Aputure VS Godox Spotlight Mount // Which is right for YOU?

[@robertharker]

Great video. You did a great job describing spot lights. These lights are also known as ellipsoidal or Leko lights. Their ultra sharp focus and 4 cutting blades are great for cinematic lighting. You can shine a bright light on a very specific area or object. They also project a long distance for wide shots. A note about beam angle. The companies sell different lens barrels with different beam angles. The truth is that a single barrel can do all of the beam angles. The barrel casting has different slots cast inside for where you place the lens pair. The closer to the front, the narrower the beam. The closer the light element the wider the beam. You can change the beam angle if you want by disassembling the barrel. You have to remove some philips or hex head screws and the two halves of the barrel come apart. Do this over a soft surface in case the glass lenses fall out. I recently bought a pair of Altman ellipsoidal theater lights and that is how it works for this light. I don't see Aputure or Godox making different aluminum castings for each beam angle.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks for the clarification, much appreciated! :D

[@jerryb.7021]

I just got the Godox 36 degree spotlight attachment. The cutters are really hard to move at first. I thought I was going to have to return it but after a few minutes I was finally able to get a full open circle. The cutters are made of metal and they rest right on top of each other so there's a lot of friction you have to combat against. I also had some difficulty sliding the gobo inside. Again--a tight fit. If you can deal with some minor frustration, the Godox produces a wonderful light beam. I used it with a GVM-branded 300W light without issue.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you for a REALLY well-done comparison! I'm in the market for a spotlight mount to use in stop-motion animation and it this video was a huge help! Your presentation style is so clear and professional - keep up the great work! I'm subscribed and looking forward to learning more!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful! :D And welcome to the channel

[@PremierActionVideo]

Hi Heather, I did not know about the “Thanks” button. I appreciate you putting it out there so I could thank you for all of your hard work. I know what you do isn’t easy, but you make it look that way. Have a wonderful day!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Wow, so generous and kind of you! I appreciate that and thank you as well :D It makes me happy to hear what I do makes a difference to you, and others. Thanks again!

[@PremierActionVideo]

It’s so important you know this. I want you to keep going. I understand the frustration when maybe you feel like your voice isn’t being heard. We hear you and you’re very welcome!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you very much, so kind of you to be sure I know this :D I appreciate you very much

[@TheCrafsMan]

Just wanted to echo what Hi-Def says: Please keep it up! You're already doing so well, and I can see this being one of those channels that gets up into the millions of subs. Valuable info delivered clearly and quickly. Fantastic work! Wishing you healthy and happy video-making! :)

[@Dieje]

very kind of you!

[@353Studios]

I was thinking of choosing Aputure .... but ... thanks to your video, I'll pick Godox. Yes, I wish Godox had a case like Aputure, BUT ... the fact that I can use it with any light I have wins by far ! Not to mention it's now on sale, $120 cheaper than Aputure. Double win ! Again, thank you !

[@JohnCastillo]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Looking to buy one of these this week and your vid helped me decide. I think I’ll go with the godox as it seems to be in stock and will work with all of my lights! I’ll see how troublesome the set-up time is, but seeing as I don’t use this for EVERY job, I think it’ll be okay. That being said, I’ve never used one before so maybe I’ll be converted hahah. Thanks for the stellar vid!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Very glad I could help! :D

[@Balderdash_Films]

So helpful and you covered elements that make a big difference to usability. Really nicely shot and edited too. Love the gfx.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed and found it helpful :)

[@seanopenshaw]

this is exactly what I was pondering and you answered it beautifully! Thank you!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy I could help!

[@ThirdEyeVisuals]

I did just use the Aputure spotlight on my godox Vl300 on a shoot recently. It fit well and worked fine. Great video, keep it up!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

That's great! :D

[@PremierActionVideo]

You’re always really good at explaining every detail in all of your videos. You do it in a way that’s easily understood. I’m so impressed and this video did not disappoint. Thank you so much for your time and professionalism. You’re an amazing resource in this industry and I have complete confidence in you every time you speak. After watching this I believe I will invest in the Godox because of the aberration alone even though I own 2 300d Mark II’s, and kind of a Aputure fan. I do own 3 Godox 150’s, but I love my 300d’s.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you very much, I'm always happy to hear when folks say they trust what I create. :D I try to do what I'm doing as well as I can so that it truly is a big help to others. And I agree, the 300d's are amazing and I love them too! :D But, the Godox is really nice in knowing it works with so many lights. :D

