Question 1

Hi! my camera (d3300) says that there is no lens, even when the lens has "clicked" and is attached. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

Please simply turn the camera to "MF" and/or "M" mode.

Question 2

Hi, my d200 is on manual but nothing on the viewfinder. What am I doing wrong?

Accepted Answer

Since the late 1970s, SLR (and in the 2000s DSLR) cameras show you the view through your viewfinder at the widest aperture of the attached lens.  When you snap the photo, it changes the aperture to whatever you set it for so that it is correctly exposed. If you set an aperture to f/16 then hit the depth of field preview button, you will see that light coming through the viewfinder become dimmer.  In order to make it easier to see and compose, the camera is designed shows you a better view than what a small aperture will show.  This has been a standard feature on SLR cameras for decades.

The Holga lens has a fixed aperture of f/8 (maybe smaller) and it has no electronics or built-in aperture control to allow the camera to show you the clearer view you normally get from standard lenses.  Ergo, you get a much darker view through the fixed aperture of the Holga lens.  If you attach the Holga lens then go out into bright sun, then you should be able to see something in the viewfinder.  The lens works this way on an ordinary Holga film camera, but the viewfinder on that camera is off to the side, and it doesn't "see" through the picture taking lens like an SLR does.

Using a Holga lens on a Nikon DSLR takes some getting used to.

Question 3

Does this lens require an adapter if used with a nikon dslr?

Accepted Answer

No, this lens is to be mounted on Nikon DSLRs directly.  No other attachments needed.

Question 4

Can you use a lens filter on this lens?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are two ways.  First is using the original Holga filter holder and Holga filters.  Please see https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I94IKPQ?ref=myi_title_dp
Another way is to use a lens adapter tube which allows using 52mm traditional filters.

ASIN	B005OFK8EE
Best Sellers Rank	#503 in SLR Camera Lenses
Brand	HOLGA
Camera Lens	60 month
Color	black
Compatible Camera Models	Nikon DSLR cameras with Nikon F mount
Compatible Camera Mount	Nikon F
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (212)
Exposure Control Type	Manual
Focal Length Description	60 mm
Focus Type	Fixed Focus
Image stabilization	Digital
Lens	Standard
Lens Design	Prime
Lens Fixed Focal Length	6 centimeters
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Manufacturer	Holga
Manufacturer Part Number	HLA_60mm f/8_NKN
Maximum Aperture	8 f_stop
Maximum Focal Length	6 centimeters
Media Type	ProductImage
Minimum Focal Length	6 centimeters
Model Name	Holga 60mm f/8 Lens
Model Number	HLA_60mm f/8_NKN
Number of Diaphragm Blades	3
Number of Items	1
Unit Count	1 Count
Viewfinder Type	Optical viewfinder
Zoom Ratio	1:1

Holga 60mm f/8 Lens for Nikon DSLR (Black)

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