Menu
Home Explore People Places Arts History Plants & Animals Science Life & Culture Technology
On this page
Flash comparison

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.

We don't have any images related to Flash comparison yet.
We don't have any YouTube videos related to Flash comparison yet.
We don't have any PDF documents related to Flash comparison yet.
We don't have any Books related to Flash comparison yet.
We don't have any archived web articles related to Flash comparison yet.

List of current models

NameGuide number1Sync connectionAngle of coverageVariable power (manual)TTLBounceSwivelInterval2Optical slaveOther notesHSS
Cactus RF60356m at 105mmYes, 3.5mm24-105mm1/1-1/128 (1/3 steps)noyesyes5s (3s with NiMH)yesBuilt-in radio receiveryes 4
Canon Speedlite 270EX II527mNo28/50mm?E-TTL IIyes (0/60/75/90)no3.9 secYes (only when using Canon master)Yes
Canon Speedlite 320EX632mNo24/50mm?E-TTL IIyes (0/60/75/90)yes (+90, -180)2.3 secYes (only when using Canon master)Yes
Canon Speedlite 430EX II743m/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 II858m/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-RT960m/ 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 LP1601042m/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 digital1136m/118 ftno28-85mm (manual)TTL12yesyes5YesMetz service Firmware update
Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital1348m/158 ftno24-105mm (18mm diffuser)25 levelsE-TTL II14yesyes3.5Yes (only E-TTL/i-TTL slave)Can update firmware over USB,

High Speed Sync

Yes
Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital1558m/190 ftno24-105mm (18mm diffuser)25 levelsTTL16yesyes3.5Yes (only E-TTL/i-TTL slave)Can operate as E-TTL/i-TTL master

Can update firmware over USBHas secondary reflectorHigh Speed Sync

Yes
Nikon SB-600 AF Speedlight1730m/98 ft18No24-85mm, 18mm with flip down diffuser1/1-1/64i-TTL/CLSyesyes3.5 secYes (only when using Nikon master)Yes
Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight1934m/111.5 ftScrewlock PC14-200mm1/1-1/128TTL/i-TTL/CLSyesyes4sec20yesYes
Nissin Di6222144m/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 2244m/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 Di8662360m/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 USBHas sub-flash

Pentax AF-200FG2420mNo28mm1/1, 1/2, 1/4TTLnono4secno
Pentax AF-360FGZ II2536mX-Sync24-85mm1/1-1/64PTTLyesyes6secyes
Pentax AF-540FGZ2654mX-Sync24-85mm1/1-1/64PTTLyesyes6secyesHeadsize: 70x45mm/2.75x1.77"
Sigma EF 500 DG ST2750m/165 ftNo28-105mm1/1,1/16TTL28yesyes6secno
Sigma EF 500 DG Super2950m/165 ftNo28-105mm8 levelsTTL30yesyes6secyes
Sigma EF 530 DG ST3153m/175 ftNo24-105mm1/1,1/16TTL32yesyes6secno
Sigma EF 530 DG Super3353m/175 ftNo24-105mm (17mm diffuser)1/1-1/64 (Sigma/Canon 1/1-1/128)TTL34yesyes6secyes
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 285HV3542m/140 ftYes, proprietary jack28-105mm1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16noyesno10secno
Yongnuo YN4603625m/85 ft (50mm ISO100)Nofixed1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64noyesyes5secyesno
Yongnuo YN460 II3736m/120 ft (50mm ISO100)Nofixed1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64noyesyes5secyesno
Yongnuo YN4623824m/80 ft (50mm ISO100)Nofixed1/1 - 1/64 (analog)noyesyes5secnoSame as YN460, but with analog power selector and no optical slave sensorno
Yongnuo YN4653924m/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 II4021.1m/ 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 4158m (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 4258m (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 43no
Yongnuo YN560 III 4458m (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) 45no
Yongnuo YN560 IV 4658m (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) 47no
Yongnuo YN565 4854m (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 YN5684958m (at 105mm)PC24-105mmyesyes (360)3secno
Yongnuo YN585 EX 5058m (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 580ex5137m/140 ft (50mm ISO100)(or 58/190 ft at 105mm)52No 5317-105mm541/1-1/12855eTTL and Canon's infrared system56yes57yes580.1 to 3 sec for normal flash, 0.1 to 3 sec for quick flash59no60The flash foot is easily modified to include a sync connection
Lumopro LP1206130m/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 Speedlight6218m (at 18mm) / 50m (at 85mm) at ISO100Screwlock PC18 - 85mm1/1 - 1/64TTLyesyes3secyesBuilt in wide flash adapter and bounce card.
Nikon SB-28 AF Speedlight6318m (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 Speedlight6438 (at 35mm) / 56m (at 105mm) at ISO100Screwlock PC24-105mm1/1-1/128i-TTL/CLSyesyes6secyes65October 200866Built in wide flash adapter and bounce card.
Vivitar 28336m/120 ft at ISO100 (at 35mm)67Vivitar Connectorfixed (35mm)1/1 68noyesno11secnoAuto Thyristor.
Vivitar 550FD4.5m at ISO10069

24m at ISO10070

Nofixed1/1TTLyesno7secnoAuto Thyristor.

