Freewell Sherpa review: Filters and anamorphic lens for iPhone

Freewell has released a new collection of magnetized filters and a 1.55x anamorphic lens that mount directly to a Sherpa MagSafe compatible case. I've been testing and using the accessories with an iPhone 14 Pro Max, and have some thoughts about their pros and cons.

Disclaimer: Freewell provided everything seen in this video. They have not paid for this video, nor have they seen it prior to publication. All opinions shared are my own.

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Freewell Sherpa mobile filters and anamorphic lens

📕 CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - MagSafe case
2:41 - Magnetized filters
3:46 - Variable ND filter
6:00 - Finding the right filter
6:39 - Circular polarizer filter
7:16 - Diffusion filters
9:13 - Pros and cons
9:47 - Anamorphic lens
16:33 - Bluetooth grip
20:22 - Outro

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[HKLam]

An honest and unbiased review, excellent job!

[denissoldo]

im just commenting because the audio in this video is insanely good

[jackh]

Best review on this product by a long shot!! Thanks!!

[zimai]

I really like your introduction of his bluetooth grip, and his shortcomings are indeed what I consider!

[billwdwc]

very nice video and perfectly explained . Thanks

[project_poor_runner]

I’ve been looking at this setup for a few days now and your video has been the best explanation, and has actual photo comparisons of the different lenses. Thank you sir.

[ArmaMoto]

Liked the video as it was a great video, but also because someone is finally mentioning Cinema P3. I hope filmic learns it’s lesson and stops the subscription garbage, I will say if they didn’t I may not have ever found the far superior Cinema P3 app.

[quietboysince]

Thank you very much for the detailed review of the FreeWell iPhone products and especially in conjunction with the excellent Cinema P3 app! Neither in the video, nor in the blog you did not highlight the fact that ND filters for an anamorphic lens, unlike filters for DSLR, cannot be stacked, although it is understandable in principle because of vignetting problems. In my opinion, threaded systems with adapter rings are much more convenient, which allow you to use high quality DSLR filters on the iPhone. 

Thank you especially for the visual comparison of the Glow and Snow Mist filters, because the official response from FreeWell gave me the exact opposite descriptions :).

[jimbotski]

Awesome review. I might wait hopeful for Sherpa 2.0

[TomGavioli]

I agree with your reaction about the case, no grip and cheap materials, mine is now getting scratched on the lens mount, would not buy again. Nice review, thanks.

[clausstahl]

This is called In-Depth-Review...good job.

[heffe]

This entire kit for the price is mind blowing. Everything in the kit is so well made, even the case is premium. Actually thee best case I’ve ever had on my phone. I tried the litechaser kit and was underwhelmed. Got this and was honestly blown away. Freewell are good people too, because my nd 8 filter for the lens didn’t tighten all the way. I emailed them and they took care of it within a day. Will absolutely buy more products that I need from this company. Really impressed by them.

[thealaris]

This should be made years before, great someone finaly did it

[ksleejerry]

Thank you Todd! It was a great video and I did learn much from this clip!🥰

[wearetrackclub]

Nice review, the comparisons were really helpful too!

[Aimlessexpat]

very helpful.. I'm in the same camp that I would prefer the option to use solid ND filters that can mount without the need for the anamorphic lens adaptor... I tried this exact system with the VND and it didn't control enough light. Also, at stop 1and 5 you could see the distortion in the corners.... pretty worthless on sunny days when you really need more of a 32 or 64 equivalent.

[paramveerssachdeva]

Honestly i love how patiently and with ease you have explained in detail, thanks a lot for the video. And I love to know what i just learned from here.

I love the lighting in your video and, do share the details of the lighting and filter you have used in making your own video. Im an amateur, so pardon my simple question.

I shall be using a gimbal, DJI om % or insta 360 Flow. hope that would take the weight of these filters.

[versus]

Great video explaining the product. Would that be a good starter kit for someone who's beginner but wants nice quality footage for an upcoming trip ? First trip my child and want to be able to capture nice footage for make a video for memories.

[manius_dive]

What camera app are you using? Great review😊

[FranciscoAlvarezTV]

Nice video, Todd. Perhaps you can upload a Reel to IG of yourself vlogging with the Anamorphic lens just to see what that looks like.