Godox MF12 Macro Flash
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Godox Lux Junior Retro Camera Flash

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Godox MF12

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Godox MF12 vs Godox Lux Junior Retro Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Godox MF12 Macro flash with the Godox Lux Junior Retro 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.

Godox MF12 Key Specs

Macro Type Flash

Fits any camera with a shoe mount

Guide Number: 16' / 4.9

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

Weight: 144g / 0.32 lb

Godox Lux Junior Retro Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Fits any camera with a shoe mount

28mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 39' / 4.9

Weight: 130g / 0.29 lb

Dimensions: 2.9 x 2 x 2.8" / 73.8 x 50.2 x 71.8 mm

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Reasons to choose Godox MF12 Macro Flash over Godox Lux Junior Retro Camera Flash

Wireless Operation	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light vs No	Improve the overall lighting of a scene
TTL Operation	Yes vs No	Through the Lens Auto Exposure

Reasons to choose Godox Lux Junior Retro Camera Flash over Godox MF12 Macro Flash

Max Guide Number	39' vs 16'	23' Longer coverage
Weight	130g vs 144g	14g lighter

Common Weaknesses of Godox MF12 Macro Flash and Godox Lux Junior Retro Camera Flash

Bounce Head	No vs No	Head doesn't move for easy bouncing
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 MF12 vs Godox Lux Junior Retro Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Godox	Godox
Manufacturer Product Code	MF12	LUX JUNIOR BLACK
Type	Macro	On Camera
Mount Type	Lens Mount	Shoe
Colour	Black	Black,Dark Green,Mint Green,Pink,Red,White
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	16' / 4.9m at ISO 100	39' / 11.9m at ISO 100
Guide Number Measured at	-	28mm
Focal Coverage	-	28mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	1/1200 to 1/34000sec	-
Flash Duration	Approx. 0.01 to 1.7sec	-
Power Range	-	1/1 to 1/64 (Manual)
TTL Operation	Yes	No
Wireless Operation	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 98.4' / 30 m (Slave)	No
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	No
Off-Camera Terminal	No	No
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light	No
Exposure Controls	TTL via Separate Commander, Manual	Automatic (Non-TTL), Manual
Flash Modes	None	None
High-Speed Sync / HSS	No	No
Second Curtain Sync	No	No
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	1x Built-In Rechargeable (500 Full-Power Flashes)	2x AAA (Alkaline)
External Power-Pack	No	No
Weight	144g / 0.32 lb	130g / 0.29 lb
Dimensions	-	2.9 x 2 x 2.8" / 73.8 x 50.2 x 71.8 mm