Alongside the launch of the Vivo X300 Pro in Kenya, Vivo is also bringing over its photography-focused accessories, aimed at users who want to push the phone closer to a dedicated camera setup.
The headline accessory is the Vivo ZEISS 2.35x Telephoto Extender, which is priced at KES 40,000 locally.
vivo ZEISS 2.35x Telephoto Extender: price and details
- Price in Kenya: KES 40,000
The telephoto extender is designed to physically attach to the Vivo X300 Pro’s camera system, extending its reach for long-distance photography and video.
Key highlights include:
- 2.35x optical magnification
- Support for Photo, Video, Stage, Landscape, Snapshot, Portrait, Pro, and Street Photography modes
- Kepler optical structure with a large-aperture lens for improved clarity at a distance
- Classic ZEISS-inspired colour design aimed at a professional, camera-like aesthetic
Notably, the extender requires a dedicated Telephoto Extender mode within the Camera app. Vivo says this functionality will be enabled via a future OTA software update, meaning users will need to install the relevant update before the accessory works as intended.
Professional Imaging Grip Kit: turning the X300 Pro into a camera
Vivo is also offering a Professional Imaging Grip Kit for the X300 Pro, designed to improve handling and add a more traditional photography feel.
The grip kit features:
- Type-C connection for easy attachment
- Improved ergonomics for shooting photos and video
- A retro-inspired design aimed at photographers and content creators
- Better control and stability for extended shooting sessions
Vivo positions the grip not just as a functional add-on, but as part of a broader “professional imaging” identity, blending photography, fashion, and creator culture.
At KES 40,000, the ZEISS telephoto extender is firmly a niche accessory, likely appealing only to users who are serious about mobile photography or videography.
Still, its availability reinforces Vivo’s broader message with the X300 Pro: this isn’t just a smartphone with good cameras, but a device designed to be expanded into a modular, camera-like system — something very few Android brands are attempting right now.
