Trying the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s New 8x Telephoto Lens

The iPhone 17 Pro cameras have an optical zoom that goes to 8x, doubling the range of the zoom on the last model. It offers an equivalent focal length of 200mm, which will be great for photographers wanting to really get in on the action from a distance. CNET’s Managing Mobile editor Patrick Holland got a chance to try it out 🤳#iphone17pro #appleevent #iphone17promax #8xtelephotolens #iphonephotography #apple

Post from CNET on September 10, 2025