{
  "id": 16183956,
  "title": "Does your iPhone camera have hidden lenses you’ve never used? Here’s how to check for these secret extras",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/does-your-iphone-camera-have-hidden-lenses-youve-never-used-heres-how",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-23T11:22:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/does-your-iphone-camera-have-hidden-lenses-youve-never-used-heres-how-to-check-for-these-secret-extras/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Did you know that your iPhone camera has hidden lenses you may not be aware of? If you're an avid picture-taker with an iPhone, you'll appreciate these lesser-known features. One of the most popular hidden lenses is the 1x lens on recent iPhone Pro models, which provides a 24mm equivalent view. This lens is great for landscapes and various other subjects. While it's not as powerful as the 4x zoom lens, it can still deliver impressive results.\n\nTo access these hidden lenses, simply tap on the 1x lens icon within the camera app. You'll be surprised to find additional options, including a 1.2x (28mm) and a 1.5x (35mm) lens. These lenses offer amazing results and can help you get closer to your subject without using excessive zoom.\n\nInterestingly, the 2x (48mm) lens is displayed right on the screen, making it easy to access. When you use any of these lenses, the phone actually crops a portion of the central portion of the sensor, which maintains high image quality thanks to the phone's high-resolution sensor, such as the 48MP Fusion camera found in most recent iPhones.\n\nThis feature isn't limited to the newest iPhone 18 Pro/Max models. It works with any iPhone that has a 48MP main sensor and a 24mm equivalent main lens, such as the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro, and all the Max variants. However, it's not available on cheaper models like the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17e, although they still offer the 2x/48mm option.\n\nIf you're having trouble finding these hidden lenses, you may need to enable them in your settings. Simply go to Settings > Camera > Fusion Camera and ensure the tabs are moved across for the additional lenses. Moreover, you can also set any of these lenses as your default, allowing the app to start with your preferred lens.\n\nSo, why not give these hidden lenses a try and see how they enhance your iPhone photography? Take a look at the images below to see the difference a 1x (24mm), 1.2x (28mm), and 1.5x (35mm) lens can make in shooting the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.",
  "summary": "Make use of the iPhone’s 48 megapixel Fusion camera and it’s like you’ve got a kit bag of lenses to play with The post Does your iPhone camera have hidden lenses you’ve never used? Here’s how to check for these secret extras appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}