Camera protectors - sucker buy or useful tool?

[Morgon]

For my iPhone 12 Pro Max, I've had a Moment MagSafe Case with the bayonet mount, so it's been more or less protected by default. I think I might go with a Caudabe Sheath this time around - not as a knock to Moment (it had a solid feel and has served me well), I just never used the lenses and thus seems a little pointless. (OTOH, Caudabe doesn't seem to provide a lanyard hole, which I _did_ use on my Moment when I knew I would be in precarious places)

Either way, because I don't intend on adding a lens mount, that means the whole camera section will be much more exposed.
There seem to be two types of protectors: individual lens covers, and what is essentially a case over the entire camera cluster area.

Are these worth it? Do (or at least 'Can') they retain natural clarity of photos? Any specific mfr recommendations you've used?

 

[Pug72]

Had a Ringke camera protector on for a long time on my 14 PM until I realised it was the reason I had focusing issues. Been fine since removing.
Did like the look though.

 

[LedRush]

I bought the 15 Pro Max for the camera and have the same question. I love using my iPhone without a case, but I worry about the camera getting scratches. Should I worry? Are camera protectors worth it?

 

[Mark.g4]

For my iPhone 12 Pro Max, I've had a Moment MagSafe Case with the bayonet mount, so it's been more or less protected by default. I think I might go with a Caudabe Sheath this time around - not as a knock to Moment (it had a solid feel and has served me well), I just never used the lenses and thus seems a little pointless. (OTOH, Caudabe doesn't seem to provide a lanyard hole, which I _did_ use on my Moment when I knew I would be in precarious places)

Either way, because I don't intend on adding a lens mount, that means the whole camera section will be much more exposed.
There seem to be two types of protectors: individual lens covers, and what is essentially a case over the entire camera cluster area.

Are these worth it? Do (or at least 'Can') they retain natural clarity of photos? Any specific mfr recommendations you've used?

I'm using protective glass for my iPhone cameras.
I'm using it after my colleague broke his cameras while hiking in the mountains.
Prevention is better than cure.
In terms of quality, there doesn't seem to be a difference in the photos...maybe a few more flares, but I'm not sure.

 

[Macalicious2011]

Buy a case with a camera cover. Not only does it protect the lenses from accidental damage but also from accidental smudges. This makes you ready to shoot photos at anytime with clear lenses.