Hähnel Universal Flash Accessory Kit

Despite being the cheapest option here, this certainly gives you a lot to play with. There’s a compact softbox to take the edge off shadows, plus a honeycomb grid and a roll-up snoot to concentrate light into a tighter beam. Several gels are included, plus a small panel that can double as a reflector or bounce card.

Each accessory fixes to your flashgun using a simple but fairly effective Velcro strap system, and Hähnel rounds off the kit with a useful adjustable bracket to attach your flashgun to a tripod or light stand.

It has to be said that lasting appeal is limited. The softbox is too small to have much effect, you only get seven gel colours, and the honeycomb attachment is very basic. The build quality of the various components also reflects the price.

Pros Low price, yet includes several different modifiers and accessories Cons Feels cheap; softbox and honeycomb in particular aren’t especially useful We say

Cheap but not very cheerful – you’ll get better value elsewhere