60mm Portrait Lens

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.

You can use both, but we strongly recommend using the Fotorgear app, which allows you to manually lock the telephoto lens.

The native camera may automatically switch to the main sensor in low-light conditions, which causes black edges or vignetting. The Fotorgear App locks your phone to the telephoto lens, ensuring the external lens works properly at all times.

It depends. The Retro Series lenses come with a universal lens clip that allows you to attach the lens directly to almost any phone, regardless of the case you're using. This provides maximum flexibility — you don't need to remove your everyday case just to shoot.

However, if you want the most stable and precisely aligned connection, the T-Mount system paired with a Fotorgear Retro Case is the better choice. The lens clicks directly into the case's built-in mount, eliminating any guesswork around alignment and providing a rock-solid foundation for shooting.

Phone portrait mode relies on algorithms to detect subject edges and blur the background. This often results in cut-out edges around hair and fine details, making the image look artificial. The 60mm Portrait Lens uses physical optical compression and shallow depth of field. The background blur is a real optical effect, not an algorithm guessing what should be blurred.

Portrait photography, street photography, and half-body shots. The 60mm equivalent focal length provides natural spatial compression, unlike wide-angle lenses that distort facial features or longer lenses that flatten them. Skin tones remain natural, and background blur is soft and organic.