Apkina 90cm Deep Octa With Grid Bowens Mount

The Apkina 90cm Deep Octa Softbox with Grid is a premium light modifier designed for studio and outdoor shoots. It provides soft, evenly distributed light with a deep parabolic shape, ideal for portraits, fashion, and product photography. The included honeycomb grid helps control light spill, ensuring professional-quality results.

The Apkina 90 cm Deep Octa Softbox is a popular light modifier, particularly in South Asian markets like Pakistan. It’s often chosen as a high-quality, budget-friendly alternative to premium brands like Aputure.

This specific model is a hexadecagon (16-sided) parabolic softbox, which creates a very round, natural catchlight in the eyes—almost like a high-end beauty dish but with softer output.

Key Specifications

• Diameter: 90 cm (approx. 35 inches).

• Mount: Standard Bowens Mount, making it compatible with most studio strobes and COB LED video lights (Godox, Aputure, Amaran, etc.).

• Shape: Deep Parabolic. The “Deep” design ensures the light is more directional and has more “punch” compared to shallow softboxes.

• Grid Included: Comes with a honeycomb fabric grid to narrow the beam angle and prevent light spill on the background.

What’s in the Box?

Typically, the Apkina 90 cm kit includes:

1. Softbox Shell: Silver-lined interior for maximum light reflection.

2. Inner Baffle: A second layer of diffusion to eliminate “hot spots” in the center.

3. Outer Diffusion Cloth: High-quality white fabric to soften the final output.

4. Honeycomb Grid: Attaches via Velcro to the front edge.

5. Carrying Bag: For easy transport.

Pro Tip: Compared to Aputure

If you were looking for the Aputure version, that would be the Light Dome II (90cm). The Apkina performs very similarly at a much lower price point, though the Aputure features a “quick-release” mechanism for faster setup. The Apkina usually requires manual rod insertion or a standard “umbrella-style” click system, depending on the specific sub-version you have.