GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
XuanLens ORF 32mm
What Buyers Say
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
The Ultra Wide Lens Mod for GoPro HERO13 Black receives glowing reviews for its impressive 177-degree field of view and sharp image quality with minimal distortion. Users highlight its ease of installation, sturdy build, and how it expands creative possibilities for action shots and landscapes. While the Q&A section remains unanswered, the five-star ratings consistently praise its cinematic upgrade potential.
Pros
- Wide 177-degree field of view
- Sharp image quality with little distortion
- Easy to attach and sturdy build
- Expands creative filming possibilities
- Works well for action and landscape shots
Cons
- Q&A questions remain unanswered
- Compatibility with older GoPro models uncertain
XuanLens ORF 32mm
This lens is a quirky, low-cost alternative to expensive film simulation cameras, delivering nostalgic, disposable-camera-style images. Many users love the fun, lightweight design and the vintage look it produces in good light, but a significant number report it simply doesn't work on their camera or produces blurry, unusable photos. The main frustration is that it requires enabling "release shutter without lens" in the camera menu, and even then, some cameras are incompatible. Overall, it's a hit-or-miss novelty: great for those who get it working, but a waste of money for those who don't.
Pros
- Lightweight and pocketable design
- Fun, nostalgic disposable camera look
- Very affordable price
- Easy to use with no focus or aperture adjustments
- Works well in direct sunlight or well-lit scenes
Cons
- Does not work on some cameras
- Requires enabling shutter without lens in menu
- Blurry or unusable photos for some users
- Poor performance in low light or indoors
- Fixed focus and fixed aperture (F10) limitations
Scores
Specifications
| GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm | XuanLens ORF 32mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 1 mm | 32 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 1 mm | 32 mm |
| Coating | hydrophobic lens coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/0 | f/10 |
| Min Aperture | f/0 | f/10 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | GoPro HERO Black Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.10 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 32 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
XuanLens ORF 32mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
XuanLens ORF 32mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 1 of 14 specs.
