Using the Tele 58mm for iPhone
The 58mm Tele Lens works great with the built-in iPhone Camera app, but a few small settings can help you get cleaner, sharper results, especially if you’re using it for portraits, travel, product shots, or everyday details.
ProRAW for More Editing Control
For higher-quality images with more room to edit, turn on Apple ProRAW if your iPhone supports it. ProRAW gives you more flexibility when adjusting exposure, highlights, shadows, and color later. Apple notes that ProRAW files also take up more storage, so it’s best for intentional shots rather than every quick snap.
How to Enable ProRAW on iPhone
- Open Settings
- Tap Camera
- Tap Formats
- Turn on Apple ProRAW or ProRAW & Resolution Control, depending on your iPhone model
- Open the Camera app
- Tap the format option at the top of the screen and choose RAW when you want to shoot in ProRAW
To keep ProRAW from turning off between sessions, go to Settings > Camera > Preserve Settings, then turn on the ProRAW or Resolution Control option.
Use HEIF Max or RAW Max for More Detail
On supported iPhones, you can choose higher-resolution capture options like HEIF Max or RAW Max directly in the Camera app. Apple says iPhone 14 Pro and later Pro models with iOS 17 can shoot up to 48MP using HEIF Max or RAW Max, though resolution can change when using zoom, Night mode, or Flash.
Use HEIF Max when you want high-resolution images with smaller file sizes.
Use RAW Max when you want the most editing flexibility and don’t mind larger files.
Best Framing Tip
Use the iPhone’s native 1x camera with the 58mm Tele Lens mounted. This gives you the cleanest optical result from the Moment lens. Avoid stacking heavy digital zoom on top of the lens unless you’re intentionally going for a tighter crop.
Aspect Ratio Tip
Use 4:3 for the most flexible photo file. It captures the full sensor area and gives you more room to crop later for Instagram, web, prints, or thumbnails.
Use 16:9 only when you already know you want a wider, more cinematic crop.
