Apple just raised the bar again with the iPhone 17 Pro lineup — and with all the talk about “crazy zoom,” we’ve been getting one big question from the community:
Is the REEFLEX Super Telephoto 240mm still worth it on iPhone 17 Pro?
To answer it properly, we did what we always do: real-world testing (not spec-sheet talk). Watch the video here below! 🎥
Why the Super Tele 240mm lens?
The REEFLEX Super Telephoto 240mm has been a fan-favorite since it launched in 2024 (originally for iPhone 15 Pro Max and 16 Pro) — but iPhone 17 Pro changes the game with dual telephoto cameras, so it’s fair to ask if it still makes sense.
Reach: the “wait… WHAT?” moment 🤯
Let’s start with the headline: reach.
The Super Telephoto lens doubles the iPhone 17 Pro’s telephoto range, turning the native 4× and 8× telephoto cameras into 8× and 16×. In other words: you’re not just zooming more — you’re getting real usable distance for subjects that were previously out of reach.
If you shoot:
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travel details you can’t walk up to 🏙️
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wildlife & nature 🦅
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sports & action 🏁
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compressed, cinematic long-lens looks 🎬
…this is where the 240mm starts to feel like a different category of iPhone photography.
Resolution & RAW: where it gets seriously “pro” 📸
Here’s the part many people miss: it’s not only about zooming farther.
With the Super Telephoto, you get an 8× telephoto at 48MP, which gives you much more room to crop, print larger (depending on your printing workflow), and keep detail where digital zoom would usually fall apart.
And if you’re the kind of creator who likes to own the final look…
8× RAW on iPhone 17 Pro (yes, really)
One of the biggest wins: you can shoot 8× in RAW — using the REEFLEX Pro Camera app.
RAW isn’t for everyone, but it’s a powerful option if you want to avoid heavy processing and keep maximum flexibility in editing.
4x Telephoto Camera (native)
8x Telephoto Camera (native)
8x Telephoto Camera + Super Telephoto 240mm
= 16x (400mm Equivalent Focal Length)
Macro Add-Ons: higher-resolution close-ups 🔬
The lens system also unlocks higher-resolution macro photos when paired with ST240 Macro Add-Ons — a great combo if you shoot products, textures, watch details, food, or anything where micro-detail matters.
Portraits: the “Telephoto Magic” look ✨
If you love that long-lens portrait vibe — natural compression, cleaner separation, more flattering perspective — the Super Telephoto brings a very distinct look to iPhone shooting.
And if you want to go deeper: we also reference a full tutorial for Super Telephoto portraits (linked in the video description).
What we tested in the video
Keeping it simple, practical, and honest — here’s what this review focuses on: real comparisons, real scenarios, and when the lens actually makes sense (and when it doesn’t).
The verdict: is it worth it?
Short answer: yes — if it matches how you shoot.
If you want to zoom further on iPhone 17 Pro, to achieve distant subjects - without compromising image quality, or if you want to capture incredible portraits with shallow depth of field and stunning macro shots where the naked eye can't see, the Super Telephoto is absolutely worth a look — especially because it expands what’s realistically shootable on a smartphone.
