Used Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flashgun
Condition & contents
| Grading | Good. A couple of scratches on the lcd rear screen. |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Flash |
At a glance: Canon Speedlite 580EX II - flagship enthusiast-pro Canon hot-shoe flash, GN58, weather-resistant.
About this lens
The Canon Speedlite 580EX II is Canon's flagship enthusiast-pro flash from the DSLR era - guide number 58, full bounce/swivel, Canon E-TTL II, weather-resistant seal. A workhorse choice for Canon EOS DSLR users for years, widely used at weddings, events and studio work.
Build & handling
| Type | Pro-grade hot-shoe TTL flash |
|---|---|
| Guide number | 58 (at 105mm / ISO 100) |
| Zoom range | 24-105mm auto-zoom |
| Bounce | 0-90° up, +7° down for close-up |
| Swivel | 180° left, 180° right |
| Power | 4x AA batteries + optional CP-E4 external pack |
| Wireless | Optical wireless slave + master (older Canon wireless system) |
| Weather resistance | Yes - dust/moisture-resistant |
| Weight | 375g |
Works with
- Canon DSLR bodies (via hot shoe)
- Canon RF mirrorless bodies via RF hot shoe
- Powered by 4x AA batteries (NiMH recommended)
Best for
A workhorse Canon flash - widely used at weddings, events, portraits and commercial work on Canon DSLRs. Full feature set: high guide number, full articulation, weather resistance, master/slave wireless. Succeeded by the 600EX and 600EX-RT (which added radio wireless).
Frequently asked questions
How does the 580EX II compare to the 600EX-RT?
The 600EX-RT (released 2012) adds radio wireless (the 580EX II only has optical wireless), slightly more power, and improved thermal protection. The 580EX II remains a capable working flash - optical wireless has line-of-sight limitations but costs less used.
Specifications
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |