Is there a good, cheaper alternative to the Nikon SB600 flash?

[Gordon Scott]

Just wondered if there is a good (cheaper) Nikon fit alternative to the SB600 flash... any advice / experiences welcome.

 

[dod]

Jessops 360?

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/67558/show.html

 

[Flash In The Pan]

YongNuo YN-465?

 

[Gordon Scott]

Jessops 360?
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/67558/show.html

YongNuo YN-465?

Thanks for quick responses... have looked at the specs. I am wondering how these differ in practical use / TTL performance to the SB600. Is the SB600 just inflated main manufacturer price, or is it actually better?

 

[rob_benn]

hi have an metz 46 af great flash and more powerful than a sb600 and alsohad cls as well so you can use it off camera.

got mine from jacobs after they had no sb600 left and only paid |£140 for it! bargain.

 

[Flash In The Pan]

Thanks for quick responses... have looked at the specs. I am wondering how these differ in practical use / TTL performance to the SB600. Is the SB600 just inflated main manufacturer price, or is it actually better?

No doubt that the SB-600 is the better flash, it works with CLS and the plastics are better than either of the other two, but then it's four times the price, so it should be.....

 

[albabbaobab]

Have you considered the Nissin Di622?

http://reviews.davidleetong.com/?p=1150

I bought it (the Canon fit version) after reading various favorable reviews online and it has served me well so far.

 

[Naith]

Have to say the SB-600 is a lovely piece of kit. No other alternative can compare (I've also got the SB-400 & Jessops 360).