I know we sometimes criticise cellphones for having crappy digital zooms rather than nice, quality-preserving optical ones, but this is perhaps bordering on the ridiculous.  Green-House has announced their 8x optical zoom cellphone accessory, which consists of a universal handset holder, a little tripod and a whopping great lens. 

Of course, you’ll need a decent camera in the first place to make the most of the Green-House lens, but if you’re keen on photography but too lazy to carry a proper camera, 8,800 Yen ($88) will get you super-close.

[via Akihabara News]