Westcott · Updated August 2026
Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in): price & specs
Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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Is the Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) a good buy?
At $210, the Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) is #10 cheapest of the 12 photography softboxes we track, where the median is $114.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $209.9 Current fjwestcott.com price |
|---|---|
| Brand | Westcott |
| Released | — |
| Shape | octa |
| Size | 36in nominal diameter |
| Mount type | Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring) |
| Diffusion layers | 1 |
| Grid included | No |
| Recessed front | — |
| Speedring compatibility | Not a standard speedring; uses interchangeable Switch Inserts for Bowens/Profoto/Elinchrom/other mounts sold separately |
| Fabric | heat-resistant fabric over aluminum frame, taut silver interior |
Source: fjwestcott.com (verified 2026-08-12). Westcott's official product page confirms Octa-M as a 36in nominal octagonal softbox using the Switch Insert quick-lock system rather than a fixed speedring, 1-stop outer diffusion panel plus inner baffle, no grid included (sold separately), max power rating 300W COB/800Ws strobe, and a current price of $209.90.
Is the Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) worth it vs cheaper photography softboxes?
Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) against its closest cheaper and pricier photography softboxes on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Shape | Size | Mount type | Diffusion layers | Grid included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) this | $209.9 | octa | 36in nominal diameter | Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring) | 1 | No |
| Westcott Rapid Box Switch 1x3 (12in x 36in strip) | $199.9 | strip | 1x3ft / 12in x 36in | Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring) | 1 | No |
| Aputure Light Dome III | $219 | 32-sided circular dome (octa-style) | 90cm / 3ft diameter | Bowens | 2 (1-stop and 2-stop diffusion cloths included) | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) cost?
The Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) has a US price of $209.9 (Current fjwestcott.com price), as of 2026-08-12.
How does the Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) compare on price?
At $210, the Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) is #10 cheapest of the 12 photography softboxes we track, where the median is $114.
What are the Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in)'s key specs?
Westcott Rapid Box Switch Octa-M (36in) (Westcott): shape octa, size 36in nominal diameter, mount type Westcott Switch Insert (proprietary quick-lock, not a standard speedring), diffusion layers 1, grid included No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-12.
Price of record: $209.9 at fjwestcott.com, 2026-08-12. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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