This
lens does not cover full
format.
Focal length: ~60mm, crop 1.5 = ~90mm FF equivalent
Min focus distance: ~0.70m
Aperture: ~F 8
Length (from flange): 35mm
Weight: 60gr. + turrets
Some pictures:
![jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_155711.jpg](jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_155711.jpg)
A7, the lens and a turret.
![jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_155722.jpg](jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_155722.jpg)
Special Effect Turret
No lens hole for standard shooting
Dual Split Image Lens
Triple Split Image Lens
Quadruple Split Image Lens
Quintuple Split Image Lens
Horizontal Triple Image lens
Star Effect Lens
250mm Macro Lens
120mm Macro Lens
60mm Macro Lens
![jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_155758.jpg](jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_155758.jpg)
Color Filter Turret
No lens hole for standard shooting
Red Filter
Blue Filter
Yellow Filter
Green Surround Filter
Red Surround Filter
Yellow Surround Filter
Blue-Red Dual Filter
Green-Yellow Dual Filter
Blue-Yellow Dual Filter
![jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_160953.jpg](jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_160953.jpg)
The box unpacked: lens and holder unit, 2 turrets and instructions.
![jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_161053.jpg](jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_161053.jpg)
The holder with its tiny lens and a magnetic device to attach the turrets and rear cap.
![jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_161128.jpg](jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_161128.jpg)
Holder, Special Lens turret and turret cover.
![jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_161148.jpg](jpg_lens/holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_IMG_20240505_161148.jpg)
Holder, Filter turret and turret cover.
Sample pictures: Only for the first 2, you may
click
on the sample image for full resolution. The
full resolution image opens in a new window, so you can keep it open
for comparison. Focus is on the big solar panel
near the center of the photo.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_full_frame_DSC01798.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_full_frame_DSC01798.JPG)
The Holga lens uncropped.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_cropped_DSC01799.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_cropped_DSC01799.JPG)
The lens in APS-C mode. There is only a hint of vignetting.
Special Effect Turret samples:
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_dual_split_DSC01800.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_dual_split_DSC01800.JPG)
Dual Split Image Lens.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_triple_split_DSC01801.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_triple_split_DSC01801.JPG)
Triple Split Image Lens.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_quadruple_split_DSC01802.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_quadruple_split_DSC01802.JPG)
Quadruple Split Image Lens.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_quintuple_split_DSC01803.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_quintuple_split_DSC01803.JPG)
Quintuple Split Image Lens.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_horizontal_triple_DSC01804.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_horizontal_triple_DSC01804.JPG)
Horizontal Triple Image lens.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_star_effect_DSC01805.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_star_effect_DSC01805.JPG)
Star Effect Lens. This is a night effect filter, so I have to do it again at nighttime.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_closeup_2500mm_DSC01827.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_closeup_2500mm_DSC01827.JPG)
250mm Macro Nice result.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_closeup_120mm_DSC01828.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_closeup_120mm_DSC01828.JPG)
120mm Macro Lens. A bit too close, could be sharper.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_closeup_60mm_DSC01829.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_closeup_60mm_DSC01829.JPG)
60mm Macro Lens. Impressing result.
Color Filter Turret:
Red Filter.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_blue_DSC01813.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_blue_DSC01813.JPG)
Blue Filter.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_yellow_DSC01814.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_yellow_DSC01814.JPG)
Yellow Filter.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_green_surround_DSC01815.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_green_surround_DSC01815.JPG)
Green Surround Filter.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_red_surround_DSC01816.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_red_surround_DSC01816.JPG)
Red Surround Filter.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_yellow_surround_DSC01817.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_yellow_surround_DSC01817.JPG)
Yellow Surround Filter.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_blue_red_dual_DSC01818.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_blue_red_dual_DSC01818.JPG)
Blue-Red Dual Filter. The Dual filters give more blur.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_green_yellow_dual_DSC01819.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_green_yellow_dual_DSC01819.JPG)
Green-Yellow Dual Filter.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_blue_yellow_dual_DSC01820.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_blue_yellow_dual_DSC01820.JPG)
Blue-Yellow Dual Filter.
![jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_closest_DSC01823.JPG](jpg_sample/w_holga_hlt_c_turret_lens_closest_DSC01823.JPG)
Closest focus is 70cm from
outermost
edge of the lens.
This
is a cheap and tiny plastic lens as a basis. There were no details, but
from comparison it is about 60mm, maybe a little less and about F8. It
doesn't cover full format, you have to
set your camera to APS-C mode. There is nearly no
vignetting at APS-C setting and it's about 90mm then.
You can buy an E-mount version of the lens, mine is for Canon cameras and I used an adapter to the A7. There is no aperture
setting, it's fixed at F8. There is no focus as well, but it seems to be set near infinity.
The mount is fine, so is the magnetic attachment of the turrets. They
turn easily. In total you have 18 filters or effects, that's a lot and
quite handy.
It's a bit crappy lens with
"Holga Style" quality and results. You either love it or leave it. At
least, you have been warned. The results are very similar to Holga
cameras, so you can have the Holga fun without the expenses for film
and processing ;-)