Sigma ef-530 super vs. Canon 430ex ii

[bizzum]

Alright flash experts, it is time to add a flash to my lineup. I have been looking and have seemed to narrow it down between these two flashes. With the MS cash back the Sigma ends up being $170 and the Canon $200.

It seems the Sigma has more features, but I really know nothing about flashes. Is the Canon worth the extra money? I tried a search but to no avail.

What would you do? Thanks in advance for the help.

-Matt

[zelseman]

It depends on what you need it for. The 430 ex seems more user friendly than the sigma, and its 100% compatible with ETTL functions. If youre looking for off camera manual accessibility, then the sig would do fine.

[Livinthalife]

Sigma will also have more power!

The canon does seem more user friendly and built better.
i have a Sigma 500 super, and have had no problems with it. I don't regret the purchase, especially since it's counter part (580EX) cost almost double!

[acousticvibrations]

Sigma will also have more power!

The canon does seem more user friendly and built better.
i have a Sigma 500 super, and have had no problems with it. I don't regret the purchase, especially since it's counter part (580EX) cost almost double!


i own both 580EX II & Sigma 500 super dg. 580 is more user friendly and fires faster but use 2 Sigmas s my 2 slaves on location and 580 as master.

Sigma brand new on ebay $125. :(