Leica is known for making absolutely beautiful, minimalist cameras and jaw-droppingly great lenses with pricing in the if you have to ask, you cant afford it range.Theres no doubt that the newly-launched Leica LUX grip for iPhone ticks the beautiful box but also the Leica pricing one A Leica camera body will cost you somewhere in the $1600 to $5k+ range, with lenses that almost reach five figures.By those standards, I guess $329 is a pretty low price for a Leica product but still rather eye-opening when all youre getting for your money is a grip for an iPhone.Admittedly, it looks like a very nice grip, with a MagSafe mount suitable for either landscape or portrait use, a two-stage mechanical shutter release, two more customizable function buttons, and a rotary setting dial. You also get a years subscription to the companys Leica LUX Pro app, which claims to give your iPhone shots a Leica-like look.Once that year is up, however, itll cost you $69.99 a year to renew it and youll need that if you want to continue using the app. Yep, the grip can only be used with the Leica app!The Leica LUX Grip only works in conjunction with the Leica LUX app. The pre-installed iPhone camera app cannot be operated with the Leica LUX Grip.The grip also has a cute leather carrying case, complete with an AirTag holder so you dont lose it. But thats an extra $50.If none of that has put you off, its set to go on sale on Leicas website.Photo: LeicaAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel