Bowens Octo 150 Softbox in overall good condition but clearly well used, there is a small portion of damage to the front diffuser mask in the bottom right (photo 8), the diffuser has some minor marks and discolouration (photo 7), there's some damage to the reflective cover by the speedring although it's really hard to notice and shouldn't have any practical impact (photo 9) and the spigot is locked into the stand mount by a grub screw (photo 6).

Has a double speedring system, the softbox rods insert into the rear speedring and the head gets mounted into the front speedring, it's the standard Bowens speedring fitting so you can swap it out for other fittings quite easily making it very versatile. As the head mounts in reverse this results in very even output without hotspots, with a standard bare flash tube it should manage even output edge to edge, they also didn't cheap out on the size measurement, the diffuser excluding mask is fully 90/150 CM (depending on model).

They used to sell for £415.99 / £535.99 (Octo 90 / Octo 150 respectively) making them twice the price of their standard range, so there aren't very many of these out there but it's in my opinion the very best softbox Bowens ever made.

Please note the stand shown is not included.

Includes
  • Reflective cover
  • Front diffuser
  • Softbox rods
  • Speedring stand mount
Manufacturer's blurb

The Bowens Octo 150 5' Softbox with Bowens Adapter is a great choice for the photographer or videographer who's looking for a broad, flattering light source with unique fall-off characteristics for portraiture, fashion or events.

Octagonal-shaped light sources have a long reputation as the preferred portrait-shooter's light source. The shape's especially large surface area produces that much-touted "wrap-around" light, which envelops the subject while creating natural-looking catchlights in the eyes. The closer you get, the better it looks.

And the shape isn't the only unique thing about this softbox. For optimal softness with minimal hot spots on the front face, the light source faces the back of the silver interior.

Bowens softboxes come with a 2-part speed ring - a basic ring accepts the rods and the included Bowens insert. There are also inserts available for most other flash head brands.