I got me a few weeks ago, the Speedlite 430EX II bought and use the flash since a Canon 1000D, the kit and the Sigma 28-300mm Obejektiv. Both lenses, a very good performance is emerging. Especially in the high zoom range, the images are not overexposed thanks ETTL. By AF lamps the autofocus works largely in any position (even in the dark and on slippery surfaces without contrast). Bouncing the flash can be the image mood much better influence and Shadow can be easily avoided. Only in the charging time gets the Speedlite at me a minus that may need it with half-empty battery after a lightning at full power ever 10 seconds (not indicated in the manual 3). All in all I recommend the 430EX II to anyone who wants a very good flash to the lowest possible price.
