Canon MT-26EX-RT Macro Twin Lite
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Godox TT685C II Flash for Canon Cameras

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Canon MT-26EX-RT vs Godox TT685C II Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Canon MT-26EX-RT Macro flash with the Godox TT685C II Macro flash. We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two flashes. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Canon MT-26EX-RT Key Specs

Macro Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

Guide Number: 85' / 25.9

TTL Capability

Godox TT685C II Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

20-mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 197' / 25.9

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +120° Bounce Head

330° Swivel Head

Weight: 405g / 0.89 lb

Dimensions: 2.5 x 3 x 7.5" / 64 x 76 x 190 mm

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Reasons to choose Canon MT-26EX-RT Macro Twin Lite over Godox TT685C II Flash for Canon Cameras

Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light vs No	Improve the overall lighting of a scene
Weight	g vs 405g	405g lighter

Reasons to choose Godox TT685C II Flash for Canon Cameras over Canon MT-26EX-RT Macro Twin Lite

Max Guide Number	197' vs 85'	112' Longer coverage
Wireless Operation	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs No	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Bounce Head	Yes (-7 to +120°) vs No	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (330°) vs No	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Fastest Recycle Time	0.1 seconds vs 1.5 seconds	1.4s Faster Recycle Time
Flash Compensation Setting	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) vs No	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm vs No	Trigger the flash via wired connection
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs No	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs No	Useful for capturing motion blur

Common Strengths of Canon MT-26EX-RT Macro Twin Lite and Godox TT685C II Flash for Canon Cameras

TTL Operation	Yes vs Yes	Through the Lens Auto Exposure

Common Weaknesses of Canon MT-26EX-RT Macro Twin Lite and Godox TT685C II Flash for Canon Cameras

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Canon MT-26EX-RT vs Godox TT685C II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Canon	Godox
Manufacturer Product Code	2398C003	TT685IIC
Type	Macro	On Camera
Mount Type	-	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	85' / 25.9m at ISO 100	197' / 60m at ISO 100
Focal Coverage	-	20-200mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	to sec	1/300 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 1.5sec	Approx. 0.1 to 2.6sec
Power Range	1/512	1/1 to 1/128
Flash Compensation	No	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	-	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 328.08' / 100 m, Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual) Up to 49.21' / 15 m (Master, Slave)
Wireless Channels/Groups	32 / 4	32 / 5
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	Yes
Bounce Head	No	-7 to +120°
Swivel Head	No	Yes (330°)
Off-Camera Terminal	No	2.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light	No
Exposure Controls	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, TTL via Separate Commander, Manual
Flash Modes	None	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS	No	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	No	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	-	4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
External Power-Pack	No	Yes
Weight	-	405g / 0.89 lb
Dimensions	-	2.5 x 3 x 7.5" / 64 x 76 x 190 mm