[@BrittneyJanae]

Everything you said I experienced when renting the Aputure spotlight. I think I'm going to go with the Godox especially since I use my Amaran more than I use my 300d or 600. And I want it to work on all my lights. Thanks for this review.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad I could help you out :D

[@micp5111]

Here’s a tip. Got the Godox spot Mount on sale at B&H with 36 degree and iris on sale as well. With a little cutting of the formed foam in the bag, got rid of the lens bag, kept the lens attached to the unit, I could then attach a small profile led light to the back of the unit and it all fits perfectly in the godox bag. Just pull out the light and you are ready to go. And there’s room for batteries and other accessories Something the Aputure case cannot do. The Godox works great.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

nice! Thanks for sharing

[@DavidBirdVideos]

Great video. When I set lighting I grab what is best for the scene which is often 3-4 different brands of lights. I like all my attachments to be universal. I do not want to worry about matching. For that reason alone the Godox seems more appealing.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad this video could help you make a better purchasing decision :D

[@akpevbe]

For those who want to know, I used my KNOWLED M600D (740W) with the Godox spotlight at full powers for hours and nothing went wrong with the spotlight (even though it's recommended for 300watts lights.

[@Artfulscience1]

I have aputure spots I use with my vl300’s and they work great. Granted, if you did a side by side of them with a light storm, the light storm would probably perform better. But I still get quite crisp cuts with the 26 deg. Aputure on the vl300’s

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Good to know, thanks for sharing!

[@sushi_donut]

Hey now! Rent is coming up - no vids on things I didn't know I needed to buy!! 😆😆😭😭 jkjk great vid, once again.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Haha, sorry! :D Glad you enjoyed the video

[@pacoesni]

Best comment I’ve read 😅

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Certainly was for me too :D

[@luisa9628]

Awesome, I was literally looking at the godox mount yesterday but couldn't find anything on it. Thanks! Glad I'm subscribed.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Youre welcome! Glad I could help!

[@raredreamfootage]

These will work with any Bowens Mount light as long is the COB element doesn't protrude too far. Both will have a wattage limit though for heat tollerance.

[@HopeProphecy]

Great review. Have you checked out the new amaran spotlight mount?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Not yet! Maybe soon

[@NasserTone]

Hello! Thanks so so much for the amazing review! BTW which one do you recommend from the 3 different lenses? Especially when using gobos which one will have better result’s 19, 26, or 36?

[@nikkola2329]

Super helpful review! Especially the comparability and rendering issues! Thank you!

[@MrBeringela001]

you could always move the support foam for the spot light assembly to the right of the case and have the lens attached at the end, removing the pouch out the case.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Tried that, still didnt fit :)

[@353Studios]

One thing I missed is .... which lens aperture should I pick, since they only come with one of the 3 options. I which I could see a comparison on that too....

[@dennismbecker]

I have the Godox Spotlight and when I mount an Aputure light on the Godox Spotlight, the Aputure light mounts at a slight angle since the Bowens mount pins for the Godox are in a different position than the Aputure Bowens mount pins. It's not a big deal but it does look a little weird with the light slightly turned to one side.

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

Hi Heather, you always make such nice videos. How do you get your text to float like that? Anyway, thanks for this one, and all the other educational videos you make. They have helped a lot!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I use some motion graphics I bought. I buy them from a variety of places. But I also made some myself. So the wiggling/floating effect I made a custom piece for. I use FCPX. What editing program do you use?

[@TomsCoffeeCorner]

@@FellowFilmmaker Hi Heather, thanks for your response. I use FCPX too. So what's a 'custom piece'? Cheers! Tom

[@KTR7777]

I bought the Godox after watching your video, the plan was to use it on my aputure 120D and 600c I got the 36 with the iris so I can close it more if I wanted a smaller spot Unfortunately the iris blades was not smooth at all So I returned it

[@Whaever_1981]

Just read about the Aputure Spotlight SE. Worth checking out that one someday (max 300w though, still very handy)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

For sure, I'd love to at some point

[@elieh.studio]

Thank you for the comparison, I think it's the only video that does it on KZbin. I have a question about the light's max output compatibilty, Godox mentions that it can only support lights up to 300w while Aputure claims their 600D still works on the Aputure Spotlight. My question is do you really think the Godox only supports up to 300w lights? I mean, perhaps they are just being overly cautious. I am asking because the Godox's light quality is way better than Aputure's but the light max wattage compatibility is also a strong point for the Aputure. I hope this makes sense for you.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I have not been able to test this or get that info from Godox, so sadly I can't say for sure. Wish I could be more help as I too would like to know. My guess is you might be able to use the Godox with 600w if you were not to max it out?

