Filed under: Verge Video Cameras and Photography Tech The case against optical zooms By Verge Video Jan 8, 2015, 3:32pm EST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: The case against optical zooms Linkedin Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email We're starting to see more phones with zoom lens cameras. But what sounds like a useful feature misses the point of phone photography. Sign up for the newsletter Verge Deals Subscribe to get the best Verge-approved tech deals of the week. Just one more thing! Please confirm your subscription to Verge Deals via the verification email we just sent you. Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe