Moment rolls out new T-Series lenses for iPhones and Android phones, promises big camera-like photos

Moment has introduced its latest smartphone camera lenses, which it is calling the T-Series. While the company plans to continue selling its M-Series lenses, the T-Series brings several upgrades that are aimed at accommodating the general trend towards larger camera sensors. The new T-Series lenses add 25 percent more glass, a 20 percent larger aperture, an additional lens element, and a larger bayonet interface to help accommodate a wider variety of phones including iPhones and phones from a variety of Android phones OEMs. This change is also aimed at accommodating smartphones with sensor shift stabilization.

Moment says that the T-Series lenses have increased resolution thanks to higher modulation transfer function (MTF) scores. A higher MTF means that the lens is able to better resolve details and transmit contrast, which should naturally lead to more pleasing images that approximate a dedicated camera. The company says that this approach was necessary to get the most out of the higher resolution sensors hitting the market. In all, the T-Series comprises six new lenses: a 58mm tele ($150) ; an 18mm wide lens $130); a 14mm fisheye lens ($120); a 10x macro lens ($120); a 1.55x anamorphic lens available with the option of gold or blue flares ($150), and a 1.33x anamorphic lens also available with the option of gold or blue flares ($150).

Moment also makes cases that include drop-in lens mounts for the iPhone 14 series, although it appears to have stopped making similar cases for the latest Android phones. Android phone users can still use the Moment T-Series lenses with their devices but will need to purchase the T-Series universal lens mount ($30). Moment expects the T-Series lenses and universal lens mount to work with all iPhone 13 and 14 models including the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro models and newer, along with the Galaxy S24 Ultra launching early next year.

Purchase the Moment M-Series 58mm tele lens currently reduced by $40 for just $110 on Amazon.