[@elieh.studio]

A little update, I’ve watched Caleb’s review of the Aputure Spotlight 36° and he said that wider lenses are more prone to weird patterns, hence the issue with the 36° when compared to the 26° maybe?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Perhaps yes

[@PaulTakesPhotos]

Never knew these lights. Excellent review! Very informative and useful

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful! :D

[@Trevellian]

Another good comparison. Thanks and well done.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thank you very much! Hope it was a help to you

[@MeridianMedia]

Amazing video! Thank you so much for this product comparison.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rf-media-production]

How do I know which angle is right for me - 36° or 19°?

[@Juliochangvisuals]

Thank you for the info! I live in Sweden and we don't have a store where we can test out the gear before purchase.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Well I'm glad I could help you out! :D

[@sambrandner]

Have been looking around online and couldn’t find anywhere else that recommended the 600d with the aputure spotlight. If you’re using the 600d and spotlight, just be careful you don’t felt the internal elements or plastic components!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I got that info from my contact at aputure, whom said it "could" but is not recommended necessarily

[@clmt_paris]

Hey ! Thanks for this review, just discover your chanel, love your quality work 🙌🏼 Since this video, have you tested Amaran's spotlight to see if it has the same aberration problems?

[@vishanthgp]

Oh good lord... Thank you so much for this video. Been searching for a comparison between the two for such a long time. I was about to invest into the future system. Now I am going for the Godox System. This is the first time I saw your video or your channel and I hit the subscribe button. Can you also do a video comparing the nanlite spotlight and westcott Lindsay adler spotlight system?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

So happy I could help you and that you wanted to subscribe after this video! :D I'll look into your request as well :)

[@w.kirkherron4740]

great video. thank you. i was curious about the godox one

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You are very welcome!! Glad I could help

[@ShaanGeo]

Hi, thanks for the review. Will Godox spotlight attachment work perfectly with Godox SZ 150R ?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy to help! I believe it should, I can't recall if I put it on that light tho

[@ShaanGeo]

Thank you 😊

[@charlesgleberman1431]

I really appreciate the video and it’s a really great review! At 4:25 you have a test of the Amaran 200d on the godox, did you also test the 60x on the godox? If so how does it compare? The splotchy projection of the Amaran bicolor LED array thru the Aputure mount is really not great and I was wondering if the Godox doesn’t have that issue (beyond just the fringing and optical things that you touched on with the daylight balance fixtures). Again thanks for the video it’s super helpful!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

The Godox smoothes out everything going through it, like I mentioned in the video. In my testing all lights going through it had no splotchiness or patterns. Hope that helps

[@shaq80]

Thank you for this great video, it helped me to make my decision! 👍

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad I could help!

[@shaq80]

@@FellowFilmmaker BTW I figured out how to store it in the bag without disassembling it every single time 🤓 I will be happy to share if you're interested 😎

[@dreadnoughtphotowerkz]

Great video you did excellent describing the lights better than anybody else has. You answered a lot of questions for me, except for one. In my great array of equipment that is in my studio I also have 2 optical snoots with 50mm lenses that I've used for many many years now. One of them I had to remove a frontal lens that was located inside the optical snoot just so I could get my AD600 Pro to work. So here's my question will I have to modify the VSA system to fit my AD600 Pro?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Im not 100% sure since i dont have that setup. I took a quick measure of the inside lens to the edge of the bowens mount attachment point, its roughly 3in deep

[@h3nryh]

Did you have any luck with this? I am looking for the same set-up and have the same query!

[@PhongTranEOD]

I have watched this video many times and have the same question as you, because I have ad600, qt600, dp600,... if you have bought it and it works, please let me know, thank you.

[@mfluder15]

Do the gobos from the projection unit interchange with these units? Also, how does the light quality compare between the projection unit and these two? Another excellent review btw.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

They are different sizes, so I imagine not. I'm going to make that video soon, so stay tuned, in short if you want brighter go with the spotlight :D

[@PeterVanKeer]

@@FellowFilmmaker Any news on this? I'd like to purchase the Godox gobo kits to use with my Aputure spotlights (which I already own). Pity that Aputure only has a few Gobos available!

