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Aputure Lantern 90 (3')

BH #APAMOLANTERN • MFR #APA0220A30
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Aputure Lantern 90 (3')
Key Features
  • 3-Foot Diameter
  • 1-Stop White Translucent
  • Includes Skirt for Controlling Light
  • Near 360° Beam Angle
Made for use with LED or strobe fixtures, the Lantern 90 from Aputure casts a near 360° soft light that spreads evenly over a large area. You can mount it horizontally or hang it overhead on a boom to raise the ambient light level, open up shadows, and let more focused fixtures work their magic.
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Aputure Lantern 90 Overview

Made for use with LED or strobe fixtures, the Lantern 90 from Aputure casts a near 360° soft light that spreads evenly over a large area. You can mount it horizontally or hang it overhead on a boom to raise the ambient light level, open up shadows, and let more focused fixtures work their magic.

To add versatility to the lantern, Aputure includes a skirt to control the light. Using the skirt on all four sides limits the beam to a pool of soft light, while covering one side directs the light or creates a light-to-dark ratio to add dimension. The Lantern 90 has a Bowens speed ring for Aputure lights, but it can also be used on lights made by the many other manufacturers that employ this popular mount.

Aputure Lantern 90 Specs

Key Specs
Item Type
3' Lantern Softbox (Rounded Shape)
Interior Color
White (Translucent)
Light Compatibility
Built-In Speed Ring with Bowens S Mount
Accepts Grids
No
Item Type
3' Lantern Softbox (Rounded Shape)
Interior Color
White (Translucent)
Light Compatibility
Built-In Speed Ring with Bowens S Mount
Quick Open Type
No
Accepts Grids
No
Removable Front Face
No
Interior Baffle
Yes
Materials
Fabric
Dimensions
ø: 0.6 x H: 4.9' / ø: 18 x H: 150 cm (Closed)
ø: 3 x H: 2.3' / ø: 90 x H: 70 cm (Open)
Weight
5.71 lb / 2590 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
7.7 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
46 x 8 x 8"

Aputure Lantern 90 Reviews

Apiture Lantern 90

By Johnathan Prest
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-11-18

The lantern is just what I needed for my shoot and thanks B&H for having it available and delivering it quickly!

Better than a light dome...

By Samuel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-26

Have used plenty of domes and they are always extremely directional. The Lantern is perfect for lifting room tone without being sourcy. Toss this up just out of frame and then start cutting to shape the light! Would recommend it

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Is the 300d or 300x powerful enough for this ...

Is the 300d or 300x powerful enough for this large soft box? Can it fill a large room or is the 600D better?
Asked by: Andrew
Yes a 300 will work well, a 600 would give you even more light.
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2021-03-01

Will this work with the Ls 600c Pro?

Will this work with the Ls 600c Pro?
Asked by: Leonardo
Yes, the Aputure Lantern 90 (3') would make a light shaping tool for the ls600 unit.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2023-02-05

would this this lantern with a 600d pro have ...

would this this lantern with a 600d pro have enough spread for a two person video podcast?
Asked by: Easton Carter
The Aputure Lantern 90 (3') for head and shoulder size scenes for two people should be fine. You might need to move the light back to spread more.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-08-29

Will this fit the Aputure 300x? Is it a good ...

Will this fit the Aputure 300x? Is it a good solution for the 300x or is the other lantern better? Also what are good uses of this lantern compared to the dome modifier which I already have?
Asked by: Vijay
It does fit my 300x. The smaller lantern works too, this one is a larger surface area so will result in softer light at the same distance. This one also has a wider coverage angle at the rear part. While the dome is also a soft source, it is more directional. The lantern is more of an omni-directional light so you can light larger areas more smoothly. That being said, the output of the lantern compared to the dome is much less because you're sending light everywhere so I would not expect to be able to light very large spaces with a single 300x. I think this item would be better suited to the higher output lights like the 300d II and the 600d.
Answered by: Verified Buyer
Date published: 2024-08-06

is the 60d enough power for the lantern 90?

is the 60d enough power for the lantern 90?
Asked by: Brenda
There will be lower light output in any one area than if you used a higher powered light but you can certainly use the 60D in the Lantern 90. Depending on what you are trying to light and how much light you need you may need a stronger light.
Answered by: Jessica G
Date published: 2023-10-13

does it have a hot spot in the center using ...

does it have a hot spot in the center using a300d?
Asked by: Brenda
Using the Aputure Lantern 90 (3') with the Aputure 300d will be very soft and will not have a hot spot.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-10-24

Is there an adapter for the Siros L?

Is there an adapter for the Siros L?
Asked by: Robert
There is no adapter made to convert the Aputure Lantern 90 (3') to work with the Siros L.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2025-12-03

How do you deal with the rods not spacing out ...

How do you deal with the rods not spacing out evenly? does not look like photo.
Asked by: Daniel
When the light shaping tool is full deployed the rod supports can be shifted into place evenly.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-02-14
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