Yongnuo vs Godox | YN24EX or MF12

I've been asked which twin macro flash is better, the Yongnuo YN24EX or the Godox MF12. In this video, I'll try to answer that question and help you choose the best system for you.
Originally I said that the Godox had HSS, however this was an error because of a typo on the website - None of these models have HSS
Featured gear:
Yongnuo YN24EX:
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Godox MF12:
Amazon UK - amzn.to/3nLSBpA
Amazon US - amzn.to/33YKuPK
Chapters:
1: Introduction to the flashes 01:00
2: Price 02:33
3: Compatibility 02:55
4: Power source 05:21
5: Power output and modeling lights 06:47
6: Recycle times 07:49
7: Flash ratio 08:24
8: High-speed sync (none on both)
9: High-speed continuous shooting 09:04
10: Connections 10:16
11: Number of heads 10:59
12: Wired vs wireless 11:25
13: Weight 12:33
14: Footprint in your bag 13:10
15: Firmware updates 13:40
16: Godox trigger 14:10
17: Conclusion 15:09
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[@minb1217]

Excellent review and comparison. Very useful.

[@karlmannaerialvideography9756]

Been a photographer for a very long time,(36 years!) and have done many various types subjects. But one subject that has always fascinated me is the macro world and i have been successful. Now watching what you do Stewart is a breath of fresh air and enjoy your your no fancy frills etc. With this review on the Godox twin lights i have indeed bought a kit but already own the trigger so that was a bonus I suppose but with watching your other video on these twin lights and having only tried them out a few times they really do need to be diffused, so that's what i will be doing! Thanks' fella for encouraging me to start macro shooting once again.

[@warrengh5647]

Lots of very useful information there Stewart. Thank you a great video.

[@kingmax1ify]

Dude, another great video! Thanks mate. I got more into macro thanks to you again. :)

[@mrwates]

Excellent & very professional review! Keep it up :)

[@MrBaros33]

Thanks, well balanced showing good/bad with each system along with some tips

[@ahmdkhaled2699]

Absolutely Amazing video 😍♥️

[@victormultanen1981]

thank you for this great comparison of macro flashes

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thanks for watching.

[@robgerety]

Thanks. Just subscribed. I have an R5 so I will go for the Godox. Question - do you use that system in the field or only indoors?

[@gannibal1943]

thanks for this video, I found out that my old flash Yongnuo also supports 1/200 s, before that I shot at 1/80 .. waiting for start of the season!

[@ayhobbyist]

great review

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thanks

[@mojmakroswiat-mymacroworld2959]

Good movie. I'm thinking about buying a similar set for macro. Thank you for this video.

[@baronbarbaron]

Cool video! Perhaps it is good to add that in fact the GODOX system is a bit more universally oriented. In the sense that it is not just a macro system, although it fully meets the requirements for macro photography. In general, I take boudoir photography, but I use a goddox system. This trigger + two more are part of the "X system" family, which unites all new Godox products. And this trigger can control not only MF12 but their entire range of flashes, except for the oldest. I use several compact flashes from this family and two AD600MB which by the way have unique batteries and last surprisingly long. Personally, I see an application of MF12 in my field of photography and maybe it will be the next thing I will buy soon. Thanks for the comprehensive video again.

[@JoaoRodriguesNeto]

I haver the yongnuo, bur after your Review, I'm upgrading to the godox!!! Thanks.

[@chrisvickerson]

good video but those outtakes made me LOL! Thanks for the info

[@Webpromotions]

Thanks Stewart. You've just solved two conundrums for me. I have both godox and yongnuo flashes/triggers and was unsure which way to go. I was almost waiting for something new from yongnuo as my godox flashes had been inconsistent. I never realised that there was a firmware issue with the eosr, so I checked and wallah! I needed to upgrade the firmware on the godoxs which I've done (though that isn't easy as the current godox software drivers aren't digitally signed correctly and Windows 10 won't connect to the flashes (there is a simple workaround though). So it looks like I'll be ordering the godox twin flash once I can figure out how to get it past my wife. Thanks again

[@lefernandesrj]

Great video! So, Yongnuo is not compatible with Canon M50 MkII, right? Thanks!

[@drpainsjourney]

You can also use Godox XT2 Trigger ... not only X-Pro ... Just saying. I do have (of course) bought Godox, since it's newer and fit my FujiFilm XT-3 :) Thanks for the videos.

[@brucemalcolm2045]

Hi Stewart When set to manual and 1/16 power I get at least 4 frames in a 6 shot per second burst. Havent tried it in ETTL thou.

[@joegophotos]

Did you ever do a video on how to better diffuse the godox ? I'm interested in them, but I didnt like the hot spots and you said youd have a fix for that?

[@StewartWoodArt]

Yes, some of my new videos will show it.