[@petradrake]

@@PeterVanKeer have u found out? I m also wondering the same:)

[@reneedeephotography]

Thank you so much for this! Which Godox light are you using?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

You are most welcome I've used a variety of Godox lights on the spotlight mount. Even some Amaran 60d's and 200d's

[@Mike0193Azul]

Incase you've tried out the iris diaphragm attachments, does anyone know if they are interchangeable between units?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

If I recall, I tried and they were interchangeable yes. Unless they changed them I think it should work

[@ChuckLoadofComics]

This was extremely helpful. Thanks!!!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RootCinemas]

Great review, I don't have aperture premium light so I am in the fence for a buying decision

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Well I hope this helped a bit!

[@VideoMakerTwist]

Great comparison! Can you please tell me if either of these spotlight projectors gets very hot? I mean... do you need to use gloves or something for protection when handling them?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

In my experience no They are not recommended for lights over 300w so I believe that is why

[@HopeProphecy]

Can the iris attachment be used along with the gobos? In other words, can the iris attachment make the projected image from the gobos smaller?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Yes you can stack them

[@PRTPHO]

I love this video! You are amazing! Thank you for explaining this! I was just left with one question. It has to do with the difference between the 26° and the 36°. Are there any cons or pros of choosing one over the other? If the 36° is a bigger spotlight, then wouldn’t it be best to get the bigger one and then control it with the iris? Do I risk a sharp edge if I get to 36° instead of the 26°? From your video, 4:25 it seems the higher the degrees the more powerful the light needs to be in order to get sharp circles

[@sergio_x2487]

Unfortunately, the godox spotlight mount is not compatible with the amaran 300c. Those 3 bowens mounting pins are slightly longer than the usual pins (for example, on a standard reflector) and the spotlight mount simply does not fit completely into the 300c housing.

[@anlagrdr5229]

Great review :) Do you think someone who has projection attachment should pay the extra money and upgrade to these units? What are the fundamental difference about spotlight and projection attachment?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I'm working on the video that is coming out very soon that will answer all these questions, hang tight!

[@HumzaYousafFilms]

@@FellowFilmmaker When will it be uploaded ? Needed to decide between it , Thank you :D

[@startupmarketertonyahn]

This was awesome, thank you! What lights were you using with each spotlight mount?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks! In the video I believe I was using Amarans and maybe some Godox lights? You can use any light you want on them, but the Godox is best if you want any light to perform WELL on it

[@issafilme]

Hey guys, thank you for the great video! However, I do have a question, as someone who already owns the SA-P kit, which performs similarly to this VSA kit, how do they differ from each other? Do I need to upgrade? Hope you answer the question, thanks!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

The difference is that the VSA is a brighter effect and can do multiple things at once, while the SA-P can only do a few effects at once and is a dimmed effect compared to the spotlight mount. I have a whole video on it, if you'd like to learn: kzbin.info/www/bejne/monUZ5yug7lqgM0

[@jamesburton1050]

Happy to see you've gotten some new grip gear! Also, does beam angle matter? Was one angle more useful than the other? Are there any issues with just buying the widest angle and adjusting with the iris? Also, I'm sure this wouldn't be feasible for most people, but will the Godox unit fit in the Aputure case while fully assembled?

[@jamesburton1050]

P.s. Crazy that both beam units are the SAME PRICE!!! 😱🤷‍♀️

[@FellowFilmmaker]

In my experience the beam angle made little difference if any at all. Iris is great for getting really precise. And i did try and sadly the Godox does not fit in the Aputure case! 😔 And yes very cool they are the same price! Both made likely from the same factory too

[@jamesburton1050]

@@FellowFilmmaker thanks! Now to find $500, haha!! Ugh!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Haha i hear ya! Could alway hunt around on ebay or gearfocus see if theres a used one out there

[@jamesburton1050]

@@FellowFilmmaker HA! I buy too much on eBay now!! 😂😂

[@jackiezbullet9306]

I have a question have u tried the godox one with amaran 300c ? Does it work on amaran 300c , please

[@advait50505]

Hey Thanks a lot. Its very easy and comprehensive guide to understand these two gears. I am planning to purchase amaran 300c lights with spotlight. Now, i am unsure if I should go for aputure spotlight. I am more of a quality person over the quantity so the lightstorm vs amaran is something that needs to be understand. Will you suggest Godox Spotlight kit over aputure if the quality of the light is taken into consideration ?

