Metz 58 AF-1 flash review

[Green Li]

After using Metz 58 for a while I collected my thoughts, pros and cons in this review: Metz 58

I really like little things about this flash: low battery indicator, beep function, etc. It's loaded with all the professional grade features, too, of course

 

[wescobts]

Wow what a great review, they sure have come a long way, so how much was this unit ?

 

[Green Li]

Wow what a great review, they sure have come a long way, so how much was this unit ?

Thanks!
Amazon has them for $370 at the moment: Amazon.com: Metz MZ 58311C 58 AF-1C Flash for Canon Cameras: Camera & Photo

I got it from a local store for $400.

 

[Green Li]

Did some testing of the wink light, extended zoom, catchlight card and general bouncing: Metz 58 test

I have to agree with many others that the secondary reflector produces a rather harsh light. It allows, however, creating fill light while bouncing off of the side walls:

The extended zoom doesn't do much good for me...

Still.... it's kind of interesting to see side-by-side compassion to know what those features do (or not) give you. I posted 15 images for comparison.

 

[Green Li]

Posted another Metz 58 test: Mecablitz 58 AF-1 frame coverage test
Tested frame coverage at all zoom levels and white card frame coverage.

There are some serious artifacts showing at high zoom levels.