It's too early in my usage for some assessments but this product appears to be well made and it certainly works well producing well balanced light coverage. Although it doesn't possess massive power (GN15) this isn't a problem because this unit is for macro work. Having said that, it will double as a normal flash in extremis although a normal bounce-head flash would be the preferred option for most. It is supplied with a variety of adaptor rings to suit various lens filter mount sizes, which is good but considering its primary use is for macro photography it was disappointing to find that it did not include one to fit a popular macro lens, namely the 105 mm Micro Nikkor (the one I use most) fortunately, I also use Cokin filters and I did have an adaptor ring for their system that not only fits the Nikkor but also is a perfect fit in the ring-flash unit so if you find the same problem, that is a simple solution.Time will tell whether this product's performance lives up to first impressions but so far I have only good things to say, other than that one small caveat, and when you consider the cost of similar kit from the likes of Nikon and Canon it has the potential to be the ideal purchase decision.
12.02.2017
Fitted on my D7200 and working fine. Very solid feel about it. I originally purchased a cheaper one £20 -£25.00 and returned it as the build quality was not very good and lacked TTL. Did consider getting a Metz or Sigma But my budget would not run to it, so I went for this one I think I made a good decision. Early days but looking good
16.11.2016
I do like this but the instructions are NOT clear and it is difficult to find out exactly how to work it correctly. Looks and feels good quality. It wold be even better if I could source a 62mm adapter to fit my sigma lens.
13.09.2016
As an experienced macro photographer who uses a ring flash almost every day, I needed to buy a new one after my trusty old unit failed abruptly. I selected this unit after some extensive on-line searching and was not disappointed.The flash integrates well with my Nikon D5300 and the first set of images have been excellent. Features I particularly like are: independent control the power of the left and right flash tubes; bayonet mounting of the ring assembly; and the very nice case.I should add that I typically take photographs of moths (including micro moths) with a Nikon 85mm Macro Lens for identification and record purposes using a robust tripod (indoors), or a monopod (outdoors). Typically I use manual settings on the flash and camera as auto settings do not often give consistent results for extreme close ups. Again I was pleasantly surprised at how well this ring flash performed on auto.
09.08.2016