Aputure Light Dome II

The Aputure Light Dome II is a 34.8-inch, 16-sided octadecagon softbox well suited to portraits, head shots, interviews, documentaries, and professional fashion and filmmaking work, built as a significant upgrade over the original Light Dome with higher-quality diffusion fabric and a faster build-and-breakdown system. It delivers soft, flattering light with a wraparound quality, producing round, natural-looking catchlights in a subject’s eyes.

The softbox’s 24-inch depth produces a tighter, more focused beam of light with greater directional control compared to shallower softboxes, further narrowed by the included 40-degree fabric honeycomb grid for selective lighting. Two interchangeable front diffusers, offering 1.5-stop and 2.5-stop light loss, along with a removable inner diffuser, give photographers flexibility over softness and contrast, usable individually or layered together for additional control. A reflective silver interior maximizes output strength from the attached light source, while the 16-rod steel frame construction creates 32 points of axis, forming an exceptionally round beam and near-perfectly circular catchlight.

The softbox attaches via a widely compatible Bowens-type speed ring with a quick-release, click/locking mechanism, letting it be opened or broken down in a matter of seconds for fast, one-person setup. A dedicated gel filter holder, positioned to maximize gel capability while minimizing material needed, is also included, along with a carrying bag for storage and transport.

Build quality uses durable, wear-resistant steel support rods, with the softbox unfolding to approximately Ø 35 x 25.6 in. (890 x 65mm) and measuring approximately 34.8 x 24 in. (88.4 x 61cm) in open circular dimensions. It weighs approximately 5-5.6 lb. (2.3-2.55kg), and is designed to work with fixtures from Aputure’s Light Storm COB family (such as the LS 120 and LS 300 series), as well as other lights using the Bowens front accessory mount.

Key Features
– 34.8″ hexadecagon (16-sided) softbox with Bowens-type speed ring
– 24″ depth for a tighter, more focused beam
– Two front diffusers (1.5-stop and 2.5-stop light loss)
– Removable inner diffuser
– Included 40° fabric honeycomb grid
– Included gel filter holder
– High-output reflective silver interior
– 16-rod steel construction (32 points of axis for round catchlights)
– Quick-release, click/locking speed ring (fast one-person setup)
– Includes carrying bag
– Open dimensions: approximately 34.8 x 24 in. (88.4 x 61cm)
– Approximate weight: 5-5.6 lb. (2.3-2.55kg)
– Compatible with Aputure Light Storm COB fixtures and other Bowens-mount lights