Nikon SB-600 Vs. Sigma EF-530

BornInThe80's · 10-07-2009 04:23PM #1

Hi folks,

I'm in the process of buying a zoom lense and flash for my D40. I picked the Sigma 70-300 and found a nice little package with a Sigma Flash (EF-530). I went into my local camera shop and they recommended staying away from it and going for a Nikon SB-600 (which is more expensive). Anybody have any views on which is better or if there is a huge difference between the two.

Thanks

Crispin · 10-07-2009 07:14PM

there a re 2 sigma EF 530's I think. one is a super and the other is st or something like that. Super is great and the other is ok but lacks a few pro features and no lcd. Thinking of investing in a flash soon, but saving up for the 530 super or a metz 58 af1. check they do what you want from a flash. I really want to use stroboscopic flash so i am saving up for one that has this feature!

CabanSail · 10-07-2009 07:16PM

I did have a Sigma flash for my D70S & while it did the job it was not fully compatible with the iTTL. Some time later I had an opportunity to buy the SB600 or SB800 at a very good price. I bought the SB600 & it does everything I need & is a much better flash than the Sigma.

BornInThe80's · 13-07-2009 05:28PM

Thanks guys. I've gone with the Nikon, compatability wise I think it's the best.
Thanks for the advice

sunny2004 · 19-07-2009 01:50PM

Late

but the 600, I have both and the nikon is the one to choose !

Nikon SB-600 Vs. Sigma EF-530

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