The Nikon DSLR and mirrorless range are favoured by photographers of all levels, thanks to a strong combination of image quality and usability. No matter your skill level or budget, Nikon has something to offer — and the same is true of their Speedlight flash range.
Nikon Speedlights help you harness artificial lighting across a wide range of scenarios, from powerful bounce flash for portraits to even, controlled lighting for macro photography. Here's our roundup of the current Nikon Speedlight models to help you find the right flashgun for your kit.
Nikon SB-700 Speedlight
Although aimed at beginners, the Nikon SB-700 Speedlight delivers an impressive feature set that will allow users to grow as photographers while still getting plenty of use from the unit. The flexible head swivels a full 360 degrees and tilts up and down, giving you plenty of options to bounce the flash output for beautiful, natural-looking portrait lighting.
The guide number of the SB-700 is a solid 28, strong enough for the majority of shooting situations, while it covers a zoom range of 24–120mm (12mm with the included wide panel) — meaning the flash output automatically adjusts to suit a range of lenses. The SB-700 can also be used in wireless flash setups as a master unit, controlling other Speedlights in your configuration.
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Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight Flash
The Nikon SB-5000 is the flagship of Nikon's Creative Lighting System, compatible with both DX and FX-format cameras. It boasts a guide number of 34.5 and covers a broad 24–200mm zoom range, extendable to 14mm with the included wide-angle diffusion panel.
The SB-5000 is notable for being the first hot shoe-mounted flash to feature a built-in cooling system, enabling up to 100 consecutive full-powered flash bursts without overheating. It supports both optical and radio wireless triggering (via an optional wireless remote controller and adapter), making it an incredibly versatile unit for advanced multi-flash setups. An included diffusion dome and colour correction filters round out an impressive feature set.
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Nikon SB-500 Speedlight Flash
The Nikon SB-500 is a portable and easy-to-use Speedlight compatible with both DX and FX-format cameras. With a guide number of 24 and a 24mm angle of view on FX cameras (16mm on DX), it's a compact but capable option for everyday flash photography.
A standout feature of the SB-500 is its built-in LED video light, delivering 100 lux of constant illumination — useful for both photo and video work. The bounce head tilts up 90 degrees and rotates 180 degrees in both directions for flexible, natural-looking light. It can also function as both master and slave in wireless lighting setups.
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Nikon R1C1 Twin Speedlight Kit
If you're a Nikon user interested in macro photography, the R1C1 Twin Speedlight Kit is a must-have. The kit includes two SB-R200 wireless flash units (guide number 33) and an SU-800 wireless commander, providing an even spread of light across your subject for maximum corner-to-corner detail. Setup is straightforward — you'll be shooting within minutes.
The kit includes an attachment ring and a range of adapter rings to suit different lens configurations. The Speedlights can be tilted, angled, and repositioned around the lens for precise lighting control. The SU-800 commander also allows you to incorporate additional off-camera flashes for more advanced, studio-quality results.
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Gear Up Your Nikon Camera Today
To get the most from your Nikon camera, the right lighting gear makes all the difference. If you need help deciding which Speedlight is right for your setup, chat to us online or head into your local Ted's Cameras store — our team is always happy to help.