See also

Notes

References

  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. Cactus image, Harvest-one Limited. "Cactus Wireless Flash RF60 | CACTUS". cactus-image.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://cactus-image.com/rf60.html

  4. HSS Sympathy mode provides HSS support when working with TTL flashes

  5. SpecificationsCanon Archived 18 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_270ex_ii#Specifications

  6. SpecificationsCanon Archived 24 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_320ex#Specifications

  7. SpecificationsCanon Archived 26 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_430ex_ii#Specifications

  8. "Shop Canon Cameras, Speedlite Flashes | Canon U.S.A, Inc". Canon. Archived from the original on 28 October 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111028013640/http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_580ex_ii#Specifications

  9. Professional camerasCanon Archived 16 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/professional_cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_600ex_rt

  10. "LumoPro LP160 Manual Flash". www.mpex.com. Archived from the original on 4 June 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100604053443/http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,14648.html

  11. "Product information". metz.de. Archived from the original on 17 August 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20110817132945/http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electronics/mecablitz-models/system-flash-units/mecablitz-36-af-4-digital/product-information.html

  12. Available in Canon, Nikon, Olympus/Panasonic, Pentax/Samsung, Sony models

  13. "Product information". metz.de. Archived from the original on 28 August 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20110828002204/http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electronics/mecablitz-models/system-flash-units/mecablitz-48-af-1-digital/product-information.html

  14. Available in Canon, Nikon/Fujifilm, 4/3, Pentax/Samsung, Sony models

  15. "Product information". metz.de. Archived from the original on 27 July 2010. Retrieved 26 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20100727162626/http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electronics/mecablitz-models/system-flash-units/mecablitz-58-af-1-digital/product-information.html

  16. Available in Canon, Nikon/Fujifilm, 4/3, Pentax/Samsung, Sony models

  17. "SB-600 AF Speedlight Unit from Nikon". Archived from the original on 2 December 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081202111951/http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Flashes/4802/SB-600-AF-Speedlight-Unit.html

  18. 35mm zoom-head position, 20 C/68 F

  19. "Nikon | Imaging Products | SB-900". imaging.nikon.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/speedlights/sb-900/index.htm

  20. "SB-900 AF Speedlight from Nikon". Archived from the original on 9 February 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100209232354/http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Flashes/4807/SB-900-AF-Speedlight.html#Tech%20Specs

  21. "Nissin Digital Flash: Di622 Introduction". Nissin Digital Flash. nissindigital.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://www.nissindigital.com/en/Di622.html

  22. "Nissin Digital Flash: Di622 Mark II Introduction". Nissin Digital Flash. nissindigital.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://www.nissindigital.com/en/di622mii.html

  23. "Nissin Digital Flash: Di866 INTRODUCTION". nissindigital.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://www.nissindigital.com/en/Di866-1.html

  24. Pentax AF-200FGpentaximaging.com Archived 7 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine http://www.pentaximaging.com/accessories/AF200FG/

  25. "AF360FGZ II | Ricoh Imaging". pentaximaging.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://www.pentaximaging.com/accessories/AF360FGZ-ii/

  26. "AF540FGZ II | Ricoh Imaging". pentaximaging.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://www.pentaximaging.com/accessories/AF540FGZ/

  27. "Sigma - Flashes". Archived from the original on 19 December 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081219134924/http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3256

  28. Available in Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Minolta and Pentax models

  29. "Sigma - Flashes". Archived from the original on 19 December 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081219134929/http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3257

  30. Available in Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Minolta and Pentax models

  31. "Sigma - Flashes". Archived from the original on 19 December 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081219134939/http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3266

  32. Available in Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Sony and Pentax models

  33. "Sigma - Flashes". Archived from the original on 19 December 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081219140104/http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3263

  34. Available in Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Sony and Pentax models

  35. "Strobist: The Return of a Classic?". strobist.blogspot.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/02/return-of-classic.html

  36. "Flickr". flickr.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. https://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157613840658452/

  37. "Flickr". flickr.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. https://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157623115375550/

  38. "Flickr". flickr.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. https://www.flickr.com/groups/yongnuo/discuss/72157619125315257/

