following two options? I found a used 580ex II from a local guy for $275.00 I could bet a brand new 430 ex II at Best Buy for $269.99 + tax. The used 580 ex is about 2 years old and in good, not perfect condition. I am just starting out taking pictures so one flash or another doesn't really ring...
I am shooting a Canon 40d. close lens are 28-135 IS and Tokina 12-24/f4. I want a closer Zoom or Prime...say the Tamron 17-50 or Canon 35mm/f2. My dilemma is this: I could get a cheap prime/Canon 580 EXii speedlite for the same price as a good 2.8 Zoom. This would seem a no-brainer to most...