HOLGA HL-C 60mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
HOLGA HL-C 60mm
The Holga lens for Canon DSLRs is a fun, inexpensive way to achieve the classic lo-fi Holga aesthetic on digital cameras. Users love the dreamy, retro look and ease of use, but note significant vignetting on full-frame sensors and an actual aperture much slower than the advertised f/8. The lens is best suited for crop-sensor cameras and those who enjoy experimental, imperfect photography.
Pros
- Fun and inexpensive toy lens
- Easy to install and use
- Dreamy, retro Holga aesthetic
- Great for experimental photography
- Lightweight plastic construction
Cons
- Significant vignetting on full-frame
- Actual aperture much slower than f/8
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Focusing ring is tricky
- Very dark viewfinder in low light
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
The Panasonic 8-18mm f/2.8-4 lens is highly praised for its excellent image quality, sharpness, and build. Users appreciate its compact size, light weight, and the ability to use screw-on filters, which is a key advantage over some competitors. While a few users noted it is pricey and one had sharpness issues on an Olympus body, the overwhelming majority recommend it for landscapes, interiors, and travel photography.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Sharp and crisp
- Compact and lightweight
- Accepts screw-on filters
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- Pricey
- Variable aperture
- No OIS
- Sharpness issues on some Olympus bodies
- Slight distortion at 8mm
Scores
Specifications
| HOLGA HL-C 60mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 60 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | — | 15 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | — | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 30 mm★ | 230 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.12x★ |
Pros & Cons
HOLGA HL-C 60mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.