5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't help but fall in love with this light!

2026-02-24    -DB

Ok, first things first. I don't own an original Canon Speedlite, so my review will not be a comparison with Canon Speedlites. The most expensive speedlite I have (before I ordered this one) was $120 from Amazon (not gonna name the brand here). I was looking for a decent speedlite in the $150-$200 price range as I needed something that I can use both on camera and off camera. I have several other Godox lighting equipment (AD200s, 400 strobe, etc) so it made sense to get this one since it fits nicely with the whole eco system. I had mediocre expectation when I ordered it, and boy was I wrong! This light is WOW! It has everything you need and more:1. Use as a hot shoe flash: of course2. Great build quality: Yes3. Quick lock feature on the hot shoe: Yes4. HSS and second curtain sync: Yes and the HSS goes up to 1/8000s. What!? For a $200 flash thats wicked impressive!5. Easy switch between multi mode, ETTL, and manual: Yes6. Use as a remote flash with Rx compatible with x1c trigger: done7. Use as a Tx for my other Godox lights: Heck yes! I was so happy it can do this.8. Zoomable: Yes!To me, the color temperature seemed pretty accurate, so there's that. To be completely fair, I'm not a huge fan of the UI, but I use other Godox systems and it was not too hard to figure out how to do everything I need without looking at the manual at all. I'm sure there are a lot of niche features I may not be utilizing, but in due time I guess. Honestly, I didn't need anything else in this flash. But there are some other cool stuff that I have to mention. It has a dedicated switch to toggle between ETTL and Manual. I didn't think I needed this, but I'm using it all the time now. I did a quick comparison with the Manual and ETTL mode and I almost love it. ETTL may be (emphasis on the may be) a tad bit underexposed (one stop) than what I'd prefer - but I believe it's purely preference. This is nothing a little adjustment on photoshop or lightroom can't fix. Oh, and there is a modeling light! A modeling light on a speedlite at this price point. How do they do it!? And it comes with a Li ion battery (thank god! no more AAs) with a USB C charger.I got way more than I expected in this speedlite. If you're thinking about getting a speedlite, get this one. If you have a Godox system, definitely get this one! And the delivery was super fast as well. I ordered Friday and it got delivered on Sunday. I almost feel bad how fast it was delivered, lol. But who's complaining!?

4.0 out of 5 stars I like you it lot !

2026-01-25    -jimmy

cool flash to suppliment my ad200 works well on my canon r6iii with the x2 trigger

Very expensive

2026-02-11    -Jonas

It didn't come woth what is showing in the photos..its only flash not accessories.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great speedlight with fast refresh time.

2026-01-09    -Phil Zampino

This is an amazing excellent flash. I typically prefer Nikon brand products, but this item is notably better than the Nikon speedlights I’ve owned. The primary motivation for getting it is the fast refresh speed, which is necessary for hand-held focus-bracketed macro photos. If this were the only difference, it would be worth the switch. The built-in compatibility with Godox flash triggers is a welcome feature. I no longer have to use the Godox receiver on the speedlight, which means one less piece of kit to carry around and fewer batteries to charge. Speaking of batteries, I have to admit that I’m not in love with the rechargeable proprietary battery except that perhaps it contributes to the refresh speed that I do love. Maybe I just need to get a second battery because as it is now, when the battery finally dies, I’m dead in the water until it has recharged. Overall, this is a GREAT speedlight.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome flash for your camera

2026-01-17    -Richard S Jr

It’s great a flash for your camera just read the instructions that comes with it and you’ll be ready to used it.I’ve taken random pictures in my room and with the flash does the pictures wonders. Great size great price I love this flash it’s my first one fits my canon well the quality is nice. Easy to install on your camera I love the fact that it comes with a rechargeable battery and the charger.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great speedlight with fast refresh time.

2026-01-15    -Phil Zampino

This is an amazing excellent flash. I typically prefer Nikon brand products, but this item is notably better than the Nikon speedlights I’ve owned. The primary motivation for getting it is the fast refresh speed, which is necessary for hand-held focus-bracketed macro photos. If this were the only difference, it would be worth the switch. The built-in compatibility with Godox flash triggers is a welcome feature. I no longer have to use the Godox receiver on the speedlight, which means one less piece of kit to carry around and fewer batteries to charge. Speaking of batteries, I have to admit that I’m not in love with the rechargeable proprietary battery except that perhaps it contributes to the refresh speed that I do love. Maybe I just need to get a second battery because as it is now, when the battery finally dies, I’m dead in the water until it has recharged. Overall, this is a GREAT speedlight.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great flash and excellent price

2025-12-23    -craig stoll

I 1st found this flash mentioned in a photography book so I decided to purchase it and haven’t regretted it. It was easy to set up and has been firing every time. I use it for an off camera flash so I bought a transmitter also and has been working flawlessly.Very good flash

5.0 out of 5 stars Great flash and excellent price

2026-02-15    -craig stoll

I 1st found this flash mentioned in a photography book so I decided to purchase it and haven’t regretted it. It was easy to set up and has been firing every time. I use it for an off camera flash so I bought a transmitter also and has been working flawlessly.Very good flash

5.0 out of 5 stars Huge Improvement Over Previous Generation

2026-01-11    -Jesse Rorabaugh

I bought this after breaking my third flash lf the previous generation. Every time I broke one, I looked at my alternatives and didn’t see a better one. So, I was expecting more or less the same.No, this is way better! It fixed a ton of minor quality of life problems with the previous generation.When you remove the flash battery, there is a giant hole in the flash. This might sound minor, but if you have ever arrived to a site to discover you took the battery out of the flash you can see the value.Battery life, cycling time, and power all seem improved significantly but I can’t be sure because my old flash was in such poor shape.Then there is the modeling light. I brushed over the feature when I first bought the flash but for macro photography at night that saves me from having a flashlight in one hand.The sound which goes off whenever the flash is ready can be annoying but it is also amazing. Allows you to keep your eye on the subject and know the status of the flash.My only remaining concern is durability. This is my fourth Godox flash! Still, you can buy a couple of these flashes for the price of a Sony one so hard to call that a deal killer.

Well built flash that works and is priced reasonable

2026-02-23    -Spike

Writing this over a year since purchased. Very well built flash. Worked well with both of my other half’s cannon cameras. Had all the accessories needed for our use. She’s the photographer of the household and she loved it .Been used for a lot of baby photoshoots so far and still going strong.