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Snap on a small cylinder and your phone suddenly reaches across the street like a compact telephoto rig. That’s the first impression the new Magic8 Pro Professional Imaging Kit leaves: it doesn’t pretend to be subtle.
Honor, working with accessory maker Telesin, built a package around the Magic8 Pro that centers on a magnetically attachable camera grip and a 2.35x telephoto extender lens that converts the phone’s native 85mm into an effective 200mm. It’s a simple promise—more reach, fewer compromises—and the kit delivers most of the parts you’ll need to make it real.
The bundle actually comprises nearly ten pieces. At its core sits a dedicated case that doubles as the platform for the system: Qi2-compatible magnets and a “radiator grille” design tucked into the shell help the phone shed heat while you shoot. Honor also bundles a wrist lanyard, a neck strap, the magnetic grip itself, and a USB cable for charging the grip.
For optical flexibility there’s a 67mm filter thread and three filter attachments: a basic mount, an adapter to accept standard 67mm glass (think neutral density or a circular polarizer), and a third mount specifically for the teleconverter lens. That adapter approach keeps the system useful even if you already own photographic filters.
The teleconverter looks and feels familiar if you’ve handled third‑party phone optics for other flagships. It’s in the same weight class as lenses made for the vivo X200 and the Oppo Find X9 Pro—about 207 grams (compare the X200 Ultra’s 209g). In practical terms that’s heavy enough to feel substantial, light enough to carry.
The magnetic grip is the standout. Because it uses Qi2/MagSafe-style magnets, it’s effectively case‑agnostic: slap it onto any compatible phone or case and the connection holds. It links via Bluetooth and brings pro-style controls—a two-stage shutter, a control dial, a zoom lever and a record button—plus a 1/4" tripod thread so you can mount the whole setup. Practical. Fast. Familiar.
The kit turns the Magic8 Pro into a genuine 200mm optical tool, with a magnetic grip that adds tactile controls and tripod compatibility.
The magnetic interface also buys you positional freedom. Landscape or portrait? No problem. Need to move from hand‑held to tripod? It snaps off and back on without fiddly levers. That speed is the kind of detail dedicated shooters appreciate when moments are fleeting.
One quirk to watch for: once the phone is married to the teleconverter lens you must enable the teleconverter toggle inside the camera UI. Forget that step and the viewfinder will show an upside‑down preview—annoying, but easy to fix once you know.
Honor didn’t stop at hardware. A firmware update shipped alongside the kit, and it lifts both main and telephoto stabilization to a CIPA rating of 6.5 (up from 5.5). Honor credits the jump to what it calls thermal‑awareness, motion‑adaptive logic and situational intelligence—terms that translate into steadier previews, fewer motion-blurred tele shots, and cleaner night captures when you’re zoomed in. The update also introduces the new AiMAGE Color Engine, tuned to deliver more authentic color rendering.
We ran comparative frames to see how the extender changes what you can capture. First: the native 85mm. Then the teleconverter at its 200mm reach. Finally a 2x digital bump to roughly 400mm. The teleconverter gives true optical reach; the 400mm result is usable, but past that the image becomes unmistakably digital—detail softens and processing artifacts creep in.
Beyond sheer reach, the optical benefits are obvious when framing equal-sized subjects. The teleconverter compresses the background—making it appear closer—and increases background blur compared with the native lens. That separation matters: it gives portraits and distant subjects a more cinematic look without relying solely on computational tricks.
So who is this for? The person who wants more telephoto capability from a flagship phone without carrying a mirrorless body and multiple lenses. The kit won’t replace dedicated glass for every pro job, but it narrows the gap in a practical, portable way. Try it on a bright afternoon, and you’ll feel the difference; try it at dusk, and you’ll appreciate the stabilization and color tweaks. If you like the idea of turning a pocket device into a proper long lens, this one makes a convincing case.
Source: gsmarena
Comments
Marius
Seems clever, but is the CIPA 6.5 claim actually tangible in handheld dusk shots? Or just shiny numbers. Also curious how bulky it feels all day, anyone tried wearing it
atomwave
Wow slap on that little cylinder and suddenly your phone is a long lens. Magnetic grip sounds brilliant, but that upside down preview bug?? ugh. Still wanna try it, looks fun
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