YN600ex-rt

I'm a newbie when it comes to flash photography and speed lights. And as my first speed light set up I have purchased 2 yn600ex-rt's and a yn-e3-rt to control them.

My question is that when I have the flashes off camera in slave mode they do not auto zoom to the lens as when they are connected on camera. Is this normal for speed lights? As when off camera they are not at the same distance from subject as the camera is. Sorry if this is a dumb question but I am new to speed lights and flash photography and want to make sure mine are not malfunctioning.

You probably have the answer by now, but since you didn't get a reply and just in case someone searches for this...

Yeah, that's normal. It only zooms on camera to cover the area "seen" by the sensor and focus the light where it's needed (so you're not wasting flash power on an area not being photographed). Off camera, theres no way for it to know how to calculate that, if it's even possible with your particular setup. You can actually change the zoom level manually when using it off camera for different effects, sort of like a built in flash modifier.

Yes, you're right I did find the answer shortly after posting this. I should've posted that I found it. Also, thank you for the reply.