Aputure 66cm Lantern with Barndoor
What is the Aputure Lantern?
The Aputure Lantern is a 26-inch (65cm) omnidirectional spherical softbox designed for point-source LED lights and studio strobes. It casts a soft, natural 270° beam of light to illuminate entire rooms, interviews, or multi-person scenes, and includes a removable 4-section velcro skirt (barndoors) for precise light spill control.
How does the setup mechanism work on the Aputure Lantern?
The Aputure Lantern features a quick-setup spring-tension frame. By pushing down on the center hook and latching it onto the core ring, the entire spherical frame pops into place in seconds. Teardown is equally fast, collapsing flat into its included carrying bag for efficient travel.
How do the included skirt / barndoors control light spill?
The Aputure Lantern includes a removable 4-section fabric skirt that attaches via touch-fasteners. Each of the four sides can be independently rolled up, down, or detached. This allows filmmakers to transform the 270° omnidirectional light into a directional soft key light, flag light off background walls, or prevent unwanted lens flare without using heavy solid flags.
Which LED lights are compatible with the Aputure Lantern?
The Aputure Lantern uses a standard Bowens S-Type Mount, making it compatible with a wide range of lights:
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Aputure STORM Series: STORM 80c (via Bowens adapter), STORM 400x, STORM 700x, STORM 1000c, and STORM 1200x.
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Aputure Light Storm Series: LS 600c Pro / Pro II, LS 600d Pro, LS 300x, LS 300d II, LS 60d/x (via Bowens adapter), and amaran Bowens-mount fixtures (100/200 series).
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Third-Party Lights: Any LED COB fixture or studio flash unit equipped with a standard Bowens S-Mount.
What is the difference between the Aputure Lantern and the Aputure Lantern 90?
The primary differences are size and light wrap:
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Aputure Lantern (65cm / 26" - This Product): More compact and lightweight (~1.2 kg), ideal for small-to-medium rooms, solo content creators, tight interview setups, and lower-to-mid power lights.
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Aputure Lantern 90 (90cm / 3-Foot): A larger 3-foot spherical softbox designed for broader scenes, larger sets, and higher-wattage COB lights (like the LS 600 or STORM 1200x) where maximum soft light diffusion is required.
Key Specifications Summary
| Feature | Specification |
| Diameter | 65.0 cm / 26.0 inches |
| Shape | Spherical / Lantern |
| Beam Angle | 270° Omnidirectional |
| Mount Type | Standard Bowens S-Type Mount |
| Frame Mechanism | Quick-Setup Spring Tension Frame |
| Spill Control | 4-Section Adjustable Roll-Up Fabric Skirt |
| Diffusion Material | High-Grade Translucent Fabric |
| Net Weight | 1.21 kg / 2.67 lbs |
| Collapsed Dimensions | 18.0 x 18.0 x 81.0 cm (Packs into Carry Bag) |