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Neewer NS65U 25.6" Softbox Parabolic Hexadecagon with Bowens Mount

Name: Neewer NS65U 25.6" Softbox Parabolic Hexadecagon with Bowens Mount
Brand: Neewer
SKU: NS65U

★★★★★4.6 (63 reviews)

Quick-folding 25.6-inch parabolic softbox with Bowens mount, honeycomb grid, and dual diffusers for beautifully controlled portrait lighting.

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Overview

The Neewer NS65U is a 25.6-inch (65cm) parabolic hexadecagon softbox designed to deliver soft, wraparound light with controlled directionality. Its deep parabolic shape, measuring 13.4 inches (34cm) in depth, creates a natural light falloff that flatters facial features and separates subjects from backgrounds. The silver reflective interior coating on thickened nylon broadens the light spread while preserving accurate color rendition, and the included metal beauty dish eliminates harsh central hot spots from the flash tube or LED source for more even illumination across the entire face of the modifier.

Where the NS65U distinguishes itself is in its umbrella-style deployment system — 16 highly resilient ribs allow the softbox to open and lock into its parabolic shape with a single pull, eliminating the time-consuming rod-by-rod assembly that traditional softboxes require. Two layers of removable white diffusers attach via touch fasteners, offering progressive softening depending on whether one or both are used, while the included honeycomb grid snaps on to narrow the beam and reduce spill when more directional lighting is needed. The standard Bowens mount provides compatibility with a wide range of studio strobes and continuous LED lights. At just 3.1 lb with a folded diameter of 7.5 inches, the NS65U packs into its included drawstring bag and transports easily for portrait, product, beauty, fashion, and corporate headshot photography both in-studio and on location.

Key Features

【Hexadecagon Parabolic Softbox】 This deep, parabolic softbox collapsible beauty dish features an opening size of 25.6" x 13.4" / 65 x 34cm, with a smooth, even silver internal coating on the thickened nylon cloth that broadens, diffuses, and softens light while retaining the original color rendition. Includes a deflective beauty disk, two layers of diffusers, and a honeycomb grid for optimal output

【Quick Fold & Upfold like Umbrella】 Adopts an umbrella like locking system where you can effortlessly open and close the softbox with simply a pull or push then automatically lock it in place. 16 highly resilient ribs give this softbox incomparable durability and an impeccable parabolic shape that can withstand tens of thousands of presses without deformation

【Multiple Reflective System】 The all metal beauty dish minimizes harsh flash light spots, the two internal and external diffusers combined for an even softer and more diffused light, and the honeycomb grid directs light and reduces spill, providing a distinctive soft yet punchy lighting effect that defines the model's facial structure. Two white diffusers can be attached via touch fasteners for easy assembly

【Portable Drawstring Bag】 Designed for portraits, product photography, beauty & fashion shoots, weddings, corporate headshots, and other photography styles. At merely 3.1lb/1.41kg, this umbrella shaped softbox can be folded with a diameter of 7.5"/19cm, is easy to store and transport inside the included drawstring bag

【Standard Bowens Mount】 Seamlessly compatible with Aputure 120d Godox sl60w NEEWER CB200B CB60 CB60B RGB CB60 MS150B MS60B MS60C Vision 4 S101-300WPRO/400W PRO and other studio strobe lights and continuous LED video lights with Bowens mount

Specifications

Shape

Hexadecagon parabolic

Diameter

25.6" / 65cm

Depth

13.4" / 34cm

Mount Type

Bowens mount

Internal Coating

Silver reflective on thickened nylon

Diffusers

Two layers (internal and external)

Grid

Honeycomb grid included

Beauty Dish

Metal deflective disk included

Number of Ribs

Weight

3.1 lb / 1.41 kg

Folded Diameter

7.5" / 19cm

Carry Case

Drawstring bag included

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Umbrella-style open-and-close mechanism allows setup in seconds without assembling individual rods
Includes beauty dish, dual diffusers, and honeycomb grid for versatile light shaping from a single modifier
Folds to 7.5-inch diameter at 3.1 lb, making it genuinely portable for location work
16-rib construction holds a consistent parabolic shape and resists deformation over extended use
Standard Bowens mount ensures broad compatibility across major strobe and LED light brands

👎 Cons

25.6-inch diameter provides less coverage than larger parabolic softboxes for full-body or group shots
Silver interior produces slightly more contrast than a white-lined softbox, which may not suit all styles
Touch-fastener attachment for diffusers can wear over time with frequent removal and reattachment
Honeycomb grid can reduce light output noticeably, potentially requiring higher power settings
No speed ring adapter is included for non-Bowens mount lights

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Neewer NS65U set up and fold down?

It uses an umbrella-style locking mechanism — pull to open and push to close. The 16 resilient ribs lock automatically into the parabolic shape, so setup takes just seconds without any separate rods or assembly.

What light modifiers are included with the NS65U?

The softbox comes with a metal deflective beauty dish, two layers of white diffusers (internal and external), and a honeycomb grid, all of which can be combined or used independently to shape the light output.

What studio lights are compatible with this softbox?

The NS65U features a standard Bowens mount, making it compatible with strobes and continuous LED lights from Aputure, Godox, Neewer, and other brands that use the Bowens mount system.

How portable is the NS65U for on-location work?

It weighs 3.1 lb and folds down to a diameter of just 7.5 inches, fitting into the included drawstring carry bag for easy transport to location shoots.

What is the internal coating material?

The interior uses a silver reflective coating on thickened nylon cloth, which broadens and diffuses light while maintaining accurate color rendition without warm or cool shifts.