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Aputure
Aputure Light Dome III
$219
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Aputure Light Dome III vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Aputure Light Dome III is cheaper at $219. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon)
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Aputure Light Dome III | Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $219 | — |
| Brand | Aputure | Fotodiox |
| Released | — | — |
| Shape | 32-sided circular dome (octa-style) | octa (also offered as rectangle/stripbox variants on the same listing) |
| Size | 90cm / 3ft diameter | 36in/90cm, 48in/120cm, or 60in/150cm octagon (variant-selectable) |
| Mount type | Bowens | Bowens (also fits Calumet, Interfit) |
| Diffusion layers | 2 (1-stop and 2-stop diffusion cloths included) | 2 |
| Grid included | Yes | No |
| Recessed front | No | No |
| Speedring compatibility | Bowens mount; fits all Aputure Bowens-mount COB lights and third-party Bowens lights | Bowens speedring included; interchangeable speedring inserts sold for other mounts |
| Fabric | reflective interior with 16 heavy-duty steel support rods; quick-folding flat-pack hinged speedring | premium-grade silver-lined fabric with nylon diffusion, collapsible umbrella-style frame |
Sources — Aputure Light Dome III: aputure.com (verified 2026-08-12). Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon): fotodioxpro.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Aputure Light Dome III and Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Shape: Aputure Light Dome III 32-sided circular dome (octa-style) vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) octa (also offered as rectangle/stripbox variants on the same listing)
- Size: Aputure Light Dome III 90cm / 3ft diameter vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) 36in/90cm, 48in/120cm, or 60in/150cm octagon (variant-selectable)
- Mount type: Aputure Light Dome III Bowens vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) Bowens (also fits Calumet, Interfit)
- Diffusion layers: Aputure Light Dome III 2 (1-stop and 2-stop diffusion cloths included) vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) 2
- Grid included: Aputure Light Dome III true vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) false
- Speedring compatibility: Aputure Light Dome III Bowens mount; fits all Aputure Bowens-mount COB lights and third-party Bowens lights vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) Bowens speedring included; interchangeable speedring inserts sold for other mounts
- Fabric: Aputure Light Dome III reflective interior with 16 heavy-duty steel support rods; quick-folding flat-pack hinged speedring vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) premium-grade silver-lined fabric with nylon diffusion, collapsible umbrella-style frame