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Westcott
Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in)
$209.9
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Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) is cheaper at $209.9. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon)
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| Spec | Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) | Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $209.9 Current fjwestcott.com price | — |
| Brand | Westcott | Fotodiox |
| Released | — | — |
| Shape | octa | octa (also offered as rectangle/stripbox variants on the same listing) |
| Size | 36in nominal diameter | 36in/90cm, 48in/120cm, or 60in/150cm octagon (variant-selectable) |
| Mount type | Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring) | Bowens (also fits Calumet, Interfit) |
| Diffusion layers | 1 | 2 |
| Grid included | No | No |
| Recessed front | — | No |
| Speedring compatibility | Not a standard speedring; uses interchangeable Switch Inserts for Bowens/Profoto/Elinchrom/other mounts sold separately | Bowens speedring included; interchangeable speedring inserts sold for other mounts |
| Fabric | heat-resistant fabric over aluminum frame, taut silver interior | premium-grade silver-lined fabric with nylon diffusion, collapsible umbrella-style frame |
Sources — Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in): fjwestcott.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 Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) and Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Shape: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) octa vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) octa (also offered as rectangle/stripbox variants on the same listing)
- Size: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) 36in nominal diameter vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) 36in/90cm, 48in/120cm, or 60in/150cm octagon (variant-selectable)
- Mount type: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring) vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) Bowens (also fits Calumet, Interfit)
- Diffusion layers: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) 1 vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) 2
- Speedring compatibility: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) Not a standard speedring; uses interchangeable Switch Inserts for Bowens/Profoto/Elinchrom/other mounts sold separately vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) Bowens speedring included; interchangeable speedring inserts sold for other mounts
- Fabric: Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) heat-resistant fabric over aluminum frame, taut silver interior vs Fotodiox EZ-Pro Softbox with Bowens Speedring (Octagon) premium-grade silver-lined fabric with nylon diffusion, collapsible umbrella-style frame