SANDMARC has just released a new lens specifically designed for iPhone shooters: a 48mm telephoto tetraprism. When using this telephoto lens with the latest iPhone 17 Pro’s 8x zoom lens, you’ll get up to 16x (384mm) optical zoom. So, let’s take a closer look at it!

SANDMARC is an American manufacturer specializing in high-quality accessories for creators looking to improve the quality of their smartphone footage. The company recently launched a Star Filter for iPhone/smartphone, but if you follow our news coverage, you probably remember their Telephoto 6x or 58mm telephoto lens for iPhone. So, why release a new telephoto lens?

SANDMARC Telephoto Tetraprism lens – features

The main difference between the SANDMARC 58mm telephoto lens and this new 48mm telephoto tetraprism is that the latter is designed to be used in front of the iPhone’s 8x telephoto sensor. In contrast, the 58mm telephoto lens is made to extend the main 1x sensor. So, in short, this new lens is not compatible with the iPhone’s 1x camera, and the 58mm telephoto lens is not compatible with the iPhone 17 Pro’s 8x telephoto camera.

For iPhone 17 Pro users, this 2x optical lens doubles your reach and provides 8x optical zoom at full 48MP resolution, or up to 16x zoom at 24MP. If you use older iPhone models, you’ll get 10x optical zoom on the iPhone 16/15 Pro Max. Please note that this lens is only compatible with the iPhone 17 Pro Max/17 Pro/16 Pro Max/16 Pro, and 15 Pro Max.

The 48mm telephoto tetraprism can attach directly in front of your iPhone’s telephoto camera with the included clip-on mount, or you can screw it to the included SANDMARC iPhone case. The lens weighs 143g/5.04oz, it has a height of 57.3mm/2.25in and a diameter of 40.5mm/1.59in. Lastly, the front filter thread is 17mm, but the lens comes with a 43mm lens filter adapter, compatible with SANDMARC’s filters and others.

Price and availability

The SANDMARC Telephoto Tetraprism lens is available to preorder now for $269.99, and it should start shipping at the end of November. The lens comes with a case, a filter mount, a clip-on mount, a lens pouch, and front/back lens caps.

What do you think about this telephoto tetraprism lens? Did you upgrade to the new iPhone 17 Pro? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!

by Jeff Loch

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Blackmagic Design has released version 3.1.2 of its Blackmagic Camera app for iOS, further refining the feature-rich 3.1 update that introduced ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Open Gate recording, and powerful remote-sync tools.

The new release (App Store link) addresses several bugs while adding 1920×1440 Open Gate recording with Apple Log, catching up with what’s possible with Apple’s latest generation of iPhone Pros.

Since we last covered version 3.0, both 3.1 and 3.1.2 have transformed the app from a capable companion to a professional-level tool, bridging smartphone capture with DaVinci Resolve workflows

Major 3.1 update: ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, and advanced control

Version 3.1 debuted support for ProRes RAW recording and Apple Log 2 on the new iPhone 17 Pro models, both of which Apple introduced in their Camera and Final Cut Camera 2.0 apps with the latest iPhone prior to that.

Blackmagic also added compatibility with its Camera ProDock, enabling HDMI monitoring, external timecode, and Genlock sync – features that mirror those of professional Blackmagic cameras. We just received the Blackmagic ProDock for review and will put it through its paces soon alongside the iPhone 17 Pro.

Redesigned user interface, fullscreen histogram and audio meters, remote camera control for multiple iPhones, LUT manager

The update didn’t stop at codec and hardware integration. A redesigned interface introduced a dedicated lens panel for quick zoom control and a new dolly-zoom automation mode. The histogram can now expand to full screen, complete with clipping indicators for each channel, while the audio meters gained a full-screen view for easier level monitoring.

Other key tools include:

• Remote camera control for multi-iPhone setups, allowing synchronized recording and live monitoring.
• Time-lapse mode directly within the frame-rate panel.
• Three programmable function buttons for fast access to custom settings like autofocus, ISO, or white balance.
• A new 2× anamorphic de-squeeze option and a comprehensive LUT manager that lets users import, export, or bake looks into footage.
• Proxy live sync, which uploads proxies to Blackmagic Cloud while recording, and a live-streaming section for direct cloud broadcasting.

