Unicorn Films offers the Aputure Lantern 90 as a 90cm (3 ft) spherical softbox designed to create large, even, 270° soft illumination with minimal setup time. The expanded diameter increases diffused surface area versus the classic Lantern, producing softer wrap and more uniform ambience across rooms and small to mid-size sets.
Built around a quick-build spring cage, the Lantern 90 pops open in seconds and mounts via standard Bowens S-Type for seamless pairing with Aputure and Amaran COB fixtures. A included 1-stop diffusion balances softness with output, while the hook-and-loop fabric skirt gives four independently adjustable sections to flag walls, ceilings, or camera positions for targeted control without extra rigging.
Whether rigged overhead for an interview key, used to lift room tone, or deployed as a central ambience source, the Lantern 90 maintains clean, even falloff and natural color, scaling effectively from compact corporate shoots to narrative interiors. Its larger diameter matches Light Dome-class size while spreading light omnidirectionally, making it a go-to modifier when fast softness, speed, and controllability are essential.
Rent the Aputure Lantern 90 from Unicorn Films to add fast, room-filling soft light with precise skirt control to Bowens COB kits perfect for interviews, narrative ambience, and corporate sets where speed and consistency matter.
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 90cm / 3ft | Softer wrap and larger coverage |
| Beam Pattern | Omnidirectional, approx. 270° | Room-filling ambience and overhead keys |
| Diffusion | 1-stop white translucent | Soft output with efficient transmission |
| Light Control | Four-section fabric skirt (hook-and-loop) | Flag spill and shape the beam |
| Mount | Bowens S-Type | Broad compatibility with COB fixtures |
| Setup | Quick-build spring cage | Deploys and packs in seconds |
| Typical Use | Overhead key, ambience, interviews | Versatile on small to mid-size sets |
| Dimensions (setup) | Approx. 900Ă—900Ă—700mm | Predictable footprint for rigging |
| Dimensions (collapsed) | Approx. 180Ă—180Ă—1500mm | Slim pack-down for travel |
| Weight | Approx. 2.59kg | Portable and rental-ready |
Yes, it ships with a four-section fabric skirt for adjustable spill control.
Any Bowens-mount point-source COB, including Aputure and Amaran fixtures.
The 90cm diameter provides a larger diffused surface for softer, more even wrap.
Yes, the pop-open spring cage deploys in seconds and packs down quickly.
It uses a 1-stop diffusion that balances softness with efficient transmission.
