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MagMod MagSphere 2 and MagGrip 2

A magnetic silicone dome diffuser for speedlights that clips on in a second, sold by MagMod for about $87. MagMod gives a surface-area ratio, not a size.

MagMod MagSphere 2 dome on a MagGrip 2 band

MagMod MagSphere 2 and MagGrip 2

A magnetic silicone dome diffuser for speedlights that clips on in a second, sold by MagMod for about $87. MagMod gives a surface-area ratio, not a size.

Type
Dome diffuser
Mount
MagGrip 2 silicone band with magnets; no clips, adhesives or Velcro
Surface area
Over 250% more than the bare flash, per MagMod
Weight
Nearly 50% lighter than the previous MagSphere, per MagMod
Fits
Most speedlights: Canon, Sony, Godox, Nikon, Profoto, Olympus, Yongnuo; optimized for round heads
System
MagGrip 2 is the base for other MagMod modifiers
Amazon reference
B0CCBX157L
EAN
0858065008390
  • Magnetic: swaps in a second
  • Silicone squashes into a bag
  • About $87

Best for: Event and wedding photographers who change modifiers often.

≈ $87
Check price on Amazon

Specifications

Type
Dome diffuser
Mount
MagGrip 2 silicone band with magnets; no clips, adhesives or Velcro
Surface area
Over 250% more than the bare flash, per MagMod
Weight
Nearly 50% lighter than the previous MagSphere, per MagMod
Fits
Most speedlights: Canon, Sony, Godox, Nikon, Profoto, Olympus, Yongnuo; optimized for round heads
System
MagGrip 2 is the base for other MagMod modifiers
Amazon reference
B0CCBX157L
EAN
0858065008390

Magnets

The band stays on the flash; the dome snaps on.

A dome

It spreads light in every direction, relying on the room.

No size

MagMod publishes a ratio, not dimensions.

Outdoors

With nothing to bounce off, a dome mostly wastes light.

What people ask before they commit

How big is the dome?

MagMod gives a ratio, over 250% more surface area, not a size.

Does it fit square-head flashes?

MagMod says it fits nearly all flashes and is optimized for round heads.

Where does it work best?

In small and medium rooms, where light bounces back from walls and ceilings.

What it screws on to a body

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    Type
    Mini softbox
    Size
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    Diffusion
    Front panel plus internal diffuser
    Mount
    Hook-and-loop strap around the flash head
    Fits
    Most shoe-mount flashes: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus and others
    Storage
    Folds flat
    Amazon reference
    B01ERRQ802
    EAN
    0841507106044
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