Together, these additions made the iPhone feel much closer to operating a URSA Mini Pro or Pocket Cinema Camera, marking a major step toward unifying the mobile and professional ecosystems.

What’s new in version 3.1.2

Just released, the 3.1.2 update focuses on fine-tuning the experience while introducing 1920×1440 Open Gate recording with Apple Log — a format ideal for reframing between horizontal and vertical outputs .

According to Blackmagic’s release notes, the patch also:

• Fixed an issue where stabilization could not be disabled.
• Resolved problems preventing immediate use of newly imported LUTs.
• Corrected orientation errors in ProRes RAW recordings when orientation lock was active.
• Addressed rare recording failures on iOS 26.
• Improved overall performance and stability.

This smaller update strengthens version 3.1’s new features, especially for mobile cinematographers using Apple Log workflows and DaVinci Resolve for color finishing.

We’ll dive into a full test of the iPhone 17 Pro and the Blackmagic ProDock shortly. If you have any specific requests of what you want to see tested, please comment below.

By Nino Leitner

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Adobe has released a new Premiere app for iPhone that brings multi-track, frame-accurate video editing, studio-quality AI audio tools, and Firefly-powered visuals to mobile, with seamless handoff to Premiere Pro on desktop. The app is free to download today, with Android in development.

Adobe’s push into serious mobile post is no longer theoretical. The new Premiere on iPhone app (App Store link) is now available (we reported about the announcement in early September) and aims to compress much of the desktop experience into a touch-first workflow that keeps creators moving fast on set, on the street, or between client calls. Beyond the feature list, the bigger story is Adobe’s consolidation of its mobile lineup: Premiere Rush is being phased out as Premiere on iPhone becomes the company’s flagship path to publish from a phone, with send-to-desktop when projects need finishing on a larger screen.

What’s new in the mobile Premiere

Adobe’s iPhone app centers on precision editing and audio, plus a direct bridge to desktop finishing.

• Multi-track timeline and 4K HDR: Unlimited tracks, frame-accurate trims, speed and motion effects, animated captions, and instant background removal, all tuned for iOS performance.  
• AI audio for cleaner dialogue and timing: Enhance Speech for clear voiceovers and Generative Sound Effectsto place perfectly timed effects without hunting libraries.  
• Firefly-powered visuals: Generate stickers and background expansions, and create unique assets that carry Adobe’s “commercially safe” promise.  
• Cross-device workflow: Start on iPhone, then hand off to Premiere Pro on desktop for deeper grading, effects, or mix work.

Start editing on iPhone, continue on desktop

For pros, the headline is not that you can cut on a phone. It is that you can reliably cut on a phone and keep edits interoperable with a desktop timeline. That matters on doc runs, branded content days, or newsy social deliverables where a client needs a same-day vertical plus a longer horizontal cut later. The AI audio upgrades are practical, especially for quick voiceover cleanup or dropping a bespoke effect exactly on action without breaking flow.

Rush out, Premiere in

Adobe confirms Premiere Rush is being discontinued as the company transitions mobile users to Premiere on iPhone. If you have Rush muscle memory or ongoing projects, this is the sign to migrate and test round-tripping with your desktop workflow. An Android version of the new Premiere app is in development, with preregistration pages live.

Pricing and availability

Premiere on iPhone is free to download and available globally today on the App Store. The core experience is ad-free and watermark-free, with optional upgrades for additional storage and Firefly generative credits.

Quick take for professional Premiere editors

If you already live in Premiere Pro, this mobile app is the most direct route to keep edits in the family when speed is the priority. It will not replace a calibrated desktop, yet it can plausibly deliver polished social, BTS, and client-review cuts with audio that is cleaner than typical phone workflows. The real test will be stability on long multi-track timelines and how faithfully effects translate back to desktop, but on paper this is Adobe’s most convincing mobile editing move so far.

Key features at a glance

Android version in development

Multi-track, frame-accurate timeline with 4K HDR support

Enhance Speech and Generative Sound Effects for audio

Firefly-powered visual generation and assets

Send projects to Premiere Pro on desktop

Free download, optional paid storage and AI credits

Android version in development

By Nino Leitner

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