Metz MZ 64316S
Score: 79/100
Westcott FJ80 II
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Westcott FJ80 II M is an 80 Ws round-head speedlight with a 2.8" touchscreen, robust 2.4 GHz wireless and multi-brand TTL, delivering accurate color and fast recycle, though its weight and lack of optical slave may limit some users.
The Metz mecablitz 64 AF-1 is a high-power, feature-rich speedlight for Sony/Minolta systems, offering a GN 64, fast recycle, secondary fill flash and a full-color touchscreen, but it is heavy and can overheat under heavy use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
64 mbest | — | |
2,100 mAhbest | 1,600 mAh | |
— | 500 flashesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 895 g | 467 gbest |
— | 100 mbest | |
4 | 31best | |
3 | 16best | |
— | 5,500 Kbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Brands | Sony, Minolta | Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Lumix, Olympus |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Type | AA | Li‑poly |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 2100 mAh | 1600 mAh |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 895 g | 467 g |
Wireless & Connectivity(2) | ||
Wireless Channels | 4 | 31 |
Wireless Groups | 3 | 16 |
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (s) | 0.1-4.4 s | 0.05-1.5 s |
Professional reviewers praise the 64 AF-1 for its unmatched power, solid construction, and innovative secondary fill flash, while noting the steep learning curve and lack of a battery indicator.
Everyday users rate it highly for power and durability, appreciating the bounce-fill tube and touchscreen, but they frequently mention overheating and the missing battery-level display as drawbacks.
Professional reviewers describe the FJ80 II M as a game-changer for events and weddings, highlighting its rock-solid wireless, color consistency and touchscreen, while noting its heft and missing optical slave as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the touchscreen, dead-on colors and long battery life, but they frequently mention the unit's weight and the absence of an optical slave mode.
“Most powerful and sturdiest flash I own”
“Works flawlessly with Nikon and Sony DSLRs (even cross-brand)”
“The touchscreen is appreciated once mastered, but the menu can be overwhelming”
