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Impact 18" Diffuser Sock

BH #IMDSBD18 • MFR #9031640
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Impact 18" Diffuser Sock
Key Features
  • 1 Stop Diffusion
  • For Strobe, LED, and Fluorescent Lights
  • Snug Fit, Clean Catchlights
  • Stackable for Increased Diffusion
This 18" Diffuser Sock from Impact is a 18" nylon fabric light softener ringed with strong elastic for a snug fit around standard-sized light head reflectors. This convenient diffuser softens light output by creating a larger light surface across the face of the reflector, bathing your subject in a diffuse light that's perfect for portrait or beauty photography and video. It installs in seconds, and is a handy way to quickly diffuse a light source, when setting up a softbox or using a handheld diffuser is impractical.
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Impact Diffuser Sock Overview

This 18" Diffuser Sock from Impact is a 18" nylon fabric light softener ringed with strong elastic for a snug fit around standard-sized light head reflectors. This convenient diffuser softens light output by creating a larger light surface across the face of the reflector, bathing your subject in a diffuse light that's perfect for portrait or beauty photography and video. It installs in seconds, and is a handy way to quickly diffuse a light source, when setting up a softbox or using a handheld diffuser is impractical.

Diffuser Socks are stackable, offering the capability to increase the diffusion effect by adding additional socks over the first. Each layer of diffusion reduces light output by 1-stop. The nylon fabric is heat resistant and won't yellow or burn from the heat of your flash, studio strobe modeling light, or a cool light source, like LED or fluorescent lights.

Note:
Intended for use on flash heads, LED sources, or fluorescent sources. Do not use on continuous hot light sources like halogen, tungsten, or HMI lamps.
  • Fits over 18" reflectors
  • Diffuses and softens light output by 1 stop
  • Stackable for increased diffusion
  • Heat resistant - won't yellow or burn
    UPC: 847628011014

    Impact Diffuser Sock Specs

    Item Type
    Front Diffuser for Reflector (Circular Shape)
    Attachment Method
    Elastic
    Light Loss/Gain
    1-Stop Loss
    Materials
    Nylon
    Dimensions
    ø: 18" / ø: 45.7 cm
    Packaging Info
    Package Weight
    0.1 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
    9.8 x 8 x 1"

    Impact Diffuser Sock Reviews

    Must have for smaller reflectors

    By Mark
    Rated 5 out of 5
    Date: 2026-05-31

    Quick to deploy and no major shifts in light quality. If you're using smaller lights like the Storm 80C, this is a must have.

    Impact 7 Diffuser Sock

    By Reggie
    Rated 5 out of 5
    Date: 2024-12-26

    Get's the job done. Diffuses the light nicely and a nice fit with a 7in reflector.

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