Flash comparison

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A list of flash guns, for easy comparison of strobes, from different manufactures. The list is intended to supplement the list of photographic equipment makers.

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List of current models

Name Guide number [nb 1] Sync connectionAngle of coverageVariable power (manual)TTLBounceSwivelInterval [nb 2] Optical slaveOther notesHSS
Cactus RF60 [1] 56m at 105mmYes, 3.5mm24-105mm1/1-1/128 (1/3 steps)noyesyes5s (3s with NiMH)yesBuilt-in radio receiveryes [nb 3]
Canon Speedlite 270EX II [2] 27mNo28/50mm?[ citation needed ]E-TTL IIyes (0/60/75/90)no3.9 secYes (only when using Canon master)Yes
Canon Speedlite 320EX [3] 32mNo24/50mm?[ citation needed ]E-TTL IIyes (0/60/75/90)yes (+90, -180)2.3 secYes (only when using Canon master)Yes
Canon Speedlite 430EX II [4] 43m/141 ft at 105mm zoom-head positionNo24/28/35/50/70/80/105mm (plus 14mm diffusor)1/1-1/64 (1/3 steps) [1/1-1/128 when used as slave]E-TTL IIyesyes (+90, -180)3.7 sec (AA-Alkaline), 2 sec (AA-NiMH)Yes (only when using Canon master)Yes
Canon Speedlite 580EX II [5] 58m/190 ft at 105mm zoom-head positionYes24-105mm (14mm diffusor)1/1-1/128 (1/3 steps)E-TTL IIyesyes (360)3.5 secYes (only when using Canon master)Can be used as wireless (optical) controller for other Canon flashesYes
Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT [6] 60m/ 196.9 ft at 200mm zoom-head positionYes20-200mm (14mm diffusor)1/1-1/128 (1/3 steps)E-TTL IIyesyes (360)3.3 secYes (only when using Canon master)Can be used as wireless (optical) controller for other Canon flashesYes
Lumopro LP160 [7] 42m/140 ftMiniphone+PC24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85, 105mm1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64noyesyes4 sec (AA-NiMH)Yes
Metz mecablitz 36 AF-4 digital [8] 36m/118 ftno28-85mm (manual)TTL [nb 4] yesyes5YesMetz service Firmware update
Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital [9] 48m/158 ftno24-105mm (18mm diffuser)25 levelsE-TTL II [nb 5] yesyes3.5Yes (only E-TTL/i-TTL slave)Can update firmware over USB,

High Speed Sync

Yes
Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital [10] 58m/190 ftno24-105mm (18mm diffuser)25 levelsTTL [nb 5] yesyes3.5Yes (only E-TTL/i-TTL slave)Can operate as E-TTL/i-TTL master

Can update firmware over USB Has secondary reflector High Speed Sync

Yes
Nikon SB-600 AF Speedlight [11] 30m/98 ft [nb 6] No24-85mm, 18mm with flip down diffuser1/1-1/64i-TTL/CLSyesyes3.5 secYes (only when using Nikon master)Yes
Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight [12] 34m/111.5 ftScrewlock PC14-200mm1/1-1/128TTL/i-TTL/CLSyesyes4sec [13] yesYes
Nissin Di622 [14] 44m/145 ft @105mmPC24–105 mm1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32i-TTL (Nikon)

E-TTL/E-TTL II (Canon)

yesyes5secyes, both i-TTL and basic slaveNikon and Canon versions

Can update firmware over USB

Nissin Di622 MARK II [15] 44m/145 ft @105mmPC24–105 mm1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32i-TTL (Nikon)

E-TTL/E-TTL II (Canon)

yesyes5secyes, both i-TTL and basic slaveNikon and Canon and Sony versions

Can update firmware over USB

Nissin Di866 [16] 60m/198 ft @105mm (overrated)PC18, 24-105mm1/1-1/128, 1/3 EVi-TTL/CLS (Nikon)

