I highly recommend SANDMARC to everyone due to its high quality products and warranty service . I recently brought an iPhone 17 pro max leather case I must say the quality leather and came... See more
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SANDMARC® designs premium iPhone lenses, DJI filters, GoPro mounts & accessories. Enabling photographers & adventurers capture next-level content.
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7965 Dunbrook Rd, 92126, San Diego, United States
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- www.sandmarc.com
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Great customer service and Warranty
Great customer service for a Company that really stands by their product. I had an issue with my leather watch band and the company replaced it under warranty.
Absolutely recommend.
I love the band and found out the…customer service was just as good.
I love the band and found out the company has great customer support and backs their product. This tells me they actually care about their customers. Rare and appreciated.
Great service of Sandmarc
Frustrating customer experience
My package is currently being held by customs due to a discrepancy between the commercial invoice and the order confirmation.
I contacted support multiple times over several business days and only received a partial response. I am still waiting for clarification while additional storage fees continue to accumulate and there is a risk of the package being sent back. This has been, and still is, a very frustrating customer experience. I really can’t comprehend how an international company can leave a paying customer in this situation for so long. I would not recommend SANDMARC to anyone.
True quality, and a look befitting my Apple Watch
When I ordered my band it was out of stock, but came back in when Sandmarc said it would. Shipped out quickly and I received in two days. A good company to deal with.
Now about the band. My old watch is a titanium case and band divers watch. I appreciated it for its strength and light weight, and the ability to go through TSA without taking it off! When I ordered my new Ultra 3 watch I was suprised when it came with a rubber band. I tried a few other types of bands but always wanted a Titanium bracelet. I looked on Amazon read many reviews and decided to go with Sandmarc grade 5.
I’m delighted with this band. It was easy to adjust to my wrist and looks and wears fantastic, very secure, befitting a watch at this price point.
Thank you Sandmarc!
The quality of Sandmarc lenses are the…
The quality of Sandmarc lenses are the best I’ve seen for Smartphones. The clarity and versatility are as good as you can get. And they truly push the limits of smartphone sensors.
Outstanding Service
I made an error in my order. The quality of service in correcting my error was outstanding!
Very prompt in delivery
Very prompt in delivery. I love my purchase. They were very accommodating when I had a problem with my order.
Good company
After i made an order and canceled after one hour still the item was sent to me but talking to Sandmarc customer service they understood and they fully refunded me and also did let me have the lens free.
That is what i call a good company to deal with.
Thank you so much for your help.
S Bahrami/ Canada
I ordered a 2x lens magnifier in hopes…
I ordered a 2x lens magnifier in hopes it would work for my application. After buying the ProCam app and adjusting settings on that for clarity I still got sub par results. My iPhone camera has better results.
I emailed Sandmarc to initiate a return and was even considering an alternate lens to try out. But the correspondence between myself and sandmarc continued to get worse and worse.
They have the absolute worst customer service. It takes them days to send a response and in my experience they have done everything to avoid initiating a return on the product which caused me to not even want to try a new product from them much less send mine back after reading some other reviews from others.
It’s not about for the money for me anymore. I just want to make people aware of what the potential outcome may be if the product ordered doesn’t work for their specific application they most likely will not get a refund and even worse no feedback at all from the company.
Excellent service to UK
Very rapid delivery from US to UK, no additional unexpected delivery charges, personal response from company, high quality product, one happy customer!
I had a great experience with SANDMARC
I had a great experience with SANDMARC. The product quality is excellent and you can immediately tell there’s a strong attention to detail in both design and performance.
At first, I’ll be honest—I wasn’t getting the results I expected from the macro lens. I even saw some mixed opinions online that made me question it. But instead of giving up, I decided to dig deeper and understand how to properly use it.
That’s when everything changed.
After adjusting the macro settings on my phone and taking the time to learn the correct setup, the results improved dramatically. The image quality, sharpness, and detail are truly impressive when used correctly.
There’s one key detail I want to highlight for anyone using the macro lens:
👉 Make sure you are using the 1x camera on your phone.
Using other zoom options can reduce the effectiveness of the macro and you won’t get the same level of detail.
I highly encourage anyone purchasing this product to:
• Use the 1x lens for macro photography
• Take a moment to explore their phone’s camera settings
• Learn proper focusing distance and lighting
• Be patient during the first uses
Once you dial it in, the results speak for themselves.
This is a professional-level tool, and like any good tool, it requires the right setup and technique to get the best results.
Also, I really appreciate the brand presence—it’s clear SANDMARC is doing something right, as I originally discovered them through strong recommendations and online visibility.
Overall, I’m very satisfied and would definitely recommend SANDMARC to anyone serious about mobile photography.
