HOLGA HL-C 60mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
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
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN Art lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, fast constant aperture, and compact internal zoom design. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras like the Canon R7 and Fujifilm bodies. A few questions about compatibility with specific cameras and features like weather sealing and aperture ring are noted, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast constant f/1.8 aperture
- Compact internal zoom design
- Lightweight build
- Sharp and bright photos
Cons
- No weather sealing mentioned
- No manual aperture ring on some mounts
- Compatibility questions with full-frame cameras
- Expensive for some buyers
Scores
Specifications
| HOLGA HL-C 60mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 60 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
HOLGA HL-C 60mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.