Aputure

Aputure Bowens Mount Barn Doors with Honeycomb Grid

4.4 (10 reviews)

Shape and control light with precision using Aputure's Bowens mount barn doors, complete with honeycomb grid and magnetic gel holder.

$59.00*
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Overview

The Aputure Bowens Mount Barn Doors are a purpose-built light shaping accessory designed to give filmmakers and photographers precise control over their Aputure COB lights. The kit includes four barn door leaves constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum with a smooth exterior finish and a black velvet interior lining. This velvet fabric is key to the design — it maximizes light absorption so that when you flag off a portion of the beam, you get a clean cutoff without stray reflections bouncing back into your scene. The included black negative reflector dish further enhances this control, creating a tighter, more directional throw compared to using the standard silver reflector.

Beyond the leaves themselves, the kit includes a 30-degree honeycomb grid that slots in to narrow the beam further, which is especially useful when you need a concentrated pool of light with soft falloff at the edges. The magnetic gel holder rounds out the package, letting you snap color correction or creative gels into place in seconds. While the barn doors are optimized for use with the included black reflector dish, they also mount onto the Aputure Silver Reflector Dish and the Fresnel 2X, giving you flexibility across different lighting setups without needing separate modifier systems.

Key Features

Cinematic Light Shaping: Designed specifically for Aputure COB lights, the Aputure Barn Doors are the optimal solution for shaping your light and preventing excess spill, featuring four velvet leaves, a newly designed negative reflector dish, and a high quality gel holder

Honeycomb]:The included 30​° ​honeycomb grid allows filmmakers to further control the direction of their as needed

Gel Holder: The Aputure Barndoors also include a magnetic gel holder that allows filmmakers to easily add color to their lights

Aircraft Aluminum Build Quality:The four leaves of the Barn doors are made of smooth finish aircraft-grade aluminum to ensure a strong, sleek build that is lightweight and easy to manipulate, while remaining incredibly durable

Velvet Fabric: Black velvet fabric maximizes light absorption, allowing for virtually no light leak or bounces. Though maximum light control will be achieved with the included black reflector dish, the 4 leaves can be mounted onto the standard Aputure Silver Reflector Dish or the Aputure Fresnel 2X as well

Specifications

Compatibility
Aputure COB Lights with Bowens Mount
Leaves
4 Velvet-Lined Barn Door Leaves
Leaf Material
Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Interior Lining
Black Velvet (Light Absorbing)
Included Grid
30° Honeycomb Grid
Gel Holder
Magnetic Gel Holder
Reflector Dish
Black Negative Reflector Dish (Included)
Additional Compatibility
Aputure Silver Reflector Dish, Aputure Fresnel 2X

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Black velvet lining on the leaves virtually eliminates light leaks and unwanted bounces.
  • Aircraft-grade aluminum construction is both lightweight and exceptionally durable.
  • Includes a 30-degree honeycomb grid for additional beam control beyond the four leaves.
  • Magnetic gel holder makes adding color gels quick and tool-free.
  • Compatible with multiple Aputure modifiers including the Silver Reflector Dish and Fresnel 2X.

👎 Cons

  • Only compatible with Bowens mount Aputure COB lights, limiting use with other lighting brands.
  • Includes only one honeycomb grid angle at 30 degrees with no narrower or wider options in the box.
  • The black negative reflector dish adds extra bulk when transporting the full kit.
  • Gel holder accepts gels but no gels are included in the package.

Frequently Asked Questions

They are designed for Aputure COB lights that use a Bowens mount. The four leaves can also be mounted onto the standard Aputure Silver Reflector Dish or the Aputure Fresnel 2X.
The 30-degree honeycomb grid narrows and directs the beam of light, giving you tighter control over where the light falls and reducing spill beyond what the barn door leaves alone can achieve.
The gel holder uses a magnetic attachment system, allowing you to quickly snap it on or remove it without tools when you need to add color to your light.
The four leaves are constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum with a smooth finish, making them lightweight yet highly durable. The interior is lined with black velvet fabric to absorb stray light.
Yes, the leaves can be mounted on the Aputure Silver Reflector Dish or the Fresnel 2X, though maximum light control and absorption is achieved when using the included black negative reflector dish.