FLASHES RECOMMENDED FOR OLYMPUS USERS [WHATEVER YOUR BUDGET]

It is very likely that at any given time you will need to increase your photographic equipment with the help of an external flash. So that you don't waste time, money and desire, I present to you what, in my opinion, are the best external flashes for Olympus cameras . In this selection you will find flashes for different photographer profiles and budgets.

Before starting to read my recommendations, be sure to go through our complete guide to buying a flash , where you will find all the tricks and recommendations to avoid making mistakes when choosing. In this guide you will learn aspects such as what the guide number is or why it is important to choose a flash with a rotating head and, ultimately, all the information you need to make the right purchase of your external flash.

That being said, let's go with the recommendations for external flashes for Olympus:

Neewer TT560
Godox TT350 O
Yongnuo YN-560 III
Godox Ving V860II
Metz Mecablitz 52
Olympus FL-700WR
Olympus FL 900R

1.NEEWER TT560

If you have ever fiddled around looking for a flash, surely the Neewer brand is familiar to you, or at least familiar to you. Neewer is known for offering good features at a low price.

The Neewer TT560It is one of the flashes for Olympus that you will find to start in the world of external flash. For a relatively low investment, you will have a flash with both vertical and horizontal rotating head, very light and with a guide number of 38, or a recycling time of 3 to 4s. For the quality-price ratio it has, it is perfect for beginners.

On the other hand, it does not have a TTL system, zoom, screen, nor can it function as a master. But for the price it has, you can not ask for more. Take a look at its main features:

Guide Number: 38
Modes: manual.
Master function: no
Slave function: yes
Rotating head: vertical (90°) and horizontal (270°).
Without zoom head.
Recycle time: 3.5 seconds, with four AA alkaline batteries.
It doesn't sync at high speed.
Dimensions: 5.5 x 19.0 x 7.5 cm.
Weight: 286g.
You can find it on Amazon for €59.49

2. GODOX TT350 O

Another of the flashes for Olympus that offer you impressive value for money. This flash has everything you can ask for in a flash at a really affordable price for all the features it offers. The Godox TT350 ORIt has a guide number 36, automatic and manual zoom that covers a focal length between 24 and 105 mm and a rotating head from 7º to 90º vertically and 270º horizontally.

In addition, it has high-speed first and second curtain sync, has an orange backlit LCD screen, is fairly lightweight, and has a 2.2-second refresh rate (uses two batteries). Here is a summary of its main features:

Guide number: 36
Modes: manual, TTL and multi.
Zoom head: 24-105mm.
Rotating head: vertical (90°) and horizontal (270°).
Teacher: radio frequency.
Slave: radio frequency and optical.
Recycling time: 2.2 s, with two rechargeable batteries.
High Speed Sync: Yes
Size: 3.8 x 14.0 x 6.2cm.
Weight: 200 gr.
You can find it on Amazon for N/A

3.YONGNUO YN-560 III

A flash to work in manual mode since it does not have a TTL system, but it does have a powerful guide number (58), rotating zoom head (24-105mm) with a rotation of 7º to 90º vertically and 270º horizontally and LCD screen.

This powerful flash also has a recycling speed of around 3s, is well built and has a diffuser panel and a reflective card.

On the other hand, it does not synchronize at high speed and only works in manual mode.

Guide number: 58.
Modes: manual and multi.
Master function: no
Slave function: radio frequency and optical.
Rotating head: vertical (90°) and horizontal (270°).
Zoom head: 24-105mm.
Recycling time: 3 seconds, with four AA alkaline batteries.
High Speed Sync: No
Size: 6.0 x 19.0 x 7.8 cm.
Weight: 350g.
You can find it on Amazon for N/A

4.GODOX VING V860II

If you want to raise the level and have more budget, this Godox Ving V860II flashfor Olympus, it may be the one you are looking for. It offers practically professional features such as a guide number of 60, automatic and manual zoom, rotating head 90 degrees vertically and 360 degrees horizontally, or a recycling speed of 1.5s.

