Nikon users..... SB-29 macro speedlight OR R1-wireless closeup speedlight?

[concept3]

Anyone have, used or contemplated buying either OR? I have the option of either one to go with my 60mm and soon 105mm lenses, Pro's and con's to these lights?

I know the r1 is bulkier than the Sb-29, any thing else you know of?

 

[concept3]

ok, great point. Isn't the R1C1 much bulkier though? It may impede in shooting very close up. That's one of my concerns.

anyone else?

 

[astrogazer]

Have you played with the R1C1 shooting a tank? I like the ring flash concept for most macro photography, but for shooting a reef I'm not sold. I feel like I have much more control using a single mounted remote strobe in commander mode. With that extra level of control textures that would otherwise be lost can be highlighted and/or drama can be heightened.

 

[concept3]

I wanna use the light mainly to do macros with the 60mm and 105mm lens. I can take pics with my SB800 for full fish shots, but I'm more concerned with very close shots. My take on the SB-29 I guess is it's mainly used for macros I guess? I don't know of any place near me that would let me demo or try out the R1, so I'm kinda going with what I read online and any one of you guys who have used/tried both.

I have a Nikon D70 in case anyone was wondering.




and some of my PICs for fun:

 

[astrogazer]

I use an SB-800 and love it, am probably going to pick up a SB-600 to add to the mix.