[@konstantinmuller4081]

What is the difference between these two and nanlites projector mount? Because nanlite makes it for 250 € and i cant find them compared. Are there any bog differences?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I'm not entirely sure. I'm guessing he Nanlite definitely fits the Nanlite lights (as the Nanlite lights don't work on Godox or Aputure according to others here in the comments).

[@peterjordanfilm]

Great video! Will either of these spotlights work with the Molus G300 with its recessed chip? Thanks!

[@countryrealm]

Hey Ma'am, It was a very informative video!! Can you tell me the names of the lights with which godox Spotlight can be used?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Glad it was a help! I tried all Godox ones I own and all work. My amarans work as well, and other brands I own too. So basically, all lights it would seem.

[@countryrealm]

@@FellowFilmmaker would it work Godox SL 150 II ?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Yup

[@andresortiz560]

I'm sure it's a dumb question but does it amplify the lumens?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It does make lights read higher in lux, yes

[@NilsDecker]

Thanks for making this. What you say at around 8:15 - I could not find how these are better/worse than for example an optical snoot in the video you linked there. Did I just miss it? 🤨 I own an optical snoot and feel it's pretty much the same, except perhaps a tad more focused that possible on a snoot

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It's not out yet, there's just a stand in video right now. But there is a difference or two and I'll be covering that in the video I'm working on right now getting out! :D Which optical snoot do you have?

[@NilsDecker]

@@FellowFilmmaker Great, thanks. I have the Strobepro Optical Snoot II Kit which works quite well with my AD 600 PROs. More importantly, when can we expect a full-fledged review of the KNOWLED M600D from you? Torn if I should cough up that money or buy the VL 300s... hmm... here's a content idea ;-)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing! I didn't have that one on my list at this time, but I could certainly look into it! What do you hope to use it for?

[@NilsDecker]

@@FellowFilmmaker I'm mostly shooting stills and have a bunch of strobes, but am experimenting (or want to) shooting slower and less "flashy" - hence I'm looking around. I found another review of the 600W light (apparently it's actually 740W) and it says it's only marginally brighter than the VL300s - and since it's pretty much twice the price, perhaps I should just get that one (or two of them ;-))

[@Ryan-Payne]

Great video! Thanks for showing interesting combinations of lights that aren't made to fit. Do you know if any fresnel lenses work with the amaran 60?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Great question and one I don’t have an answer to. The aputure fresnel doesnt do much on it. And i currently dont have any others to test.

[@Marcoyoshimi]

Not the 60 but I’ve used the amran200x with aputure spotlight without problem

[@d.mayown5133]

I know someone with these, perhaps I shall borrow one when I need it.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

For sure, they are fun

[@petradrake]

Loved ur comparison:) I have the aputure spotlight, I bought the 10 gobos from them but want more:) if i can ask you- is the gobo size same? Because i find godox has more options. Alternatively if u have any links with good variety gobos? I would love to see:) Thank you for your help and keep up the good work:)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Both the Godox and Aputure spotlight have the same size gobos :D

[@lightsequilla6938]

Thank you for the video. It was great. I have a question. Will the Godox Spotlite work with the Nanlite 720B?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

If it's bowens mount, the answer would be yes. The only thing I can think of that might be an issue is that Nanlite has a tendency to make their light chips stick out very far from where bowens mounts attach onto the light. It could possibly bump up against the glass inside the spotlight modifier and not fit onto the light. I don't have the light to be able to tell you if it'll work unfortunately...

[@directorparisholmes2024]

Whole entire time I thought you were saying the godox projector works on other lights.

[@AbrahamStudios01]

Thank you for making this comparison, want to ask if there are any weird aberration for using Bi- Colour lights on the Godox Spotlight Mount? just to double confirm.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I don't believe so, that diffusion glass takes care of alot of distortion and such

[@AbrahamStudios01]

@@FellowFilmmaker oh alright thanks 😸

[@theloverboydiaries]

Have you ever used the amaran spotlight se and have any opinions on it?

hi thanks for the the review. But how do i choice between Godox: 19k 26k 36k ?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

More than anything you would make a choice if you are using the spotlight mount from a substantial distance, that's when the differences in lens angle is noticeable. So, if you don't think you'll be doing anything crazy, get the 26k.