[@alonzohollingsworth7712]

Stewart, In your opinion is the Canon 90D considered to new for the Yongnuo? I think I heard you mention that you have a 90D

[@StewartWoodArt]

I think it is, I had an 80D and that worked fine.

[@RonCromberge]

It’s a bummer that a picture is shown of a Meike system instead of the godox! 😮😊

[@colinoneill4681]

If your camera is equipped with a pop up flash you can use the Godox system in its optical mode using the pop up as a trigger, so the XPro trigger is not an absolute requirement.

[@ahmad.kahoul]

Any link showing how to do that please?

[@user-vk5pu6cc1w]

Which is better compared to MEIKE mk-mt24?

[@michaelmecke2950]

Thanks for the video. But my Yongnuo YN24EX is working in ETTL mode on my EOS R and RP, so i don't know what you mean.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Like I said in the video, it’s not 100% compatible, maybe you have an updated one or just lucky.

[@roger7341]

I just purchased the Yongnuo YN24EX with the backup 12-battery pack to use with my Canon EOS R and various lens combinations giving up to 10X macro. My intention is to use this system primarily for focus bracketing, and rapid recycling is not an issue. My concern is potential flash misfiring, leaving gaps in focus stacks. If your YN24EX is a number of years old, did you obtain it before your Canon EOS R, and if so, could it be possible that your YN24EX version is missing something in firmware related to the R-series of Canon cameras? Would I expect the firmware in a YN24EX version purchased in April 2022 to be the same as in a version purchased in 2017, or possibly updated to address identified performance issues related to the evolving R-series of Canon cameras?

[@GeneLeeRollins]

Hey Roger... did you end up getting and using the YN24EX with your EOS R ? If so, how has it worked out? Recently, I had been looking at this Yongnuo macro flash for awhile and finally decided to purchase. Watching this video, was the first time I heard a mention of problems with the EOS R system cameras. B&H states "retains TTL functionality when used on Canon EOS R-series cameras" and the features list "supports Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II". So... now I'm a bit worried I messed up and should have went with the Godox. I do have older 7D and 7D MkII bodies that I could use, but of course I wanted to use my most recent and full frame EOS R.

[@junaidx]

@@GeneLeeRollins Hey, so did the YN24EX work with EOS R/ RP?

[@gerardoelizondo6845]

Stewart, have you tested twin flash Meike ?

[@StewartWoodArt]

No I haven’t.

[@chazM6116]

no brainer! Godox! its future proof no wires and I already got a trigger for my existing lighting [there are cheaper triggers in the range]

[@RadBudaspectrum-photography]

Hi bud, how do you set up your youngnuo so the modeling lights only come on with half way shutter button? I can't figure that out.

[@StewartWoodArt]

I beleve it was a custom setting, check the manual for the settings.

[@RadBudaspectrum-photography]

@@StewartWoodArt Hi, yes, all set up, custom setting like you said. Thanks

[@Tom-Tenerife]

I like a lot more more the new Venus Optics Twin KX 800 flexible too

[@1975sekar]

Can we use YN24EX off-camera?

[@StewartWoodArt]

You can, but limited by the wires connecting it.

[@roybixby6135]

They are not a clone of the MT 24EX (released 2011) The original is the Nikon R1C1 (released in 2008)...

[@lauralynnmclean4593]

Your out takes make me laugh... "you fuckin' twat".... I just about spit my drink out when you said that. As always though your videos are awesome. I recently picked up a twin head Godox. Use the x2 transmitter. Love it so far. Keep us informed and laughing.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Thank you

[@IAmR1ch]

Sorry, I will have to disagree. The Godox is superior in every way and worth the extra price. I already have a flash controller and you can even buy the cheaper one. I was considering the Godox because I already had the transmitter but another you tube guy makes some very good points. He said the dual light setup is harsh and unflattering. He also said, most people already have a more powerful flash, use that with a diffuser say a crafty bells it will have much better lighting. The dual like system is difficult to diffuse and when you do use a diffuser especially a big one like the crafty bells, it reduces light output considerably. But if you have to have a system, the Godox is more expandable. I would bet money it is more powerful, the ability to do updates so they can fix problems and comparability issues. It is the future, the other is the past.

[@isaacrangel8850]

😁

[@demircandikmen]

Godox has HSS? Are you sure?

[@StewartWoodArt]

Your right, and the website has been updated as it did say "yes".

[@demircandikmen]

İ have MF12 but i cant use high speed sync on Nikon Z6

[@StewartWoodArt]

@@demircandikmen Thanks for that, I've corrected the mistake and the video will be updated soon.

[@demircandikmen]

@@StewartWoodArtI was hopeful when I saw your video. I said Wow it has HSS, im doing something wrong. Even considered returning it when I realized it didn't have the HSS feature. In this era, it seems like a joke to produce a flash without HSS.

[@StewartWoodArt]

Well… the website did say yes but since I never use it I didn’t pick up it.