[Q] a light-weight, modern i-TTL flash light for F5 and N90S

[ts1000]

Hello,
wanted to ask the collective about modern Nikon iTTL compatible, light weight flash lights, that can provide auto-focus assist, under $100.

Something that weights a little, takes no more than 2 AA batteries (or comparable in weight lipo battery), that works well with modern and older Nikons.

Basically I am looking for SB-500 but cheaper. I do not mind giving a try to 3rd party manufactures.
This will be used mostly for B&W film (100-400 Ilfords) with Nikon 35-70 basic zoom, or the 50mm screw driver autofocus lens.

We have SB-900, great light, but just too heavy for hand-held work.

 

[Bearman]

SB-400 you can get for $100 or less but it doesn't auto-focus assist. Great flash.

 

[ts1000]

Thank you @Bearman , I wonder if SB-400 paired with SC-29 will get AF assist capabilty

 

[neilt3]

For a small light flash I use a Sunpak PZ40X .
Works well on film and digital .
I have them for Nikon , Canon and Minolta/Sony .
Uses two AA's .

 

[bdial]

Probably a bit bigger than what you have in mind, but the SB-600 is often available for < 100 USD. Fully compatible with film and digital TTL

 

[ts1000]

I ended up buying new Godox TT350N for $80 .

 

[ic-racer]

SB28 is nice also. I have two of them.