http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/em-140-dg-macro-flash
Looks similar to the MT 14EX. Was wondering if I should go with one of these two, or hold off for the 24ex
Megapixel123 Member 61 posts Joined May 2013 Location: Amherst, NY More info | Aug 06, 2013 21:32 | #1 http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/em-140-dg-macro-flash 7D | 430ex II | 70-200 2.8L IS | 50mm 1.8 | 65mm 2.8 MP-E | Sigma 10-20mm f3.5
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orionmystery Cream of the Crop  12,078 posts Likes: 771 Joined Apr 2008 Location: Malaysia More info | Aug 07, 2013 01:02 | #2 Megapixel123 wrote in post #16187121 http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/em-140-dg-macro-flash Looks similar to the MT 14EX. Was wondering if I should go with one of these two, or hold off for the 24ex If you like the "ring" catchlight in spider's eyes, then go for it. I personally find ring catch light really weird Kurt
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Aug 08, 2013 10:49 | #3 orionmystery wrote in post #16187507 If you like the "ring" catchlight in spider's eyes, then go for it. I personally find ring catch light really weird  ....also very difficult to diffuse ring flash properly.http://orionmystery.blogspot.com …rent-lighting-setups.html One of my friends figured out a way to get nice soft light from a ringflash: http://orionmystery.blogspot.com …11/hishams-macro-rig.html Thanks for the reply! I think I'm just going to hold out for the 24ex 7D | 430ex II | 70-200 2.8L IS | 50mm 1.8 | 65mm 2.8 MP-E | Sigma 10-20mm f3.5
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LesterWareham Moderator  More info | Aug 17, 2013 12:38 | #4 I think the twin flash is a better option because of the ring effect. Probably have slightly less clearance issues with a ring though (the Canon ring has to independent halves I think.) Gear List
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orionmystery Cream of the Crop 12,078 posts Likes: 771 Joined Apr 2008 Location: Malaysia More info | Aug 19, 2013 01:55 | #5 You can also use just a single 270EX or EXII for lighting: Kurt
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