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Gosky
Gosky Phone Adapter
Cheap, near-universal clamp.
64Bird
4· 14,369 Amazon ratings
$17.99
Price checked Oct 22, 2026Buy on Amazon
Our verdict
HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated Oct 22, 2026Price checked Oct 22, 2026
Synthesized from public specs and 2,467 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Casual digiscopers wanting a cheap metal clamp at $17.99 that fits most phones and 28-47mm eyepieces.
Skip it if
You need dependable alignment; buyers frequently flag fit, setup, and getting the camera centered. Rated 4.0 stars on about 14,000 ratings, just under our usual 4.3 bar.
Mount type
Universal clamp (knob)
Phone fit
54–90 mm wide
Optic fit
Eyepiece 28–47 mm
Material
Zinc alloy + PA plastic
Buyers praise
- Star Quality
- Build Quality
Buyers flag
- Fit
- Usability
- Setup
- Image Quality
- Compatibility
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Skip it if
You need dependable alignment; buyers frequently flag fit, setup, and getting the camera centered. Rated 4.0 stars on about 14,000 ratings, just under our usual 4.3 bar.
You want a compact, rigid mount; at 1.0 lb buyers flag stability and build quality concerns. Rated 4.2 stars on about 6,000 ratings, just under our usual 4.3 bar.
Mount type
Universal clamp (knob)
3-axis universal clamp
Phone fit
54–90 mm wide
65–90 mm wide; bulky cases may need removal
Optic fit
Eyepiece 28–47 mm
Eyepiece 35–60 mm
Material
Zinc alloy + PA plastic
Metal frame + polymer body
Weight
0.31 lb
1.0 lb
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Owner satisfaction52/100
Field value95/100
Specifications
- Mount type
- Universal clamp (knob)
- Phone fit
- 54–90 mm wide
- Optic fit
- Eyepiece 28–47 mm
- Material
- Zinc alloy + PA plastic
- Weight
- 0.31 lb
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
Manufacturer's claims (from Gosky)Show
- Capture the World ：This spotting scope phone adapter allows you to easily capture the beauty of the world through your screen. Connecting your phone to telescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, monoculars and microscopes, you can capture wonderful images and videos through the eyepiece and share them with your friends.
- Easy Setup：Put your phone into the spotting scope phone mount, precisely align the camera with the eyepiece, and then turn the knob, the adapter will hold your phone firmly in place with just these three steps. The whole process is easy and convenient, no need for complicated adjustments, even a novice can get started quickly.
- Regular Size：This spotting scope phone adapter is extremely compatible with almost any eyepiece on the market with a diameter between 28mm and 47mm. Whether it's a normal eyepiece you use every day or a specialized eyepiece with special features, as long as the diameter is within this range, the adapter can be accurately mated and easily assembled.
- Durable Material ：The main body is made of zinc alloy (more durable than aluminum alloy) with grooved metal case. The phone clip is made of high-strength PA plastic, and the metal body of the adapter is durable enough to be used in the field and in harsh weather conditions.
- Fits most smartphones：Ranging from 2.13 inches to 3.54 inches (54-90 mm). Fits almost all smartphones on the market iPhone 16Pro Max, 16 Pro, 15, 15 mini, 14 Pro Max, 14 Pro,14, SE, Xs, Xr, X, S20, S20+, S20FE, S10, S10+, S10E, S8, S7, S6, S5, S4, Note20, Note20 Ultra, Note10+, Note 10, Note 9, Note 6, Note 5, Note 4, A51, A71, A70 and more.
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