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With a 2.4 GHz radio system, a powerful guide number, and full manual operation, the YN650EX-RF TTL Speedlite from Yongnuo is an excellent tool for photographers who desire the utmost control from their lighting equipment. This radio system builds upon the previous generation with a total of four channels, as well as a long wireless range. This system can also be used as a trigger for YN650EX-RF,YN600EX-RT II, YN568EX II, 600EX(II)-RT, 580EX II, and C brand 7D/60D/600D or other cameras, offering off-camera TTL, manual flash, stroboscopic and flash for maximum compatibility. In terms of pure output, this manual flash has a rated guide number of 197' at ISO 100 and the 200mm setting on its zoom head. The flash is also widely compatible with Canon cameras.
With a 2.4 GHz radio system, a powerful guide number, and full manual operation, the YN650EX-RF TTL Speedlite from Yongnuo is an excellent tool for photographers who desire the utmost control from their lighting equipment. This radio system builds upon the previous generation with a total of four channels, as well as a long wireless range. This system can also be used as a trigger for YN650EX-RF,YN600EX-RT II, YN568EX II, 600EX(II)-RT, 580EX II, and C brand 7D/60D/600D or other cameras, offering off-camera TTL, manual flash, stroboscopic and flash for maximum compatibility. In terms of pure output, this manual flash has a rated guide number of 197' at ISO 100 and the 200mm setting on its zoom head. The flash is also widely compatible with Canon cameras.
Benefits
Oval lamp design creates soft light
Equipped with LED modeling lights
Transmitter and receiver integrated. Compatible with Yongnuo RF radio system (RF602/603 flash signal)
Supports C and N optical transmission wireless receiver flash
High Guide Number: GN60 at ISO100, 200mm. Supports high-speed sync: 1/8000 sec.
Super-speed recycling system, supports external power supply
Supports Firmware Upgrade
Multiple trigger modes for flexible performance
Supports lamp head electric zoom function
Equipped with large-size LCD negative display screen
In optical transmission wireless flash shooting, YN650EX-RF can be used as the transmitter control unit to trigger Yongnuo and C brand EX series flashes (except for YN585EX/YN320EX), and there are 4 channels to choose from.
Supports C and N Optical Transmission Wireless Receiver Flash
The YN650EX-RF can receive the internal flash wireless signal from the transmitter control unit YN650EX-RF, YN600EX-RT II, YN568EX II, 600EX(II)-RT, 580EX II, and C brand 7D/60D/600D or other camera, providing off-camera TTL, manual flash, stroboscopic flash.
Yongnuo YN650EX-RF Specs
Key Specs
Guide Number
196.9' / 60 m at ISO 100 (199 mm Position)
Bounce/Vertical Adjustment
Yes
Swivel/Horizontal Adjustment
Yes
Exposure Control
Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, Manual
Internal Power
4x AA Alkaline/NiMH (Not Included)
Off-Camera Terminal
PC
Flash Head
Guide Number
196.9' / 60 m at ISO 100 (199 mm Position)
Bounce/Vertical Adjustment
Yes
Swivel/Horizontal Adjustment
Yes
Flash Duration
1/80000 Second
Recycle Time
Approx. 2 Seconds
Secondary Illumination
No
Exposure Control
Exposure Control
Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, Manual
Flash Modes
No
Wireless
Wireless Channels
4
Remote Timing Modes
Instant Sync Skip Preflash
Power
Internal Power
4x AA Alkaline/NiMH (Not Included)
External Power Pack Compatible
Yes
General
Mount
Shoe
Off-Camera Terminal
PC
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.38 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.75 x 4 x 3.75"
Yongnuo YN650EX-RF Reviews
Average Lifespan is 9 months
By LISA DAWN Photography, LLC
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-22
I purchased 2 of these Flashes last June 2025, and one is already done for in March of 2026. It is a good option for affordability, but not for longevity. The main feature that I use is the external power supply, which many flashes do not have at this time.
Great speed light!
By Shawn
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-09
This strobe is pretty fast. I have run it at 12fps from my Canon R5 and it keeps up at 1/32nd power. Set up 4 of them and it's a lot of light at 12fps. I believe they're rated to go up to 20fps if your camera can support that but I haven't tested it. Obviously that's probably at 1/64th power. For $139 four of them are $540. Still less than a Profoto A10. Matter of fact, one could buy about 8 of these for the cost of a Profoto A10. The A10 isn't brighter than 2 of these strobes, lol. It probably isn't brighter than 1 of these strobes. It might shoot a little faster a little longer. The thing is, even with Profoto once the battery voltage drops it will slow down the recharge rate. All Profoto's specs are best case for the first 100 shots, after that, the battery voltage drops and the $1,000 advantage goes out the window.
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Is the flash workable with a Nikon D800
Is the flash workable with a Nikon D800
Asked by: steven
No, this is meant to work on Canon systems. So it may mount, but you will not have full functionality on a Nikon camera.
Answered by: Zach L
Date published: 2021-04-18
Has there been a firmware update in the last ...
Has there been a firmware update in the last year? Can we use the LEDs as a proper modeling light, or will the flash still not fire when the LED's are on?
Asked by: Alan
There are no firmware updates mentioned for the flash currently. When the LED's are on, the flash will not fire so the LED does not work well as a modeling light. The Godox V1 would be a better option if you want a flash with a modeling light: https://bhpho.to/3CbWXP8
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2022-08-17
Can Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT in radio mode ...
Can Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT in radio mode controll this flash ??
Asked by: Luis
Unfortunately it cannot. In receiver radio mode it can only receive a signal from Yongnuo RF602, RF603, YN560-TX Pro, YN 560 IV, YN660, YN862, or similar triggers or flashes with 602/603 transmitter control function.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2021-11-23
Compatible con YN622C-TX ??
Compatible con YN622C-TX ??
Asked by: Gerardo
The YN650EX-RF TTL Speedlite can be triggered with the YN622C-TX, but you must have one of the Yongnuo YN-622C II E-TTL Wireless Flash Transceiver for Canon (2-Pack), BH # YOYN622CII to receive the signal.
https://bhpho.to/3wcHURY
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2022-03-14
Does this compaitable with Z6?
Does this compaitable with Z6?
Asked by: Rev Joby Varghese
The Yongnuo YN650EX-RF TTL Speedlight is a canon compatible flash. It is not made to be used with Nikon.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2021-04-09
How do you make this work with the YN-E3-RT II ...
How do you make this work with the YN-E3-RT II transmitter? Everyone is saying it works and yet... it no worky! All channels, IDs and Groups are set properly... Radio signal 602 or 603 not working??? PLEASE HELP!!!
Asked by: Shawn
Based on the user manual for the YN659EX-RF, it can only be triggered by the RF602/603 or YN560 series transmitters. https://bhpho.to/2X0Ptfd
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2021-08-05
Is it compatible with canon t5i?
Is it compatible with canon t5i?
Asked by: Marcos
Yes it is compatible with the T5i.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2021-05-05
Will this work with MagMod MagGrip?
Will this work with MagMod MagGrip?
Asked by: Orlando
The MagMod MagGrip is compatible with the Yongnuo YN650EX-RF TTL Speedlite.
