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.
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Key Features
- 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
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.
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Aputure Lantern Overview
A Quick Soft Light Solution
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.
Even, Omni-directional Light
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.
The Art of Control
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.
Ready for Run-and-Gun Filmmakers
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.
Designed for Any Bowens Mount Light
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.
EAN: 6971842180554
Aputure Lantern Specs
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Aputure Lantern Reviews
Useful addition to the lighting kit
By Maty
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-10-26
Happy to have the Lantern in my lighting kit. I like having a lantern-style modifier available alongside the other softboxes.
Beyond what I expected
By Kevin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-01-17
I had hoped for a modifier that would provide smooth flash distribution but this one went beyond that. I get beautiful, even light with smooth, natural shadows. It's a bit heavier than I thought it would be but it sets up in seconds and with the built in Bowens mount it goes on my flash easily. Will be buying another one soon!
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can it mount the amaran 100x bi?
can it mount the amaran 100x bi?
The description of the light states it’s a Bowens mount. The lantern softbox is a Bowens mount. It should work. It works on my two Godex lights.
Date published: 2021-04-14
Does the diffusion material cover the nadir ...
Does the diffusion material cover the nadir (bottom opening) of the frame? There's no picture to show this.
The bottom opening on the frame is covered by the diffuser.
Date published: 2020-03-26
The shipping weight and the unit weight seem to ...
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?
According to Aputure, this product weighs 6.09 lbs.
Date published: 2019-12-19
Can I use this Lantern on the new Aputure 600d ...
Can I use this Lantern on the new Aputure 600d Pro? or I need to get the new Lantern 90?
Thanks
It can be used with the Aputure 600d Pro.
Date published: 2021-01-01
What's the difference between this and the ...
What's the difference between this and the Lantern 90, just the size?
The difference is in the size.
Date published: 2021-04-26
Can this be used with the Aputure 300x?
Can this be used with the Aputure 300x?
Yes, the Aputure 2.2' Lantern Softbox can work on the Aputure LS300X.
Date published: 2023-02-28
Whats the metal piece with the bowens mount ...
Whats the metal piece with the bowens mount called? It's flat on on side and bowens on the other. I lost mine and need to replace.
We call the item a speed ring cookie in the photo industry.
Tested in the super store the following speed ring can be extracted and used in the following lantern system.
Angler Speed Ring for Bowens S, Impact, Westcott, and Aperture
BH #AN7464BOWV2 • MFR #7464-BOWV2
https://bhpho.to/37BpMYt
Date published: 2022-04-25
Can I use it as a normal softbox?
Can I use it as a normal softbox?
No, the Aputure Lantern Softbox would not function as a typical standard softbox. The Aputure Lantern Softbox is a spherical softbox that is designed to spread the light from your LED or studio strobe in all directions with a 270° beam angle. It would output soft light in nearly all directions. A typical standard softbox is square or rectangular in shape, outputs light in one planar direction, and has straight edges to the light that can be placed across your subject.
Date published: 2021-03-16
