15 Pro Max Camera Zoom focusing problem after iOS 17.5 update

Device: iPhone 15 Pro Max

OS Version: iOS 17.5

Problem:

Since updating to iOS 17.5, I have encountered an issue with the camera focus while zooming. Specifically, when attempting to capture photos of the moon, the focus does not function correctly. Lowering the light exposure no longer improves the image quality, resulting in significantly poorer photos compared to those taken with previous versions of the OS.

I am attaching a video and some example photos to illustrate the problem.

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