Need opinion on Canon MR-14EX

[LifeInMacro]

Hi all,

Need some opinion on Canon's Macro Ring Flash, MR-14EX. Is it worth getting if I'm into shooting macro - mainly flowers and insects outdoors?

I have a 430EX now, and results are so-so outdoors.

What else can I do with MR-14EX? Any good for portraits?

Thanks!

[Redsun]

yea i was tinking the same thing
anyone tried using it for portraits before?

[lightning]

A MT-24EX will be better for macro. Do note that these Macro Flash can only be mounted on certain lens.

[Rubber_Duck]

I also thinking of this as well...

MR-14EX and MT-24EX

You may want to check with this...
They have many ways and methods of set-up...

Show us ur Macro Rig

[subxero]

Is the flash strong enough for portraits?

[diver-hloc]

Originally Posted by Redsun yea i was tinking the same thing anyone tried using it for portraits before?

Did thought about getting one also.....

I heard it produce portraits with very little shadow...... but won't fit all type of lens. If I'm not wrong..... only up to lens of 58mm (EF 100mm Macro or EF 50mm f1.4... etc).

Can anyone confirm is 77mm lens (17-40mm f4) be able used it ??

[Redsun]

Originally Posted by diver-hloc Did thought about getting one also..... I heard it produce portraits with very little shadow...... but won't fit all type of lens. If I'm not wrong..... only up to lens of 58mm (EF 100mm Macro or EF 50mm f1.4... etc). Can anyone confirm is 77mm lens (17-40mm f4) be able used it ??

hmm the reason it can only fit lens of up to 58mm is prob because of the diameter of the hole
anything bigger than that,prob wont fit

[lightning]

Originally Posted by Redsun hmm the reason it can only fit lens of up to 58mm is prob because of the diameter of the hole anything bigger than that,prob wont fit

The flash also need a special place for the attachment to clip on. Not all lens has that groove even though it is 58mm.

[diver-hloc]

Originally Posted by lightning The flash also need a special place for the attachment to clip on. Not all lens has that groove even though it is 58mm.

So.... we can't even confirm if the EF 50mm f1.4 is about to mount it

Wow..... more research again.

[lightning]

Originally Posted by diver-hloc So.... we can't even confirm if the EF 50mm f1.4 is about to mount it Wow..... more research again.

Only canon macro lens comes with the groove. (I think...need to confirm)

[diver-hloc]

Originally Posted by lightning Only canon macro lens comes with the groove. (I think...need to confirm)

I think you are right..... just got this from Canon AUST

Quote: Compatible lenses: EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, EF 100 f/ 2.8 Macro and MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x

Looking around in Yahoo.Com also talks about problem in mounting the MR-14EX. It seems that you can't put a filter infront of your lens.... the 'Groove' thing....

That leaves us with only Ray Flash - Ringflash Adapter - http://www.flaghead.co.uk/pages/ringflash-intro.html

And it isn't cheap...... $400+++ when I saw it on the internet. CP is selling also, not sure how much. Also have to see the correct Ringflash Adapter model for the correct camera and flash..... If you upgrade

[Redsun]

Originally Posted by diver-hloc That leaves us with only Ray Flash - Ringflash Adapter - http://www.flaghead.co.uk/pages/ringflash-intro.html And it isn't cheap...... $400+++ when I saw it on the internet. CP is selling also, not sure how much. Also have to see the correct Ringflash Adapter model for the correct camera and flash..... If you upgrade

wow thats pretty ex
DIY anyone?

[diver-hloc]

Originally Posted by Redsun wow thats pretty ex DIY anyone?

Won't be that easy to DIY. Heard someone uses a Ring light tube.... but the light can only goes on or off.... not flash.

[Pauche]

sunpak has this ring light thing, and ring flash system..........

ring light = light always on
ring flash = fires a flash then u snap a photo

however, i tried it at the shop last week, then ring flash doesn't always fire!!!! that means u MIGHT miss the golden oppurtunity when u r shooting insects! it is however, cheap..... $120 only.......................

anyone has more info on this sunpak thing, please share some info! thanks!

[Rubber_Duck]

I also thinking of getting that...

But after saw this website Show us ur Macro Rig

They actually using their Flash with bracket to extend their flash downward..

For those wanted to DIY.. will be a good idea can use your existing flash and mod it from there...

[lightning]

Originally Posted by Pauche sunpak has this ring light thing, and ring flash system.......... ring light = light always on ring flash = fires a flash then u snap a photo however, i tried it at the shop last week, then ring flash doesn't always fire!!!! that means u MIGHT miss the golden oppurtunity when u r shooting insects! it is however, cheap..... $120 only....................... anyone has more info on this sunpak thing, please share some info! thanks!

The ring flash/light power cannot be adjusted. Not very ideal. I still prefer the MT-24EX. Is ETTL2 and can adjust the angle you want to shoot, and can control other slave Canon Flash.

[limhousen]

Canon makes ringflash 52C, 58C and 72C Macrolite Adapter for lenses without groove. If you want to use filters, mount it on the lens forst, then mount the adapter on the filter. Its not cheap, but it works. Here's a link. Scroll down too see the adapters:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...acro_Ring.html

[lightning]

Originally Posted by limhousen Canon makes ringflash 52C, 58C and 72C Macrolite Adapter for lenses without groove. If you want to use filters, mount it on the lens forst, then mount the adapter on the filter. Its not cheap, but it works. Here's a link. Scroll down too see the adapters: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...acro_Ring.html

Yeah they have the adaptor...not to bad if it is like $30 for the adaptor.

[Pauche]

Originally Posted by lightning The ring flash/light power cannot be adjusted. Not very ideal. I still prefer the MT-24EX. Is ETTL2 and can adjust the angle you want to shoot, and can control other slave Canon Flash.

yah cannot adjust power... not TTL also.... which explains why its only $120!

[LifeInMacro]

Originally Posted by Rubber_Duck I also thinking of getting that... But after saw this website Show us ur Macro Rig They actually using their Flash with bracket to extend their flash downward.. For those wanted to DIY.. will be a good idea can use your existing flash and mod it from there...

I'm too lazy to build a contraption, so I got myself a Canon wireless flash transmitter recently and hope that i can shoot the flash in any direction i want (though line of sight between transmitter and slave falsh is required)...Need to test this out before concluding if it is OK. will probably not buy the MR-14EX for time being...maybe wiser to buy another lens...