How is the Holga lens vs the 07 Shield lens?

ChopperCharles · 01-25-2019, 01:11 PM

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Question says it all. I'm curious about the images produced. I have the 07 and like it very much, and for $19 (shipped) I couldn't pass up the Holga. It's on a slow boat from Hong Kong right now, so I'm excited and want to see shots or hear opinions!

Charles.

sqrrl · 01-25-2019, 02:30 PM

I have one of the holga's for canon, I don't think it's very exciting, the lens is designed for a 6x6cm frame, so most of the vignetting, and odd faults are outside of a 35mm frame.

It's not bad, just not that exciting either, for the price it's ok. I've made a couple of ok shots with it on film, but I very rarely use it.

**boriscleto** · 01-25-2019, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by sqrrl

I have one of the holga's for canon, I don't think it's very exciting, the lens is designed for a 6x6cm frame, so most of the vignetting, and odd faults are outside of a 35mm frame.

It's not bad, just not that exciting either, for the price it's ok. I've made a couple of ok shots with it on film, but I very rarely use it.

He's not talking about the 60mm Holga. He's talking about the 10mm "Holga" for Pentax Q.

USD - Holga Pinhole Lens HPL-PQ for for Pentax Q series Digital Cameras | eBay

I bought one years ago, I've used it like twice. I don't have the 07 to compare it to.

**barondla** · 01-25-2019, 03:27 PM

Here is a thread comparing the Holga pinhole to the Pentax Shield mount lens (has 1 optical element).
Holga pinhole lens for Pentax Q - PentaxForums.com

Hope this helps,
barondla

sqrrl · 01-25-2019, 03:54 PM

Ah ok - I didn't check which forum topic this was - I was talking about the 60mm full frame lens, I have never used either lens for the Q - ignore what I said.

2old4toys · 01-28-2019, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by ChopperCharles

Question says it all. I'm curious about the images produced. I have the 07 and like it very much, and for $19 (shipped) I couldn't pass up the Holga. It's on a slow boat from Hong Kong right now, so I'm excited and want to see shots or hear opinions!

Charles.

I have the Holga 10mm lens for Pentax Q. Actually more like 14mm focal length by my estimation. Low contrast and very soft vs the Pentax 07. I have the pinhole Holga lens too which I dislike a lot as the images are so extremely fuzzy.

None of the PQ mount Holga lenses are expensive at the moment so no great loss.

In the end I am much happier with the images rendered (including the blurry edges) from the 07. Wins also by being physically much smaller and hence more pocketable than the Holga lenses too.

Do share with us what you make of it once you have had a play with your Holga lens on your Q.

01-25-2019, 01:11 PM	#1
ChopperCharles Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Durham, nc Photos: Albums Posts: 954	How is the Holga lens vs the 07 Shield lens? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Question says it all. I'm curious about the images produced. I have the 07 and like it very much, and for $19 (shipped) I couldn't pass up the Holga. It's on a slow boat from Hong Kong right now, so I'm excited and want to see shots or hear opinions! Charles.

01-28-2019, 03:28 AM	#6
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391	Originally posted by ChopperCharles Question says it all. I'm curious about the images produced. I have the 07 and like it very much, and for $19 (shipped) I couldn't pass up the Holga. It's on a slow boat from Hong Kong right now, so I'm excited and want to see shots or hear opinions! Charles. I have the Holga 10mm lens for Pentax Q. Actually more like 14mm focal length by my estimation. Low contrast and very soft vs the Pentax 07. I have the pinhole Holga lens too which I dislike a lot as the images are so extremely fuzzy. None of the PQ mount Holga lenses are expensive at the moment so no great loss. In the end I am much happier with the images rendered (including the blurry edges) from the 07. Wins also by being physically much smaller and hence more pocketable than the Holga lenses too. Do share with us what you make of it once you have had a play with your Holga lens on your Q. Last edited by 2old4toys; 01-28-2019 at 09:17 PM.

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01-25-2019, 02:30 PM	#2
sqrrl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Otago, New Zealand Posts: 422	I have one of the holga's for canon, I don't think it's very exciting, the lens is designed for a 6x6cm frame, so most of the vignetting, and odd faults are outside of a 35mm frame. It's not bad, just not that exciting either, for the price it's ok. I've made a couple of ok shots with it on film, but I very rarely use it.

01-25-2019, 03:14 PM	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by sqrrl I have one of the holga's for canon, I don't think it's very exciting, the lens is designed for a 6x6cm frame, so most of the vignetting, and odd faults are outside of a 35mm frame. It's not bad, just not that exciting either, for the price it's ok. I've made a couple of ok shots with it on film, but I very rarely use it. He's not talking about the 60mm Holga. He's talking about the 10mm "Holga" for Pentax Q. USD - Holga Pinhole Lens HPL-PQ for for Pentax Q series Digital Cameras \| eBay I bought one years ago, I've used it like twice. I don't have the 07 to compare it to.

01-25-2019, 03:27 PM	#4
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Here is a thread comparing the Holga pinhole to the Pentax Shield mount lens (has 1 optical element). Holga pinhole lens for Pentax Q - PentaxForums.com Hope this helps, barondla

01-25-2019, 03:54 PM	#5
sqrrl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Otago, New Zealand Posts: 422	Ah ok - I didn't check which forum topic this was - I was talking about the 60mm full frame lens, I have never used either lens for the Q - ignore what I said.