Planning to buy/replace some lens

[MrGreenBug]

Hmm.. I should have the topic as "580 or 430???" rather that the original topic title. Silly me.


So is it wiser to get a 430 now and some lens that will fit the remainder of my budget or just get the 580 now or just lens. I'm leaning on getting a flash right now as I would be taking a not so biggie birthday party soon.


Thank you nueroanotomist for added information about the 430EX II.

[Sheiky]

Hey Angelo,


I'm a not so regular user of the flash so I bought the 430. For me it works pretty good with macro, but I've also did some bouncing onto a large group of more than 40 persons and it it works perfectly for the occasion. I think the 430 is a great piece of machinery and really I see the 580 as just a little bit better, but not really a necessity. At least I couldn't think of anything why I needed the 580 power.


I think you're better of now with a 430 and spare some cash for a better lens.


Jan