[@jorgekas1]

To recap the Godox Spotlight works basically with any light? no matter the output of the light? I came across this video and i want to buy one. I have an Amaran 60d and Aputure 300x

[@ekphotography]

Anybody know which will work better with the Nanlite? Thanks!

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I am not entirely aware, sorry

[@AustinAlimbuyuguen]

The Godox spotlight said it should not be paired with a light above 300W, have you had any problems with that? Have you tried the Aputure 600 with the Godox?

[@Eme_Aqui]

Amazing review, so, just one quick question: This means I could I buy an amaran 200d and use it with the Godox if I buy it? Looking for KZbin/tiktok content and make It a little bit more professional.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

That is right :D

[@bushboxer]

Which angle attachment would you recommend: 19, 26 or 36? Looking to get the mlp projection attachment for ml60 / ii

[@MANGO-FILM]

Thank you for the comparison. And do I understand it right? The Godox will fit on the Aputure 300d and 600d and have the same clear output as the Aputure one?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Correct, Godox is nice and clean output

[@markiavelli]

Hi, great video! One question. Couldn't I just buy the 36° version and then the iris modifier to decrease the spotlight size, to get to the same size as the 19°?

[@mortezakhobzi3651]

It decreases the power output dramatically

[@brittacurkovic]

Thanks for the review! Do you happen to know if the Godox unit works with the Nanlite series, like the 300Bii, 500Bii and 720B? I'd love to get one unit that I can use for both Nanlite and Aputure units...

[@nessandromendoza797]

I was wondering if the gobos from nanlite projector would work on these godox vsa spotlight kits, since theyre both circular? I think the godox gobos are quite limited and hoping for more designs

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I'm not sure what size those are, so if they were the same size it might be possible

[@calum89robertson]

Hey. Great vid as always! Easy to follow but full of great info. Can I ask, what do you make of this tip from Daniel Brockett at Digital Photo Pro when deciding between 19, 26 and 36 degrees? "The 36-degree Spotlight Mount throws the largest image circle of the three lenses available. Instead of shelling out an additional $500 to acquire the 26-degree and 19-degree lenses, I purchased the Spotlight Mount Iris for $99. This allows me to simply crop the largest 36-degree beam output to whatever size I need if I need a smaller pattern than the 36-degree lens can provide. The internal cutters on the Spotlight Mount provide you with a considerable degree of flexibility and control that until you’ve experienced it, you can’t imagine how precise it lets you be with controlling your light."

[@FellowFilmmaker]

A good thought in the comment for sure. It's what I had in mind when I grabbed the 36 from aputure. I've heard from Aputure, I believe, that the 36 is wider yes, but also has the most issues with quality (aberration, distortion, etc.) The other benefit that I can imagine to having the different lenses would be with the strength of the light. Typically the tighter the beam the brighter it will be. So the tip is good in the sense if you just want to control the beam size over any distance. If you want to factor light pollution/distortion or brightness into it, then those might be reasons to consider other lens sizes. Most folks go with the 26 because it's right in the middle. I like it alot myself. :D Hope that helps and makes sense. And if I happened to be wrong on something, well I apologize, but this is what I know at this time.

[@calum89robertson]

@@FellowFilmmaker amazing answer. Thank you so much for taking the time to help with my decision. All makes sense. Really appreciate it :)

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Happy to help out if I can!

[@hellotoddsky]

Thanks for the video! So if I were to use a spotlight mount with a third party light, the only option would be the Godox with a bowens adapter, corect?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

That is correct

[@ridni2388]

It's all good.. However you shouldn't compare the light quality of two units with different lenses on... I personally bought the aputure 26 degrees for the simple reason that the 36 degrees has distortion... I assume the same is true with godox, no wonder why they sent you a 26 and not a 36 degrees version...

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@qazqweedccxzs]

That's whan I needed. Thx.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

happy to hear it

[@RolandHaddad]

Thanks for the review. I tried using the Aputure with flash but it doesnt mount. Does the Godox work? or can you recommend another brand for that purpose?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I'm not sure as I've not used flash with these before, sorry

[@MilanSerwanski_media]

Hi I would like to choose aputure do you think it will work with a smallrig 220B lamp ?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I don't own that light, so I can't say for sure

[@eszesfilms1651]

200d with godos is better?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

What do you mean?

