Originally posted by carlb I'm wondering what reasonably priced ring flash users with more macro experience than me would recommend. Are they even necessary? I would be using it with the DFA 100mm but I don't envisage doing loads of macro work (at least at this stage) so it just needs to be reliable, easy to use and not cost an arm and a leg. Cheers.
G'day mate, a couple of years ago I was where you find yourself now, but for me , macro is probably my favourite type of photography. My research led me to both RING LIGHTS and RING FLASHES. Very different devices. The screenshots below show, the 1st ( which I found during my research, not my words ) explains quickly the differences between the types, and the 2nd is of my review of the Sigma DG 140. RING LIGHTS definitely have their uses, but for me, the flash is much more versatile with being able to use both tubes or only left or right, and also being able to control light output from both or either. Good luck with which ever way you go.
Edit - I purchased the flash second hand and I'm very pleased with it.
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