# Multi-Device Camera Lenses The X-Lens Pro Slips onto Your Smartphone, Laptop or Tablet By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xlens-pro References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/06/23/putting-the-excellence-in-x-lens/) Expanding the existing capabilities of your smartphone or tablet camera with a [clip-on lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martvsen-magstack) has become quite popular, but the X-Lens Pro aims to help further expand what's possible with external lenses. Designed for use on your smartphone, tablet and laptop, the lens works to stay in place via a vice mounting system in order to clip conveniently onto your device without having to settle for traditional clips. The X-Lens Pro is crafted from anodized metal and has been designed in a series of bold color options that make them inherently suited for use with [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-75mm-macro-lens) products. The lenses are the design work of Damon Lin and features a series of lenses to utilize including [macOS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskminder1), telephoto, fish-eye and wide angle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-device Camera Lenses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: New lenses that can be used on smartphones, tablets, and laptops, expanding the capabilities of device cameras. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Development of new camera lenses for smartphones and tablets. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creation of clip-on lenses that enhance the camera capabilities of laptops and tablets. - **Design and Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing aesthetically pleasing and color-coordinated lenses that are specifically suited for use with Apple products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-tseries-mobile-lenses.md) - [Space-Saving Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra.md) - [Elongated Smartphone Photography Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-probe-lens.md) - [Pro-Grade Aftermarket Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-6x.md) - [Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-camera-lens.md) - [Photographer-Grade Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra-explorer-series.md) - [Pro-Grade Macro Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-75mm-macro-lens.md) - [Hyper-Zoom Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-tetraprism.md) - [Full Lens-Equipped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-2.md)