HOLGA HL-C 60mm
HOLGA
55 Overall Score
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Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HOLGA HL-C 60mm
72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
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
Aperture speed 5
Vignetting 4
Build quality 4
Image aesthetic 6
Value for money 5
Ease of use 3
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
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Scores
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Wildlife Sports
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| HOLGA HL-C 60mm | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 60 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | — | 3 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Canon coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-M |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 3.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 30 mm★ | 45 mm |
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)
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 17 specs.