Godox V1 vs Profoto A1: Only Get The Profoto If You Have A Lot Of Their Equipment

It sounds like the Godox V1 is a huge win against the Profoto A1

  • Both are hard speed lights
  • Both have 9 stop range, but Godox does 9.2 while the Profoto is a little more accurate
  • Both lose about 3 stops of power when doing HSS
  • Profoto has a nice transition, but it’s not soft
  • Godox has a smooth transition which leads to better light
  • Godox light pattern has 90%+ preference in their light pattern
  • Recycle time is about the same
  • Profoto can retain their recycle time vs Godox will go into thermal protection mode after about 30 shot
  • Godox can perform more full power flashes
  • The Profoto kills the battery while in standby so the Godox battery lasts a lot longer
  • The Profoto died after 90 min of standby and one flash in a test video they did
  • Both have very consistent color
  • Godox has a more blue color than the Profoto, but it’s more consistent
  • Godox V1 is a little more powerful at it’s max output, and both have the same low power, but the V1 is faster at lower power
  • Can’t make a determination about which is better built
  • The magnetic modifiers work great on both
  • Godox one-upped Profoto
  • The only argument for the Profoto over the Godox is that you have a lot of Profoto equipment

Godox V1: Adorama / Amazon
Godox XPro-S: B&H Photo / Amazon
Profoto Air Remote TTL-S: B&H Photo / Adorama
Profoto A1: B&H Photo / Adorama

via FujiAddict

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Rokinon Posts Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE Specs


Rokinon published the page for the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE today here but pulled it down already. Below are the specs:

Model: IO45AF-E
MSRP: $399
UPC: 0-84438-76619-6
Focal Length: 45mm
Maximum Aperture: F1.8
Coverage: Full Frame (FX)

Optical Construction: 7 Glass Elements in 6 Groups
Aperture Range: F1.8 – 22
Diaphragm Blades: 9
Coating: Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC)

Minimum Focusing Distance: 17.7″ (0.45m)
Filter Size: 49mm
Lens Hood: Removable
Maximum Diameter: 2.43” (61.8mm)
Weight: 5.71oz (162g)
Length: 2.2″ (56.1mm)

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Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE Product Photos Leaked


Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE product photos have leaked from Nokishita.


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First Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Footage?

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE: B&H Photo / AmazonAdorama

This might be the first footage shot on the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD, but it is hard to verify if the footage is legitimate without the lens being shown. We know this lens is coming soon so some photographer and videographers have to have the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD in hand right now. I can’t wait to add one to my camera bag.

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Deal Zone: Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Save $400


B&H Photo has the Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art on sale today only.

Product Highlights

  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Three FLD Elements, Three SLD Elements
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Hyper Sonic AF Motor, Manual Override
  • Weather-Sealed, Protective Front Coating
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
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B&H Photo Payboo Card: Save The Tax


B&H Photo is launching the Payboo card that saves you tax. If you’re planning a big purchase and B&H Photo charges tax in your state already than you could save big with the Payboo card. You can also save on all of the current offers from Sony. You can get all of the details here.

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