I tested 580exII, 58AF1 and 430 exII. Next to the inferior mechanical quality of the 58AF1 (e.g. the plastic foot is really flimsy, and the tilt indicator for a tilted head is always on in my display) it also produces less light than the 580exII when set to the same settings. I checked this with taking pictures of a wall on 2,5m distance, while checking the histogram. Both 430exII and 58AF1 produce the same amount of light at full power and zoom, while the 580exII produces one stop more.
I tested 580exII, 58AF1 and 430 exII. Next to the inferior mechanical quality of the 58AF1 (e.g. the plastic foot is really flimsy, and the tilt indicator for a tilted head is always on in my display) it also produces less light than the 580exII when set to the same settings. I checked this with taking pictures of a wall on 2,5m distance, while checking the histogram. Both 430exII and 58AF1 produce the same amount of light at full power and zoom, while the 580exII produces one stop more.
MarcVanBeek 4 months ago
you can upgrade metz's software
Dopedenim 1 year ago
thew best SB-900 but for Nikon.
GoPlayer1248 1 year ago
what is better?
joyx81 2 years ago
530 EX II but moch more expensive.
Grafner 2 years ago
during some promotional periods the prices can get pretty close, but generally you're right. 580ex II is more expensive.
phototipsonline 1 year ago
it's all subjective. both units are great flashes. the review mentioned in the video outlines the differences in detail.
phototipsonline 1 year ago