Grade 5 Titanium Watch Band
I purchased the Grade 5 black watch band to go with my black Apple Watch Ultra 3. They look good together. It took me a while to get the band to fit properly on my wrist but customer support and the videos on their site were extremely helpful.
Great Support!
Great support from the company with an issue which I had with a product. I definitely will buy again with confidence! Thank you SANDMARC team!
Yannis S.
expensive accessory that prioritizes aesthetics over real optical performance.
I purchased Sandmarc lenses for my iPhone, expecting a meaningful upgrade in image quality. Unfortunately, they were a complete disappointment.
The lenses added weight and looked premium, but in real-world use, they noticeably reduced sharpness, introduced distortion, and degraded overall image quality. Instead of enhancing the footage, they made it worse.
In comparison, Zeiss lenses on other mobile phones like vivo perform significantly better in terms of clarity, contrast, and edge sharpness.
What made it more frustrating was being told that I need to use an external third-party app to get “proper results.” If a product requires additional software to compensate for its limitations, that’s already a red flag. The app experience itself was poor and raised concerns around stability and security.
Overall, this felt like an expensive accessory that prioritizes aesthetics over real optical performance.
For the price, it simply doesn’t deliver.
Excellent customer support
The customer support from this company is out of this world! They have been extremely helpful and I would encourage anyone to purchase their products!
I ordered the wrong case
I ordered the wrong case - my mistake! Consequently I contacted Sandmarc, who obligingly informed me, "not to worry", we'll send you the right case! Which they did, absolutely no discussion, they just did it! Considering it was my fault, I consider the service from Sandmarc to be really good and I will continue to deal with them.
Their range of lenses is great and they're useful quality accessories for my iphone!
Received faulty iphone cases
Received faulty iphone cases. Cannot use lens without the relevant attachment. After far too many emails back and forth, finally received replacement cases. I was charged extra for this which is disappointing. Did not meet expectations. Won’t order again.
Grade 5 Titanium band is a super premium band
I've purchased several products from Sandmarc and they are all very high quality. My most recent purchase was their grade 5 titanium AppleWatch Ultra band. Out of several Ultra watchbands I own, this band is the only one I wear now.
I had a minor issue with the clasp not holding as expected and customer service resolved it quickly and professionally. I highly recommend Sandmarc and especially recommend the Grade 5 Titanium band.
Jeff
Wow!
I can confidently say that investing in Sandmarc lenses has completely transformed the way I shoot on my phone. I currently own the 25mm Macro, 100mm Macro, Microscope lens, and the 58mm Telephoto, and every single one of them has exceeded my expectations in ways I honestly didn’t think were possible with mobile photography.
Let’s start with the macro lenses, because they are nothing short of mind blowing. The 25mm Macro is incredibly versatile and quickly became my go to for close up shots. It delivers stunning clarity, rich detail, and a natural depth that makes textures and small subjects come alive without feeling overly compressed. It’s perfect for flowers, food, product shots, and everyday creative exploration.
The 100mm Macro takes things to an entirely different level. The working distance alone makes it a dream to use. I can capture extreme detail without casting shadows or disturbing my subject. The sharpness is unreal, edge to edge, and the background separation you get feels almost DSLR like. If you’re even remotely serious about macro photography, this lens is a must have.
Then there’s the Microscope lens, which is just pure magic. This lens is on another planet. The level of detail it reveals is something you don’t truly understand until you see it for yourself. It turns the invisible into the visible. Textures, fibers, surfaces. Things you’d never notice with the naked eye suddenly become entire landscapes. It’s endlessly fascinating and incredibly fun, whether you’re a creative, a science nerd, or both.
The 58mm Telephoto rounds out the kit perfectly. It produces beautifully compressed images, clean subject separation, and flattering perspectives that are ideal for portraits, detail shots, and cinematic compositions. It feels refined, sharp, and purposeful. Not just a zoom, but a true creative tool.
Beyond the lenses themselves, the build quality across the board is exceptional. These lenses feel solid, premium, and thoughtfully engineered. They’re easy to mount, stay secure, and feel like tools made by people who actually use and care about photography.
What truly sets Sandmarc apart, though, is their customer service. I had an issue with one of my lenses, and I was honestly blown away by how it was handled. The problem was resolved incredibly fast, without any pushback, hassle, or endless back and forth. No questions, no frustration. Just smooth, respectful, and genuinely helpful support. That level of service is rare, and it speaks volumes about the company behind the product.
In a world full of questionable mobile photography accessories, Sandmarc stands out as a company that delivers professional level gear, backs it with top tier customer care, and genuinely supports its customers. If you’re on the fence about these lenses, don’t be. They are absolutely worth it.
If you care about image quality, creativity, and working with a company that actually has your back. Get the Sandmarc lenses. You will not regret it.
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