included — works with any phone
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Mobile wide-angle shots often distort at the edges and lose detail. This lens delivers a cinematic field of view without the fisheye curve—edge-to-edge sharpness built for landscape and architectural storytelling.
Universal Use: Works with all phones via the included clip.
Better Use: Pair with a Fotorgear Case for maximum stability and faster setup.
What's Included
- 1 × Primary Lens
- 1 × Universal Lens Clip
- 1 × Leather Protective Case
- 1 × Cleaning Cloth
- 1 × Rear Lens Cap
Compatibility
- Designed for iPhone and Android flagship smartphones
- This product uses a T‑mount interface — pairs best with a Fotorgear T‑mount case for secure, wobble‑free mounting
- Universal lens clip included — works with any phone
Mobile wide-angle shots often distort at the edges and lose detail. This lens delivers a cinematic field of view without the fisheye curve—edge-to-edge sharpness built for landscape and architectural storytelling.
Universal Use: Works with all phones via the included clip.
Better Use: Pair with a Fotorgear Case for maximum stability and faster setup.
What's Included
- 1 × Primary Lens
- 1 × Universal Lens Clip
- 1 × Leather Protective Case
- 1 × Cleaning Cloth
- 1 × Rear Lens Cap
Compatibility
- Designed for iPhone and Android flagship smartphones
- This product uses a T‑mount interface — pairs best with a Fotorgear T‑mount case for secure, wobble‑free mounting
- Universal lens clip included — works with any phone
Why We Made This
We realized mobile wide-angle photography often suffers from edge distortion and loss of detail. We built the 16mm Retro to provide a cinematic field of view without the 'fish-eye' effect, making it the perfect companion for landscape creators and architectural storytellers who demand edge-to-edge sharpness.
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro + 16mm Wide-Angle Lens
Shot on 16mm Wide-Angle
Ready in Seconds
Twist. Lock. Shoot.
Attach your Fotorgear Case, then twist the lens on the phone's telephoto camera until it locks. Precision-aligned for maximum stability. One standard across every Fotorgear lens and accessory — ready for life as it happens
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Fotorgear Camera App
Hardware is only half the story. The Fotorgear App unlocks the full potential of your Retro Photography Kit, turning your iPhone into a professional-grade cinema rig. From real-time lens stabilization to tactile physical controls, it's the software that makes every shot effortless.
EIS Handheld Stabilization
Electronic Image Stabilization reads your iPhone's gyroscope in real-time, canceling out hand tremors frame by frame. Even at extreme focal lengths, your footage stays fluid and tripod-smooth — without the tripod.
Pro Tools — Color, Depth & Precision
From manual shutter and ISO to anamorphic de-squeeze and depth control, the App puts cinema-grade tools in your pocket. Customize presets, shoot in RAW burst, and create with total creative freedom.
Works with the Native Camera App
Prefer the simplicity of the stock iOS camera? The Retro Bar works flawlessly with the native app right out of the box. No extra settings, no learning curve — just plug, pair, and shoot the way you always have, but with real tactile control.
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Specifications
1 x Vegan Leather Storage Case
1 x Universal Mounting Clip
1 x Cleaning Cloth
1 x Rear Lens Cap
FAQs
The lens attaches to your phone's camera system and works with a wide range of smartphones. The T-Mount version is specifically designed for Fotorgear Retro Cases, which are available for iPhone and select Android flagship models. The universal clip version works with most smartphones on the market.
To be sure, check the product page for the complete compatibility list. If your phone's camera module is centered and not obstructed by an unusually thick case, the clip-on version should work without issues.
Yes — and the difference is optical, not digital. Your phone's zoom and portrait mode process the image with software, which loses detail and can look artificial around edges and hair. This lens uses real glass to physically change how light hits your sensor, so the effect (compression, bokeh, macro detail, wide field of view — depending on the lens) holds up at full resolution, with none of the software smoothing or artifacts.
No. Attach the clip to your phone, screw the lens onto the mount, and you're ready to shoot — most people are set up in under a minute.
We recommend using the Fotorgear Case for a more stable, precisely aligned connection, especially for longer focal lengths like the 400mm or an anamorphic lens.
No. This lens gives you a wide field of view while keeping edges straight and sharp — no fisheye curve. If you want that curved look, check out our 8mm Fisheye lens instead.
Both — it's popular for landscape and architecture photography, and just as useful for wide cinematic video shots.
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