Yongnuo
Dec 28, 2017 09:56:33 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
My wireless control/receiver work great but their manuals are worthless. I read that in a review and found a great YouTube video before I bought it showing how to set it up. It was a piece of cake.
Dec 28, 2017 10:02:00 #
Dec 28, 2017 10:03:08 #
Dec 28, 2017 10:05:14 #
Interesting points about Yongnuo manuals. Although I understand their products are quite good, their confusing manuals are the reason I looked at the Godox brand. (also Chinese) The Godox manuals are actually very good and are available online. After reading them and looking at various product reviews, I bought a couple of their speedlights for my Fuji system (just $80 each) and a wireless trigger ($45.) Their speedlights and strobes can be ordered for Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic and Fuji systems. Couldn't be happier with mine.
Dec 28, 2017 10:21:45 #
Like their equipment. Last year bought a pair of YN685's and a YN622C-TX flash controller. These were a replacement of an older Canon Speedlite. Caught a Youtube video about them and (believe) Tony Northrup did a review on Yongnuo flashes. Great quality flashes with no problems.
Dec 28, 2017 10:27:41 #
I've been using their gear for over 5 years. love it. Built in receivers make it a breeze both in the studio and on-site. Also amazing range for the transmitters (I've triggered units well over 200' with no misfires). I mostly use the the 622 remote and 685 speedlites. The price allows me to shoot with multiple units which has helped me learn a lot more about lighting. From my experience it's a great choice. (but keep in mind I'm no pro... if this is your livelihood, Canon gear probably makes much more sense... especially considering the body you're shooting with)
Dec 28, 2017 10:32:22 #
These were taken by 7D MKII and the YONGNUO 85mm f/1.8 Cost $176.99 at B&H Photo. Not bad at all for a very cheap lens, right?
broncomaniac wrote:
Anyone have any experience with Yongnuo gear? Thanks for any input.
Dec 28, 2017 10:33:06 #
magpix wrote:
If you're considering a third party flash system, you may also want to take a look at all the new Godox gear designed to work with today's top camera brands. High quality, very reasonable pricing and available from B&H and Amazon.
The Godox TT685 has the same guide number as the Canon 600ex, although the reviews say it puts out a bit less light than the Canon. The Godox is $110 these days. That's a helluva lot better than $479 for the Canon.
Dec 28, 2017 10:48:38 #
I have one and also the wireless tranmitter. The only problem i have is learning how to get the two to work togeather.
Dec 28, 2017 11:14:12 #
broncomaniac wrote:
Anyone have any experience with Yongnuo gear? Thanks for any input.
I have 7 flash heads of that brand and I use them a lot. Especially useful for high-speed captures and sipped stacking in close-ups.
Dec 28, 2017 11:33:23 #
Basil wrote:
Not the flashes, but I have the Yongnuo YN560-TX Wireless Flash controller that I use with 2 Canon 600EX-RT Flashes. It works great and seems built well enough.
I misspoke in my previous post. I couldn't remember the number so did a quick search of Amazon for Yongnuo flash controller and this popped up, but the YN560-TX is NOT what I have. What I "really" have is the Yongnuo YN-E3-RT Flash Trigger.
PROS:
1. The Yongnuo YN-E3-RT is much less expensive than the Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter, but does all the same functions of the Canon version - and more.
1. This trigger has the added benefit of having an AF assist beam that the much more expensive Canon trigger does not. (which really surprised me)
CONS:
1. The Yongnuo is not built as well as a Canon product. The Yongnuo trigger does not seem to lock as firmly & the "click" is not as pronounced as on my Canon Speedlights, but it works fine.
2. The "select wheel." From outward appearance, the select wheel on the Yongnuo trigger is the same wheel as on my Canon Speedlite. However, the Canon select wheel is much firmer feeling and has more definite "clicks" at the different positions.
In my opinion, the Yongnou flash trigger is a very good value. Functionally it actually does more than the Canon trigger (has AF assist beam that the much more expensive Canon unit does not have). I've had it for over two years and so far so good.
If the Canon trigger had been $50 more I'd have bought it instead, but when the difference in price is well over $200, I decided to take a chance on the less expensive Yongnuo trigger. So far no regrets. Now that I have two Canon 600EX-RT speed lights (bought refurbed) as my primaries, if I ever buy another Speedlight I will probably try a Yongnuo.
Dec 28, 2017 11:41:54 #
broncomaniac wrote:
Anyone have any experience with Yongnuo gear? Thanks for any input.
I have their 50mm 1:8 lens for Canon and have great luck with it
Dec 28, 2017 11:45:51 #
jam
Loc: Beaufort, NC
Does anyone have experience with a Yongnou or a Godox flash with a Canon 5D MIV in a low light situation where you would need the AF Assist Beam?
If so do they work with the 5D MIV?
Thank you
If so do they work with the 5D MIV?
Thank you
Dec 28, 2017 11:46:12 #
I have a pair of Speedlights add a remote that I use with my Nikon camera. I have found the lights work great but the manuals are not user friendly. I have to experiment with the lights, power, exposure settings, and distance the stands are from my subject. But they work well and so integrate to my Nikon.
Cost is much more attractive than the Nikon products.
Cost is much more attractive than the Nikon products.
Dec 28, 2017 11:47:56 #
ballsafire
Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana
broncomaniac wrote:
Anyone have any experience with Yongnuo gear? Thanks for any input.
I have two of their prime lenses - they do perform as well as any and they are more economical. Try researching before you buy.
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