Yongnuo YN568EX Speedlite Flash Hands-On Review

Yongnuo YN568EX Speedlite

If you need a good flash for your photographic work but can’t afford one of Canon’s professional SpeedLites (Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT, Canon Speedlite 580EXII, Canon Speedlite 430EXII), you may be interested in the featured review about the Chinese manufactured Yongnuo YN568EX Speedlite Flash, which comes at a price of $159/€159/£100. The Yongnuo YN568EX Speedlite is available on Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon UK | Amazon FR, and on eBay.

  • Model: Yongnuo YN568EX Circuit Design: Insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT)
  • Guide Number: 58 (ISO 100, 105mm) Flash Mode: M, Multi, Sc, Sn, S1, S2
  • Zoom Range: 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 80, 105mm Vertical Rotation Angle: -7~90 degrees
  • Horizontal Rotation Angle: 0~270 degrees Power Supply: 4×AA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH are usable, batteries are not included)
  • Lighting Times: 100~1500 times (AA Alkaline cell used) Recycle Time: Approx 3s (AA Alkaline cell Used)

Lighting Rumours reviewed the Yongnuo YN568EX Speedlite Flash and they were very impressed by this flash, particularly by the build quality and the feature set:

[…] the YN568EX is a million miles away from that YN460 in every aspect, build, features, consistent output and recycle times. To me this shows that Yongnuo do kind of listen to the photography community, taking on board what’s been suggested and acting on that. For sure, there are some things that are missing, such as an external power hook up, and I’d rather had seen a 3.5mm jack over the 2.5mm one, but that’s a minor issue.

In the conclusion they write:

[…] very very impressed with the Yongnuo YN568EX. The build quality and feature set are excellent, even more so when you consider its price. Sure, there are some flaws but I have to give due credit to Yongnuo for the work they’ve put it on this; they have moved up in the world from those YN460 days. Yongnuo are starting to give the big guns a run for their money.

Pro:

  • Great Feature Set
  • Price
  • Build Quality
  • Audio Ready Beep
  • Canon/Nikon Wireless Control

Cons:

  • Build Quality (Internal Components)
  • Not a Master
  • No External Battery port
  • Head swivel mechanism not great
  • 2.5mm Sync port.

There are a lot more information about the Yongnuo YN568EX Speedlite in Lighting Rumours’ review.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM For $372 (free shipping, USA warranty)

Another good deal by top rated ebay seller getitdigital (99.6% positive ratings): Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM for . Limited quantity, free shipping, and USA warranty.

The Canon EF 70-300mm IS USM Lens is a relatively light telephoto zoom offering a broad range of focal lengths from a single optic, with good optical quality.

Main Features
An auto focus telephoto zoom lens for both film and digital cameras. Fits all Canon DSLR Cameras (1D, 5D, 7D 60D T3i, and all others)
Appropriate for sports, travel, etc.
Circular aperture diaphragm for natural-looking out of focus highlights
Zoom ring lock to prevent lens ‘creep’ during movement
Image Stabilization allows use of lens in lower light situations without a tripod

Specifications
f/Stop Range 4-32.
Minimum Focus Distance 4.9″ (1.5 m).
Groups/Elements 10/15.
Length 5.6″ (24.3 cm).
Maximum Diameter 3.0″ (7.6 cm).
Weight 1.4 lb (600 g).
Filter Size 58mm.

 

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS With Accessories For $599 (free shipping, USA warranty)

Good deal by top rated eBay seller getitdigital (99.6% positive ratings): Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens on sale for . Additional free bonus items that come with the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS: UV Filter & Lens Cap Holder. USA warranty and free shipping.

The Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is a Multi Task lens. The new design includes 17 elements in 12 groups, the lens AOV ranges from 84° to 18° allowing shooting pictures of portraits as well as landscapes . The 15-85 Features both Image Stabilizing System and Canon’s Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) technology create a perfect shooting experience with fast, silent and precise focusing.

Filter Size: 72mm
Construction: Groups / Elements: 12 / 17
Length: 3.4″ / 87cm
Weight: 1.27 lbs / 570gr

 

Update (it’s a deal) – Microscope Camera Adapter For Canon EOS SLR/DSLR

Microscope Camera Adapter For Canon EOS SLR/DSLR

Update: it turned out it is deal, retail price was $400!

Don’t know how many of you may need this, but it is not expensive and it may be fun to use, opening new creative photographic possibilities. Amazon has the AmScope Canon SLR/DSLR Camera Adapter for Microscopes for $89.90 (click here). It comes with 23.2mm, 30mm and C-mount adapters, it fits almost all kinds of microscopes including compound and stereo microscopes.

  • Compatible with Canon SLR/DSLR cameras
  • Magnification Power: 2X ; Material: metal ;
  • Canon cameras with this 2X adapter have a magnification powers between 12X and 15X depending on the CMOS sizes of the cameras
  • T-mount Connection Standard 23.2mm
  • Work on Monocular (Eye Tube), Binocular (Eye Tube) or Trinocular Photo/Video Port
  • Manufactured under ISO 9001 Quality Control Standard
  • Excellent Five (5) Year Factory Warranty

There is a video to watch on Amazon’s product page (scroll down to the reviews).Microscope Camera Adapter For Canon EOS SLR/DSLR

Microscope Camera Adapter For Canon EOS SLR/DSLR

Microscope Camera Adapter For Canon EOS SLR/DSLR

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Canon Files Patent For 17-85mm F/4-5.6 Image Stabilized Lens

Canon Files Patent For 17-85mm

New Canon patent spotted by Egami (translated). This time the patent is about a 17-85mm f/4-5.6 lens with image stabilization. According to the patent, chromatic aberrations are reduced by anomalous partial dispersion, which, in turn, is obtained using synthetic resin and the inorganic oxide fine particles.

  • Patent Publication No. 2013-25085
    • 2013.2.4 Release Date
    • Filing date 2011.7.21
  • Example 1
    • Zoom ratio 4.70
    • 37.33 – – 82.48mm f = 17.55 focal length
    • Fno 3.98 -. 5.06 – 5.64
    • Half angle of view ω = 37.89 – 20.10 – 9.40 °
    • Image height 13.66mm
    • 134.85 – – 156.62mm 119.65 overall length of the lens
    • BF 37.59 – 52.48 – 62.64mm
    • 18 images in 11 groups lens configuration
    • 2 UD glass sheets
    • One two-sided aspherical
    • 5-group zoom negative positive negative
    • Inner Focus (Group 2)
[via Egami]