[@eszesfilms1651]

@@FellowFilmmaker optical quality on aputure amaran 200d with godox spotlight will be better? What about brightness/ output power? Aputure spotlight brighter on amaran 200d? And what about sharpness and chromatic aberration with gobos? Thank you for informations! Great video.

[@unerd]

The LED's on the Aputure LS series jut out more. It's the same reason the Nanlite Fresnel modifers work on Godox VL series lights but not Aputure LS.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It's part of the issue, but not the complete issue. The Aputure spotlight mount does not have a mixing lens like Godox has in the unit, so it's a totally different outcome

[@kevinkenmoe1605]

Thank you so much for the video. Can you please tell me if the gobo of the Godox optical snoot will work on the Godox spotlight?

[@terriblehans]

Try this Spot light with the new Color series from amaran. Thanks for sharing.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Will try

[@MikeyYuanY]

Have you tried the nanlite forza 60 with mbowns to bowens mount adapter on this Godox spotlight?

[@handznet]

I still didnt find this info anywhere, what is the difference between Projection attachment (optical snoot) and Spotlight attachment - they seem to be doing the exact same thing but spotlight costs 2-3x more.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I've got a whole video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/monUZ5yug7lqgM0

[@emanuelschimpfossl5919]

Can I use the spotlight with a flash or only LEDs?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

you can use it with flash too

[@delux1101]

Could you please make a video of the 100d/200d with the 2x fresnel I haven’t seen any video if they work together

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I've tried the fresnel on my 200d and it's not really intended for it. It doesn't have the fullest effect.

[@eszesfilms1651]

@@FellowFilmmaker i have 200d with fresnel 2x. Its work but not effective. You cant spot enought the light enought because its just cut a lot out of it.

[@eszesfilms1651]

But i use it if i need a small light diameter.

[@The_Daliban]

Thank you for the review🙏That had to be alot of work😅Do you by any chance know if the Godox or Aputure one work on Studio Flashes for Photography?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

They do, if it's bowens mount

[@The_Daliban]

@@FellowFilmmaker amazing, thank you for the reply🙏🏻👍🏻

[@JabDFilms]

Whats the difference between spotlight mount and optical snoot which one would you say to get amaran spotlight mount or optical snoot

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I have a whole video on modifiers that answers that very question

[@JabDFilms]

@@FellowFilmmaker i watched it you didn’t truly go into the differences between the optical snoot and the spotlight mount

[@IMDABROWN]

Will the godox work with the ML series if you use the bowens mount adapter?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Yes it will!

[@IMDABROWN]

@@FellowFilmmaker luv ya!

[@akpevbe]

Does the "Godox spotlight mount" work with the Godox Knowled M600D ?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

It advertises as such I believe

[@akpevbe]

@@FellowFilmmaker Its advertised as not exceeding past 300w but i thought it should be able to go up to 600w seeing that aputure spotlight can take up to 600w.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Ill have to look into it

[@akpevbe]

@@FellowFilmmaker Pls do

[@emrekartal2002]

@@FellowFilmmaker Thanks for the great video, were you able to get any information/confirmation about the use of Godox Spotlight with M600D or Aputure LS600D?

[@rafnagurr]

Hi Do you know if Nanlight gobos fits in the aputure spotlight ? There is no information about gobos sizes on the web, and aputure and nanlight offers differents designs. Thanks a lot for your experience, and your videos are always interesting !!! Jeremy from France

[@FellowFilmmaker]

I'm not sure about Nanlite, but I know Godox does fit in Aputure

[@rafnagurr]

@@FellowFilmmaker many thanks for your answer

[@housermousemedia]

Warning: these do NOT work with the Nanlite Forzas. The Nanlites chip juts out too far for the spotlight to attach to the bowens mount.

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Thanks for sharing!

[@vincentr-fr]

Does the difference between the 2 spotmounts simply due to the lens you have chosen? comparing the 26° with a 36° changes a lot, can you put the 36° on the godox to confirm that there is an improvement compared to the aputure

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Yes i have switched the lenses prior to the video going out and it remains as better with Godox over aputure

[@barquinphotography]

I purchased the Amaran 300c and the godox spotlight does not seem to be compatible. Does that make sense?

[@FellowFilmmaker]

Weird, that should have fit on there I feel...