Ideal for use overhead or to raise the ambient illumination level, this Lantern Softbox from Aputure has a 2.2' diameter and the same omni-directional quality of light as the China Balls of yore but built of durable materials. It has a skirt set to control the 270° beam spread and a Bowens mount that fits Aputure lights such as the 120d or 300d series, but is compatible with the many other lights that use this popular mount.

2.2-Foot Diameter, Bowens Mount    Absorbs 1 Stop, 270° Beam Spread    Comes w/ Skirt to Control Light Radius    Use on LED or Strobe Lights    Sets up in Seconds, Carry Case

The Aputure Lantern can pop open and be ready to use in mere seconds. As filmmakers, you need to move fast, and your lighting shouldn't get in your way. With the Lantern you'll be able to produce soft, even light wherever your shoots may take you.

Light up the entire room. By utilizing a 26" spherical design, the Lantern spreads the light from your LED or studio strobe in all directions with a 270° beam angle. Now you can fill an entire space with soft, even light with just a single light source.

To create cinematic depth, you need to be able to control your light, so Aputure wanted to take the spherical lantern design one step further. The Lantern ships with a 4-section fully adjustable light control skirt. By using a hook and loop design, the removable skirts can attach in any position, to quickly and precisely control your soft light. You can roll the skirt up or down to flag off unwanted light.

With its tension-based quick release design, the Lantern can be set up or broken down in just a few seconds, allowing you to set up fewer lights, faster. Combining that with its durable and portable design makes the Lantern the ideal run-and-gun soft light modifier.

With the ability to fit onto any Bowens mount studio strobe or LED fixture, such as the Aputure 120d or 300d series lights, the Lantern is the ideal photo or video accessory for casting soft light over a wide area, while still maintaining control.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The shipping weight and the unit weight seem to differ in a way that is impossible since the shipping weight is lower. If the shipping weight is correct, what is the real unit weight?

A: According to Aputure, this product weighs 6.09 lbs.

Q: 2. Can you use gels with this on a 300d II?

A: You would have to tape gels to the inside and carefully make sure to prevent light leak around the edge of the gels.

Q: 3. Will this fit to godox ul60?

A: No, in order to use the following light shaping tool we suggest using the Godox S2 bracket. Godox S2 Speedlite Bracket for Bowens BH #GOS2 • MFR #S2 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1513261-REG/godox_s2_bracket_with_bowens.html

Q: 4. How long is the modifier before it's stretched to it's shape? I'm looking for something under 18 inches when it's collapsed.

A: The length of this Aputure Lantern is 34" when collapsed.

Q: 5. Can this be used with the Aputure 300x?

A: Yes, the Aputure 2.2' Lantern Softbox can work on the Aputure LS300X.

Q: 6. Will this work with the flashpoint studio 400 ac monolight flash unit?

A: Yes, the following unit will be able to adapt to Flashpoint studio 400 ac 26" diameter, bowens mount system.

Q: 7. What are the dimensions of the carry case that comes with this lantern?

A: The length of the case is 34" with a diameter of 8".

Q: 8. What is the best way to attach a gel filter to this modifier? Inside or wrap up outside?

A: Attach the gel on the inside.

Q: 9. Can I use this Lantern on the new Aputure 600d Pro? or I need to get the new Lantern 90? Thanks

A: It can be used with the Aputure 600d Pro.

Q: 10. will it fit the amaran 200?

A: Yes this will fit the Aputure Amaran 200X.