HOLGA HL-C 60mm
HOLGA
42 Overall Score
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Digitalmate Platinum Series DM5843X 58mm
Digitalmate
69 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
Digitalmate Platinum Series DM5843X 58mm
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Scores
Macro
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Budget
Travel
Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| HOLGA HL-C 60mm | Digitalmate Platinum Series DM5843X 58mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 60 mm | 58 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 58 mm |
| Coating | — | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/8 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/8 | f/0.43 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.03 kg★ | 0.13 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 58 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.43x★ |
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
Digitalmate Platinum Series DM5843X 58mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Digitalmate Platinum Series DM5843X 58mm
Scores 69 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 15 specs.