Nanlite Lantern 80 Easy-Up (Bowens)
A 31-inch Bowens-mount lantern-style dome modifier built for fast, tool-free setup and teardown. It throws soft, 360-degree ambient fill — well suited to interviews and video lighting where you want quick, wraparound illumination and frequent rig changes. As a solid enthusiast-tier modifier rather than a light, it needs a compatible Bowens-mount fixture to do its job.
Scores
BreakdownHideOverall66±6Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| mount | bowensFlagged | Flagged |
| modifier type | domeSourced | Sourced |
| size (in) | 31Sourced | Sourced |
2/3 detail specs sourced · 1 flagged for verification. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Verdict
Best for
- 360-degree ambient fill
- video lighting
- fast setup/teardown
- interviews
Who should skip this
- Hard-light and contrast shooters — omnidirectional spill flattens shadows
- Tight rooms — the all-around throw bounces off close walls and ceilings
- Key-light shaping work — use a gridded dome or softbox instead
Where to buy
List price $140
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Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard photo / video setup.
Upgrade path
Buying today, the Godox P90L 35" Deep Parabolic Softbox (Bowens) scores higher for less — the smarter pick in light modifiers unless you specifically want this one. See it →