Digital Microscope Lens Apexel 100x with CPL Filter and 1.4"/ISO Phone Adapter (APL-MS009)

The Apexel Digital Microscope Lens 100x with CPL Filter and 1.4"/ISO Phone Adapter (APL-MS009) is a portable optical accessory designed to add high magnification capability to compatible smartphones. It provides approximately 100x magnification for close-up photography and visual inspection, and includes a circular polarizing (CPL) filter to reduce surface reflections and improve contrast. The package contains a 1.4"/ISO phone adapter to mount the lens on phones with matching adapter fittings, enabling handheld macro imaging for hobbies, technical inspection and field use.

Advantages

The integrated CPL filter helps suppress glare from shiny surfaces and enhances color separation, making textures and fine details more visible. The lens offers strong magnification while remaining compact and lightweight for easy transport. Combining the lens with the supplied 1.4"/ISO adapter simplifies alignment with the phone camera and provides stable mounting for handheld shooting. The design is suitable for quick on-site examination without requiring a full tabletop microscope.

Suitable for

• Macro photography of small objects such as insects, plants and minerals
• Electronics inspection, PCB close-up checks and solder joint examination
• Coin, stamp and jewelry evaluation
• Fieldwork and portable microscopy for hobbyists and educators

Key specifications

• Approximate magnification: 100x (device-dependent)
• Optical accessory type: digital microscope / macro lens with CPL filter
• Polarizing element: circular polarizing (CPL) filter included
• Mounting: 1.4"/ISO phone adapter for compatible smartphones
• Form factor: compact, handheld lens assembly suitable for portable use

How to use

Attach the Apexel microscope lens to the supplied 1.4"/ISO phone adapter and secure the adapter to the smartphone so the lens aligns with the phone camera. Position the phone close to the subject and adjust distance until the image comes into focus; small incremental movements are typically required at high magnification. Use the phone camera app to set focus and exposure, and rotate the CPL filter if necessary to reduce reflections and enhance contrast. For best results, stabilize the phone with both hands or place it on a steady surface to minimize motion blur.

Usage recommendations

Use ambient or controlled lighting and a steady support to improve image sharpness. Avoid pushing the lens directly onto delicate surfaces; maintain a small, safe working distance to prevent contact. When examining reflective materials, rotate the CPL filter slowly to find the orientation that reduces glare most effectively.