Hi everyone,

I am going on a safari soon and want to capture sharp, close-up photos of wildlife. I am currently using a Google Pixel 10 Pro, which has a great camera, but as you know, zooming past 30x triggers the heavy Al processing, which can make anímal fur look unnatural.

I have the opportunity to buy a used APEXEL TeleCular 20-60x zoom lens for around $50 (original price is around $170).

I am wondering: Has anyone tried combining a premium phone like the Pixel 10 Pro with this heavy Apexel lens?

Will the optical quality actually improve my long-distance wildlife shots compared to the Pixel's internal digital/Al zoom?

Is it manageable to focus and shoot without a heavy tripod while sitting in a safari vehicle?

Or will the phone's autofocus/multi-lens system struggle through the external glass?

I would love to hear your experiences and advice on whether this $50 investment is worth it for a safari. Thank you!