  39. "Yongnuo YN-465 Flash Review (digital AF speedlite) | Speedlights.net". speedlights.net. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://speedlights.net/2010/09/22/yongnuo-yn-465-flash-review/

  40. "Yongnuo YN-468II E-TTL Speedlite Flash "Mark 2" | Speedlights.net". speedlights.net. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://speedlights.net/2011/10/28/yongnuo-yn-468ii-e-ttl-flash/

  41. "Yongnuo YN-560 Speedlite Review | Speedlights.net". speedlights.net. Retrieved 18 December 2017. http://speedlights.net/2010/07/14/yongnuo-yn-560-speedlite-review/

  42. "Yongnuo YN-560 II Speedlite | Speedlights.net". speedlights.net. Retrieved 18 December 2017. http://speedlights.net/2011/11/16/yongnuo-speedlite-yn560-ii-manual-flash-new/

  43. "YN560IV vs YN560III - whats the diff? | DiyPhotographyStuff". diyphotographystuff.info. 4 April 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2017. http://www.diyphotographystuff.info/3663/yn560iv-vs-yn560iii/

  44. "YN 560III Speedlight | Yongnuo USA". yongnuousa.net. Retrieved 18 December 2017. https://yongnuousa.net/products/yn-560iii-speedlight

  45. "YN560IV vs YN560III - whats the diff? | DiyPhotographyStuff". diyphotographystuff.info. 4 April 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2017. http://www.diyphotographystuff.info/3663/yn560iv-vs-yn560iii/

  46. "Yongnuo 560iv | Yongnuo USA". yongnuousa.net. Retrieved 18 December 2017. https://yongnuousa.net/products/yn-560iv

  47. "YN560IV vs YN560III - whats the diff? | DiyPhotographyStuff". diyphotographystuff.info. 4 April 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2017. http://www.diyphotographystuff.info/3663/yn560iv-vs-yn560iii/

  48. "Yongnuo YN-565 EX Flash Review | Speedlights.net". speedlights.net. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://speedlights.net/2011/08/28/yongnuo-yn-565-ex-flash-review/

  49. "YONGNUO HIGH-SPPEED SYNC FLASH SPEEDLITE YN-568EX/C_Flash_Flash-Speedlight-LED Light-Flash Trigger-TTL Remote Cord-Wireless Shutter Release-Flash Equipment - YONGNUO photographic equipment Co., Ltd". en.yongnuo.com.cn. Archived from the original on 19 July 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160719102510/http://en.yongnuo.com.cn/goods-92-YONGNUO+HIGH-SPPEED+SYNC+FLASH+SPEEDLITE+YN-568EXC.html

  50. "585ex Pentax | Yongnuo USA". yongnuousa.net. Retrieved 18 December 2017. https://yongnuousa.net/products/585ex-pentax

  51. Canon Speedlite 580exCanon Archived 3 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf

  52. Canon Speedlite 580exCanon Archived 3 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf

  53. Canon Speedlite 580exCanon Archived 3 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf

  54. Canon Speedlite 580exCanon Archived 3 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf

  55. Canon Speedlite 580exCanon Archived 3 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf

  56. Canon Speedlite 580exCanon Archived 3 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf

  57. Canon Speedlite 580exCanon Archived 3 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf

  58. Canon Speedlite 580exCanon Archived 3 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf

  59. Canon Speedlite 580exCanon Archived 3 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf

  60. Canon Speedlite 580exCanon Archived 3 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf

  61. "LumoPro LP120 Manual Flash". www.mpex.com. Archived from the original on 13 March 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090313102822/http://www.mpex.com//browse.cfm//4,12311.html

  62. Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-26 User Manual

  63. Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-28 User Manual

  64. "SB-800 AF Speedlight from Nikon". nikonusa.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=4801

  65. "Strobist: Unlock The Superslave in Your Nikon SB-800". strobist.blogspot.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/08/unlock-superslave-in-your-nikon-sb-800.html

  66. "Nikon drops SB-800 flash | Nikon Rumors". nikonrumors.com. 27 October 2008. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://nikonrumors.com/2008/10/27/nikon-drops-sb-800-flash.aspx

  67. Vivitar 283 Electronic Flash manual, October 1977

  68. 1/1-1/32 with VP-1 http://www.photonomikon.com/index.php/vivitar-vp-1-varipower-adapter-review/ http://www.photonomikon.com/index.php/vivitar-vp-1-varipower-adapter-review/

  69. "Ted Felix: Photography Technique". tedfelix.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://www.tedfelix.com/Photography/Technique.html

  70. "Vivitar Flash Comparison". bhphotovideo.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/FrameWork/charts/comp_vivitar_flash_1.html