The fisheye lens has been popular among photographers since Nikon released the first-ever consumer-grade fisheye camera lens in 1962. In the 60s, photographers began using fisheye lenses to shoot album covers for famous rock legends, including The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix.

The ultra-wide angles and hemispherical distortion created by the fisheye lens made rock stars appear 'larger than life' in front of the camera. Today, skaters, surfers, rock climbers, and others are elevating their content by utilizing the fisheye effect.

You don't need an expensive lens for a DSLR camera to achieve the fisheye effect. As the iPhone camera continues to advance there are more options for filmmakers and photographers to shoot right from their phone.

If you want to know how you can achieve the fisheye effect on your iPhone check out these two options:

The first way to create the fisheye effect on your iPhone is by using an external lens attachment. Unlike camera apps, a fisheye lens attachment offers a true fisheye effect by adding an additional optic over the iPhone camera lens.

Using a fisheye lens attachment with your iPhone provides all the benefits of a professional fisheye lens at a fraction of the cost. The SANDMARC Fisheye Lens Attachment features a 10mm optical lens that offers a 210° field of view. It comes with a convenient clip-on mount and an included case for easy setup.

Lens attachments for iPhones are an excellent option for anyone looking to expand their creative skills. Unlike lenses made for digital cameras, iPhone lens attachments are compact, easy to use, and affordable.

The curved lens and extremely wide angle of fisheye lenses capture more horizontal detail while adding striking hemispherical distortion. Whether you're capturing content at the skate park, backpacking through the mountains or exploring a new city, the fisheye lens for iPhone is a portable and convenient accessory that creates stunning effects.

There are many different IOS camera apps designed to provide a variety of styles and effects which are not already available on the iPhone camera. Although a camera app cannot alter the actual optics or change the shooting capabilities of an iPhone camera, it can distort the images so that it mimics the effects of a fisheye lens.

Whether you're new to iPhone photography and video or a seasoned pro, the fisheye effect can add an exciting new element to your content.

While shooting with a camera app is an easy and affordable way to get started with the fisheye effect, it comes with limitations. Unlike a lens attachment, a camera app doesn’t alter your camera lens but distorts the image itself to create the fisheye effect, which can result in lower image quality and less authenticity.

Fisheye lens attachments made for your iPhone, on the other hand, create a true fisheye effect by physically mounting an optical lens over your iPhone camera. The SANDMARC Fisheye attachment uses a 10mm lens to create a 5x ultra-wide angle. It also comes with a dual mounting system, including a case and a clip. With the clip, you can place the lens over either the front or back camera, allowing for more flexibility and ensuring the highest quality fisheye shots