E-TTL/E-TTL II (Canon)

yesyes5.5secyes, both i-TTL and basic slaveNikon and Canon versions

Can update firmware over USB Has sub-flash

Pentax AF-200FG [17] 20mNo28mm1/1, 1/2, 1/4TTLnono4secno
Pentax AF-360FGZ II [18] 36mX-Sync24-85mm1/1-1/64PTTLyesyes6secyes
Pentax AF-540FGZ [19] 54mX-Sync24-85mm1/1-1/64PTTLyesyes6secyesHeadsize: 70x45mm/2.75x1.77"
Sigma EF 500 DG ST [20] 50m/165 ftNo28-105mm1/1,1/16TTL [nb 7] yesyes6secno
Sigma EF 500 DG Super [21] 50m/165 ftNo28-105mm8 levelsTTL [nb 7] yesyes6secyes
Sigma EF 530 DG ST [22] 53m/175 ftNo24-105mm1/1,1/16TTL [nb 8] yesyes6secno
Sigma EF 530 DG Super [23] 53m/175 ftNo24-105mm (17mm diffuser)1/1-1/64 (Sigma/Canon 1/1-1/128)TTL [nb 8] yesyes6secyes
Sony HVL-F58AM58 at 105 mmYes (proprietary for external HVL-F56AM or HVL-F58AM only)24-105mm (16mm diffuser)Yes (1/1-1/32)TTL/ADI, Wireless TTL/ADIYesYes3-5Yes (Body only/Or HVL-F58AM/HVL-F20AM on Sony A900 or HVL-F58AM on Sony A700)HSS, Battery booster connector, Wireless Ratio ControlYes
Sony HVL-F42AM42 at 105 mmno24-105mm (16mm diffuser)Yes (1/1-1/32)TTL/ADI, Wireless TTL/ADIYesYes3-4Yes (Body only/Or HVL-F58AM on Sony A900 or on Sony A700)HSSYes
Vivitar 285HV [24] 42m/140 ftYes, proprietary jack28-105mm1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16noyesno10secno
Yongnuo YN460 [25] 25m/85 ft (50mm ISO100)Nofixed1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64noyesyes5secyesno
Yongnuo YN460 II [26] 36m/120 ft (50mm ISO100)Nofixed1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64noyesyes5secyesno
Yongnuo YN462 [27] 24m/80 ft (50mm ISO100)Nofixed1/1 - 1/64 (analog)noyesyes5secnoSame as YN460, but with analog power selector and no optical slave sensorno
Yongnuo YN465 [28] 24m/80 ft (50mm ISO100)Nofixed1/1 - 1/64 (analog)E-TTL II (Canon) / i-TTL (Nikon)yes (-10 to +90)yes (-180 to +90)2sec (1.2 with NiMH)nono
Yongnuo YN468 II [29] 21.1m/ ft (50mm ISO100, as measured; official is 33m at 35mm)PC24-85mm (18mm diffuser)1/1 - 1/128E-TTL II (Canon) / i-TTL (Nikon)yes (-10 to +90)yes (-90 to +180)1.8sec (1.0 with NiMH)yesno
Yongnuo YN560 [30] 58m (at 105mm)PC24-105mm (18mm diffuser)1/1 - 1/128 (with 1/3 steps)noyes (-7 to +90)yes (0 to 270)3.0secYes (S1, S2)no
Yongnuo YN560 II [31] 58m (at 105mm)PC24-105mm (18mm diffuser)1/1 - 1/128 (with 1/3 steps)noyes (-7 to +90)yes (0 to 270)3.0secYes (S1, S2)= YN560 + LCD [32] no
Yongnuo YN560 III [33] 58m (at 105mm)PC24-105mm (18mm diffuser)1/1 - 1/128 (with 1/3 steps)noyes (-7 to +90)yes (0 to 270)3.0secYes (S1, S2)= YN560 II + RF603 built-in (2.4G radio receiver) [32] no
Yongnuo YN560 IV [34] 58m (at 105mm)PC24-105mm (18mm diffuser)1/1 - 1/128 (with 1/3 steps)noyes (-7 to +90)yes (0 to 270)3.0secYes (S1, S2)= YN560 II + YN560TX built-in (2.4G radio controller) [32] no
Yongnuo YN565 [35] 54m (at 105mm)PC24-105mm1/1 - 1/128 (with 1/3 steps)E-TTL IIyesyes (360)3.5secYes (only when using Canon/Nikon master)no
Yongnuo YN568 [36] 58m (at 105mm)PC24-105mmyesyes (360)3secno
Yongnuo YN585 EX [37] 58m (at 105mm)PC20-105mm (14mm diffuser)1/1 - 1/128 (with 1/3 steps)P-TTL (Pentax)yes (-7 to +90)yes (360)3.0secYes (S1, S2, SP [Pentax])Rear-curtain sync, FEC, FEB, USB Port (firmware upgrade), Auto zoom, AF-assist beamno

