The OPPO Find X9 Ultra Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit is an ambitious accessory designed to elevate mobile photography. With its sophisticated name, it certainly lives up to expectations in performance and versatility.
Unlike vivo's X300 Ultra photography kit, which offers 200mm and 400mm teleconverter options, the OPPO kit features a single, versatile 300mm lens. Additionally, this lens can extend further when equipped with the included lens hood.
The kit includes several essential components: a phone case with a compact built-in grip, a lens complete with a body cap, lens cap, and lens hood; a filter accessory for attaching the teleconverter to the phone; a filter adapter for using 67mm filters with the Find X9 Ultra's quad camera, and a lens collar with an integrated tripod mount.
Exploring the Components
The tripod collar serves an essential role, providing a stable mounting point when used with a tripod. This design minimizes stress at the lens-attachment point, ensuring better durability.
Moreover, the collar offers a convenient holding point while moving, as showcased in this profile image where the lens length is clearly visible.
Though the vivo X300 Ultra feels slightly better balanced, thanks to its shorter teleconverter lenses, the 300mm lens on the Find X9 Ultra provides a uniquely immersive photography experience that transitions the device from a smartphone to a serious photography tool.
We appreciate the compact grip design on the case, which allows the phone to fit into your pocket easily and be used normally while shooting photos.
In contrast to the vivo X300 Ultra's larger detachable grip, which hinders pocketability, the Find X9 Ultra's setup allows for greater convenience when not in photography mode.
To utilize the Hasselblad Teleconverter, you must select its specific mode from the camera's menu, which can be somewhat less intuitive than vivo's direct on-screen toggle. Once activated, the system offers three zoom modes: 13x (native 300mm), 30x (690mm), and 60x (1,380mm). It's important to note that only the 13x zoom maintains optical quality; higher zoom levels suffer from diminished texture detail.
Below are some camera samples taken with the 300mm lens attached for your evaluation.
The 300mm Lens in Action