It also integrates removable diffuser and reflector card, backlit LCD screen and TTL, multi and manual modes among other features.

Guide number: 60
Modes: manual, TTL and multi.
Master function: yes
Slave function: yes
Zoom head: 20-200mm.
Rotating head: vertical (90°) and horizontal (360°).
Recycling time: 1.5s.
High-speed sync: 1/8000s.
Dimensions: 6.4 x 19.0 x 7.6 cm.
Weight: 430g.
Li-Ion battery.
You can find it on Amazon for N/A

5. METZ MECABLITZ 52

Metz is a well-established brand in the market that offers very good quality flashes. Although they are not the most affordable, they are very reliable and a safe investment. This particular model, the Metz Mecablitz 52It is aimed at an average user.

This Metz has a guide number of 52, a zoom head from 24 to 105 mm, works in manual and TTL mode, as optical master and slave, has an illuminated touch screen, and a recycling speed of around 3s.

Other notable features:

Guide number: 52.
Modes: manual and TTL.
Master function: yes
Slave function: yes
Rotating head: vertical 90° and horizontal 300°.
Zoom head: 24-105mm.
Recycling time: 3.5s, with four AA rechargeable batteries.
High Speed Sync: Yes
Dimensions: 7.3 x 13.4 x 9.0 cm.
Weight: 346g.
You can find it on Amazon for N/A

6.OLYMPUS FL-700WR

Within Olympus flashes, check out this compact and lightweight flash that's dust, splash and freeze resistant, making it an ideal companion to a sealed Olympus kit. The Olympus FL-700WR flash, it has a guide number of 42, TTL, Manual and Auto modes, rotating head vertically at 90 degrees and horizontally at 180 degrees.

Its recycling speed is 1.5s with NiMH batteries or 2.5s with 4 alkaline batteries and it incorporates an LCD screen.

Guide number 42.
Modes: TTL AUTO, AUTO, Manual, FP TTL AUTO, FP manual, MULTI.
Master function: yes
Slave function: yes
Rotating head: vertical 90° and horizontal 180°.
Recovery time: 2.5s (alkaline batteries) 1.5s (NiMH batteries).
Size: Width 70.4m, height 106.3mm, depth 100.2mm.
Weight 303g.
You can find it on Amazon for €296.99

7. OLYMPUS FL 900R

If you are looking for a really advanced Olympus brand flash, this is undoubtedly your star option. The Olympus FL?900RIt's a powerful, well-built, all-round flash. It is not for you if you want to take your first steps in the world of flash unless you have a very comfortable budget and plan to end up using it professionally or practically professionally.

This Olympus brand flash has a guide number 58, rotating head, it is resistant to dust, splashes and even freezing, it has a zoom head of between 24 and 200 mm, which rotates from 7 to 90 degrees vertically and 360 degrees horizontal, manual, Auto and TTL mode, master and slave function, backlit display, etc.

Below, you can see its main features:

Guide number: 58.
Modes: manual, TTL and multi.
Master function: optical.
Slave function: optical.
Rotating head: vertical (90°) and horizontal (360°).
Zoom head: 24-200mm.
Recycling time: 2.5 seconds, with four rechargeable batteries.
High Speed Sync: Yes
Dimensions: 8.1 x 12.1 x 12.5cm
Weight: 382 grams.
You can find it on Amazon for €366.89

Here you can see it in action:

Are you already clear which of these flashes is the one that your Olympus equipment needs? My advice for choosing any type of photographic equipment is always to establish a maximum budget and some features that you will need.

Once the price and features are defined, go for the one that best suits you. You will see how this simple gesture greatly simplifies your choice.

Now yes, get ready to shape the light with your brand new external flash, but not before sharing this article with those who may need it.

Thank you very much and until next time.