List of discontinued models

NameGuide numberSync connectionAngle of coverageVariable power (manual)TTLBounceSwivelIntervalOptical slaveDiscontinuedOther notes
Cactus KF36ACTUAL DATA 30m/100 ft at 50mm (overrated as 37m/140 ft)Yes, proprietary jack28-105mm1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16noyesno10secnoVivitar 285HV clone
Canon Speedlite 580ex [38] 37m/140 ft (50mm ISO100)(or 58/190 ft at 105mm) [38] No [38] 17-105mm [38] 1/1-1/128 [38] eTTL and Canon's infrared system [38] yes [38] yes [38] 0.1 to 3 sec for normal flash, 0.1 to 3 sec for quick flash [38] no [38] The flash foot is easily modified to include a sync connection
Lumopro LP120 [39] 30m/100 ftMiniphone+PC28mm, 50mm, 85mm (manual)1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32noyesyes6.5 sec (AA-NiMH)Yes
Sony HVL-F56AM56 at 85 mmyes (proprietary for external HVL-F56AM or HVL-F58AM only)24-85mm (17mm diffuser)Yes (1/1-1/32)TTL/ADI, Wireless TTL/ADIYesYes5-6Yes (Body only/Or HVL-F58AM on Sony A900)HSS, Battery booster connector
Sony HVL-F36AM36 at 85 mmno24-85mm (17mm diffuser)NoTTL/ADI, Wireless TTL/ADIYesNo5-6Yes (Body only/Or HVL-F58AM on Sony A900)HSS
Nikon SB-26 AF Speedlight [40] 18m (at 18mm) / 50m (at 85mm) at ISO100Screwlock PC18 - 85mm1/1 - 1/64TTLyesyes3secyesBuilt in wide flash adapter and bounce card.
Nikon SB-28 AF Speedlight [41] 18m (at 18mm) / 50m (at 85mm) at ISO100Screwlock PC18 - 85mm1/1 - 1/64TTLyesyes3secnoBuilt in wide flash adapter and bounce card.
Nikon SB-80DX AF Speedlight14m (at 18mm) / 50m (at 85mm) at ISO100Screwlock PC14 - 105mm1/1 - 1/128TTLyesyes3secyesBuilt in wide flash adapter and bounce card.
Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight [42] 38 (at 35mm) / 56m (at 105mm) at ISO100Screwlock PC24-105mm1/1-1/128i-TTL/CLSyesyes6secyes [43] October 2008 [44] Built in wide flash adapter and bounce card.
Vivitar 28336m/120 ft at ISO100 (at 35mm) [45] Vivitar Connectorfixed (35mm)1/1 [nb 9] noyesno11secnoAuto Thyristor.
Vivitar 550FD4.5m at ISO100 [46]

24m at ISO100 [47]

Nofixed1/1TTLyesno7secnoAuto Thyristor.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ At ISO 100 and Maximum zoom at F = 1.0. Manufactures value unless otherwise noted.
  2. ↑ Normally given as the time it takes from full power to full power shot, with fresh alkaline batteries
  3. ↑ HSS Sympathy mode provides HSS support when working with TTL flashes
  4. ↑ Available in Canon, Nikon, Olympus/Panasonic, Pentax/Samsung, Sony models
  5. 1 2 Available in Canon, Nikon/Fujifilm, 4/3, Pentax/Samsung, Sony models
  6. ↑ 35mm zoom-head position, 20 C/68 F
  7. 1 2 Available in Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Minolta and Pentax models
  8. 1 2 Available in Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Sony and Pentax models
  9. ↑ 1/1-1/32 with VP-1 http://www.photonomikon.com/index.php/vivitar-vp-1-varipower-adapter-review/

References

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  2. ↑ SpecificationsCanon Archived 18 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ SpecificationsCanon Archived 24 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ SpecificationsCanon Archived 26 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine
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  6. ↑ Professional camerasCanon Archived 16 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine
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  16. ↑ "Nissin Digital Flash: Di866 INTRODUCTION". nissindigital.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
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  40. ↑ Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-26 User Manual
  41. ↑ Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-28 User Manual
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