Which Canon macro flash?

[StewartR]

I'm looking at buying a specialised Canon macro flash - either the MR-14Ex Ring Lite or the MT-24EX Twin Lite.

Can anyone offer me advice regarding the pros and cons of each?

Thanks.
S.

 

[wippers]

I have recently bought the MT-24EX to go with an MPe-65 lens. I was advised that because the MPe goes up to 5:1, the subject is ectremely close the the lens. The MT-24 lets you pivot the flash heads to give more versatility with the lighting. The ring flash I had previously didn't give me this option.
I'm still a beginner with the macro world so sure someone will be along soon.....

 

[J.D.]

I've been doing some research on the same thing and found this comparison which has been useful.

For me its going to come down to the softer light of the MR-14 (using ratio control) and the directional control of the MT-24 with one flash on the subject and one on the background