Used Metz 58 AF-1 for Nikon
Condition & contents
| Grading | Good |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Flash |
At a glance: Metz 58 AF-1 for Nikon - pro-grade third-party hot-shoe flash, GN58, i-TTL.
About this flash
The Metz 58 AF-1 for Nikon is a Metz professional hot-shoe flash - guide number 58, full articulation, Nikon i-TTL compatibility. Metz was a long-established German flash manufacturer known for high-quality third-party flashes matching first-party guide numbers at lower prices.
Build & handling
| Type | Pro-grade hot-shoe TTL flash |
|---|---|
| Guide number | 58 (at 105mm / ISO 100) |
| Zoom range | 24-105mm auto-zoom |
| Bounce/swivel | Full articulation |
| Power | 4x AA batteries + optional external pack |
| Wireless | Slave mode, SCA-3xxx compatibility |
| Weight | Approx. 400g |
Works with
- Nikon DSLR bodies (via hot shoe - i-TTL)
- Nikon Z mirrorless bodies via hot shoe
- Powered by 4x AA batteries
Best for
A Metz 58 AF-1 - a German-made third-party flash matching first-party flagship guide numbers (GN58 = similar to Nikon SB-900). Well-regarded for reliability and optical performance. Metz's camera-flash business ended around 2015, making these used-only now, but the flashes remain capable working tools.
Frequently asked questions
Is Metz still in business?
No - Metz exited the camera flash business around 2015, and the brand's camera-flash assets were subsequently sold. Existing Metz flashes remain serviceable but new Metz flashes are not being made. Available only on the used market.
Specifications
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |