Godox MF-R76S TTL Macro Ring Flash for Sony
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Godox MF-R76S vs Sony HVL-F28RM Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Godox MF-R76S Macro Ring flash with the Sony HVL-F28RM Macro Ring 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.

Godox MF-R76S Key Specs

Macro Ring Type Flash

Designed for Sony Cameras

mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 46' / 14

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

Weight: 578g / 1.27 lb

Dimensions: 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.0" / 129.5 x 129.5 x 25.4 mm (Ring), 4.7 x 2.7 x 1.9" / 119.4 x 68.6 x 48.3 mm (Controller)

Sony HVL-F28RM Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Sony Cameras

50mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 92' / 14

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

0 to +120° Bounce Head

Weight: 219g / 0.48 lb

Dimensions: 2.6 x 3.3 x 3.6" / 65.1 x 83.5 x 91.4 mm

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Reasons to choose Godox MF-R76S TTL Macro Ring Flash for Sony over Sony HVL-F28RM External Flash

Wireless Range	100.0m vs 35.0m	65m Longer Wireless Range
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light vs No	Improve the overall lighting of a scene
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs No	Useful for capturing motion blur

Reasons to choose Sony HVL-F28RM External Flash over Godox MF-R76S TTL Macro Ring Flash for Sony

Wide Angle Adapter	Yes (24mm) vs No	Go wider with the adapter
Max Guide Number	92' vs 46'	46' Longer coverage
Bounce Head	Yes (0 to +120°) vs No	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Slow Sync Mode	Yes vs No	Balance the flash light with the ambient light
Weight	219g vs 578g	359g lighter

Common Strengths of Godox MF-R76S TTL Macro Ring Flash for Sony and Sony HVL-F28RM External Flash

Wireless Operation	Yes vs Yes	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
TTL Operation	Yes vs Yes	Through the Lens Auto Exposure
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs Yes	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed

Common Weaknesses of Godox MF-R76S TTL Macro Ring Flash for Sony and Sony HVL-F28RM External Flash

Swivel Head	No vs No	Head doesn't swivel for side bouncing
Flash Compensation	No vs No	No flash compensation setting on the unit
Off-Camera Terminal	No vs No	Wired connection between camera and flash not an option
TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Godox MF-R76S vs Sony HVL-F28RM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Godox	Sony
Manufacturer Product Code	MF-R76S	HVL-F28RM
Type	Macro Ring	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe Mount (Controller), Lens Mount (Flash)	Sony Multi-Interface Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	46' / 14m at ISO 100	92' / 28m at ISO 100
Guide Number Measured at	-	35mm
Focal Coverage	mm (FF equiv.)	50mm (FF equiv.)
Coverage w/ Adapter	-	24mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	1/300 to 1/20000sec	1/625 to sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 0.1 to 1sec	Approx. 0.1 to 6.4sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/256	1/1 to 1/256 (Manual)
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 328.1' / 100 m	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 114.8' / 35 m
Wireless Channels/Groups	32 / -1	14 / 5
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	No
Bounce Head	No	0 to +120°
Off-Camera Terminal	No	No
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light	No
Exposure Controls	Sony ADI / P-TTL	Sony ADI / P-TTL
Flash Modes	TTL, Manual, HSS, First Curtain Sync, Second Curtain Sync	Hi-Speed Sync, Slow Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	Yes	No
Slow Sync Mode	No	Yes
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	1x Rechargeable, 3000 mAh	2x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
External Power-Pack	No	No
Weight	578g / 1.27 lb	219g / 0.48 lb
Dimensions	5.1 x 5.1 x 1.0" / 129.5 x 129.5 x 25.4 mm (Ring), 4.7 x 2.7 x 1.9" / 119.4 x 68.6 x 48.3 mm (Controller)	2.6 x 3.3 x 3.6" / 65.1 x 83.5 x 91.4 mm