Yongnuo YN14EX
Score: 36/100
Photoolex FK300G
Score: 70/100Rankings
The PHOTOOLEX FK300G is a budget-friendly manual flash with a solid GN35, included optical trigger and a continuous LED mode, targeting amateurs and content creators. Its lack of TTL, HSS and limited head movement keep it from professional use, but the accessories and broad compatibility add value.
The YN-14EX macro ring flash offers TTL, adjustable flash-ratio, and LED assist for close-up work at a budget price, though it lacks HSS and a robust build.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
14 m | 35 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 s | 2.8 sbest |
| ↓ lower better | 420 gbest | 662 g |
7 levels | 8 levelsbest | |
5,600 K | 5,800 Kbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0 sbest |
— | 24 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | TTL, Manual | Manual (M), S1, S2 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Brands | Canon | Canon,Nikon,Sony,Panasonic,Olympus,Fujifilm,Pentax,Sigma,Minolta,Leica |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (full‑power flashes) (flashes) | 200-2500 flashes | 110-1500 flashes |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 420 g | 662 g |
Performance(4) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 14 m | 35 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 3 s | 2.8 s |
Power Output Levels (levels) | 7 levels | 8 levels |
Color Temperature (K) | 5600 K | 5800 K |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 52mm,58mm,67mm,72mm | Speedlite unit, flash trigger, color filter, protective pouch, stand, instruction manual |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the YN-14EX for its twin-tube ratio control, LED AF assist, and intuitive LCD, noting it delivers near-identical functionality to Canon's MR-14EX at a fraction of the price.
Everyday users appreciate the fast recycle, TTL ease of use, and the flexibility of independent tube control, especially for macro, product, and dental photography. Common complaints revolve around occasional firmware glitches, battery-contact wear, and a dim modeling light.
Professional editors note that the FK300G offers solid manual performance and useful accessories at a low price, but its lack of TTL and HSS makes it less suitable for advanced workflows.
Customers rate the FK300G around 4.8/5, praising its strong output, included trigger and accessories, and the added continuous light for video. Common complaints focus on the manual-only operation, limited flash head movement, and occasional compatibility or triggering issues.
“The twin-tube ratio control is a creative advantage over single-source ring lights.”
“Fast recycle time is consistently praised, particularly when using rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.”
“Lacks High-Speed Sync (HSS) support in some firmware versions.”
