Canon 580EX flash. Vs. Sigma 530DG Super

[Jonno_dudley]

Hi

Does anyone own a Sigma 530 flash?

As i am considering purchasing a hotshoe flash for my 40D. The canon 580EX will most probably be the best performer between the 2, but at a price of 400 notes it should be.

You can pick up the sigma for about half the price. Yes it's not quite as powerful but is that a justifiable reason to spend an extra £200.

Also with the off camera hotshoe sync cables, are they compatible with the sigma flashes? Surely it's just like an extension cable but want to make sure.

Thanks

Jonathan Dudley

[wez130]

you can pick the canon up for nearly half that price too, just see Kerso, he normally sells them for about £240ish

[andrewc]

I use the Sigma 500 Super and on the whole I'm pleased with it - although I think the 580EX integrates better and given the choice I would spend the extra and get a Canon one from Kerso or HK.

[Jonno_dudley]

Thanks for the replies lads