Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The iPhone 17 Pro series phones now have a built-in 200mm lens in addition to a 100mm, so I decided to test them out trying to shoot Sergio Leone style close-up shots.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:59 100mm Tests
2:57 200mm Tests
5:13 48mm Tests
6:02 24mm Tests with ReeFlex 2x Lens
7:16 Wrap-up
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The iPhone 17 Pro series phones now have a built-in 200mm lens in addition to a 100mm, so I decided to test them out trying to shoot Sergio Leone style close-up shots.
🎬 My movie "Casey Makes a Mixtape" is NOW STREAMING!👇🏻
caseymakesamixtape.com
▶︎ FEATURED GEAR
ReeFlex lenses geni.us/ReeFlexProLenses
SmallRig wireless monitor geni.us/bwjpLH4 (Amazon)
Beastgrip Pro geni.us/QdB1
Manfrotto ONE Tripod geni.us/OsFc (B&H) or geni.us/d9vgGw (Amazon)
LEARN MOBILE FILMMAKING!
▶︎ Complete Guide to the Blackmagic App geni.us/BlackmagicCamCourse
▶︎ Smartphone Cinematography 101 (SAVE 10%): bit.ly/SmartCineSave10
▶︎ How To Make a Short Film Guide geni.us/DIYShortFilmGuide
▶︎ Complete Guide to Smartphone Audio: bit.ly/SmartAudioGuide
🎥 Making movies with an iPhone? Check out our LUT Packs!
geni.us/iPhoneLUTs
▶︎ FAVORITE Apps & Gear:
Blackmagic Cam (camera app) apple.co/3NQ4doM
LumaFusion (editing app) on iOS: apple.co/2zL3sJW
Smartphone Gimbal geni.us/BaAGD
Hybrid Gimbal geni.us/NmUCxt
Tripod Mount geni.us/v3pto
Mini Tripod geni.us/DbUyG
Battery Pack geni.us/weBviG
Small LED Light geni.us/Baj8XIB
Camera Mount Mic geni.us/df8Tcb8
Moment Lenses geni.us/ShopMomentLenses
Sandmarc ND Filters/Lenses bit.ly/ShopSandmarc
▶︎ MUSIC We Use (get 2 months free): goo.gl/RcMx4N
▶︎ EDITED with Adobe Premiere Pro geni.us/E1XrVk
Need more smartphone filmmaking gear ideas?
iphoneographers.tv/apps-gear
▶︎ JOIN this channel to support it and access cool perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC8Zxb0nqCebD3AZ4S6SmC-g/join
▶︎ CONNECT:
twitter.com/ifilmmakers
instagram.com/watchifilmmakers
facebook.com/iphoneographers
▶︎ SUBSCRIBE & listen to my PODCAST bit.ly/AlmostProPodcast
If you’re new to the channel it's all about taking mobile & DIY filmmaking to the next level. I share tools, tips & techniques to empower indie filmmakers, YouTube creators, mobile journalists and really anyone who wants to create better videos and movies. I primarily use iOS devices - but most of the tips will work with any smartphone - so if you're an Android user there's plenty of good info here for you, too! :)
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:59 100mm Tests
2:57 200mm Tests
5:13 48mm Tests
6:02 24mm Tests with ReeFlex 2x Lens
7:16 Wrap-up
Disclaimer: We use affiliate links from Amazon, B&H and more. As an Amazon associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, which helps support our channel - and it costs you nothing extra.
#iphone #cinematography #sergioleone
Thanks for watching!
©2025 Splashbox Studios
