580EX with a 60" Softlighter II?

[Jarhead5811]

I've got an ST-E2 and three 430EXs. I've recently purchased a set of Yongnuo RF-602s (2 TXs & 5 RXs) for when light based comunication isn't practical.

I just ordered a used 580EX and a 60" Softlighter II. I'm wondering how the 580EX will perform output wise with the 60" Softlighter II. ... or, would two 430EXs perform better?

I am thinking I'll get an Alienbees Einstein eventualy but until then which sounds better?

[Jarhead5811]

I got the 580 yesterday and the Softlighter today. I've only played with it for a little while but the combo seems very usable. I have to say that I wish I'd gotten the 580 before now. It was a great buy used at $275 (not much more than any of my 430s were and I got all of them refurbed) everything is very functional but no case or stand.

[samisrour]

for the 60" softbox, you will need 2 580's for an f stop of 8 & iso 100

[Jarhead5811]

for the 60" softbox, you will need 2 580's for an f stop of 8 & iso 100

Thanks, I am looking for another 580EX, 550EX or something simular outputwise cheap....or I may hold out for a Paul C. Buff mono.