PGYTECH RetroVa 2X telephoto lens for iPhone 17 Pro
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Choose countryThe PGYTECH RetroVa 2X is a telephoto lens for photographing distant subjects with the iPhone 17 Pro. Its 2.35× optical teleconverter brings birds, stage performances, architecture and city scenes closer within the frame.
Magnification and optics
Paired with the iPhone 17 Pro camera, it provides a 235 mm equivalent focal length, corresponding to 9.7× optical zoom. The stated maximum range extends to a 960 mm equivalent and 40× zoom; this maximum is not specified as optical zoom.
The optical system contains 13 elements in 3 groups and is optimised for the iPhone’s F2.8 aperture. Optical glass helps preserve image detail and clarity when shooting at high magnification.
Keeping the RetroVa system
The system is designed to let you retain RetroVa accessories after upgrading your phone. For a move to iPhone 18 Pro, the planned upgrade path is to replace the case with a version for the new phone while keeping the remaining RetroVa accessories.
| Manufacturer | PGYTECH |
|---|---|
| Model | P-PG-131 |
| Materials | PC, aluminium alloy, microfibre, silicone |
| Weight | 130 g |
| Dimensions | 122 × 104 × 44 mm |
| Compatibility | iPhone 17 Pro |
| Teleconverter optical magnification | 2.35× |
| Optical construction | 13 elements in 3 groups |
| Aperture optimisation | iPhone F2.8 |
| Equivalent focal length with iPhone 17 Pro | 235 mm |
| Equivalent optical zoom with iPhone 17 Pro | 9.7× |
| Maximum equivalent focal length | 960 mm |
| Maximum equivalent zoom | 40× |
| EAN | 6937452751713 |
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Is 40× the optical zoom?
The teleconverter itself offers 2.35× optical magnification. With iPhone 17 Pro, the stated optical zoom is 9.7×. The 40× figure is the maximum equivalent zoom and is not specified as optical.
Can I keep my RetroVa accessories after changing phones?
The system is designed for an upgrade to iPhone 18 Pro by replacing the case with a version for that phone while retaining the other RetroVa accessories.
