Alien Bees Softbox Alternatives?

Are there any? I've used the search function in this forum and can't seem to find any information for an alternative softbox. Does anybody know what will fit on Alien Bees and what I would need to make it fit, or should I just purchase the Alien Bees softbox?

Thanks in advance.

Softboxes have speedrings, they have adapter rings that are specific to a particular manufactuer's mounting. The key is to find softboxes that easily accept these adapter rings. The good news is that most do.

When looking at softboxes look to see if the manufacturer has adapter rings available.

There are several manufacturers that specialize in adapters. Do a search on B&H or Adorama's websites.

I bought some Visico brand boxes from the Ebay seller http://stores.ebay.com​/OEC-Camera-Accessories

Looks like he's on vacation until May 13th, though.

http://www.skaeser.com …OFTBOXES-TWO-40%22/Detail

Try a set of these until you decide what you want. Cheap, but give nice light

I am using photoflex and very happy with them.

bobbyz wrote in post #10158139
I am using photoflex and very happy with them.

I just saw those on B&H and they make a speedring to fit the Alien Bees. If you don't mind me asking...which Photoflex softbox did you purchase? Is there any specific reason that you bought the Photoflex over the Paul Buff softbox?

i got a 24" x 24" AB foldable softbox from oeccamera for only 30 shipped when he used to list auctions for them. since the 'big sale', he's only listed them for BIN's for 60 shipped.

jonahrei wrote in post #10158194
I just saw those on B&H and they make a speedring to fit the Alien Bees. If you don't mind me asking...which Photoflex softbox did you purchase? Is there any specific reason that you bought the Photoflex over the Paul Buff softbox?

I have medium which is 24x32. I got the speed ring from AB as it was cheaper than buying from photoflex. Next time i may buy the SR from ebay as they are cheaper still.

I also have photoflex 5' octodome and use photoflex speed ring with my AB800. The foldable strip box that I have is from AB.

ninetwentynine wrote in post #10158334
i got a 24" x 24" AB foldable softbox from oeccamera for only 30 shipped when he used to list auctions for them. since the 'big sale', he's only listed them for BIN's for 60 shipped.

$30 That's it? Did it come w/ the speedring?

bobbyz wrote in post #10158344
I have medium which is 24x32. I got the speed ring from AB as it was cheaper than buying from photoflex. Next time i may buy the SR from ebay as they are cheaper still.

I also have photoflex 5' octodome and use photoflex speed ring with my AB800. The foldable strip box that I have is from AB.

Thanks for the info, I may purchase the 24x32 as well.

bobbyz wrote in post #10158139
I am using photoflex and very happy with them.

+1 for that.
Bought one from a guy that had a ring for a Balcar monolight on it, works just fine with the B800.

FOTODIOX has a nice selection of foldable (EX PRO) softboxes.
They have AB adapters. Many of them come with grids.

jonahrei wrote in post #10158355
$30 That's it? Did it come w/ the speedring?

yep.

the guy put up like 5 auctions for them in a week, the first four went for around 30-35, the last one went for like 40 i believe. (luckily i won the cheapest one, lol)

dmward wrote in post #10158725
FOTODIOX has a nice selection of foldable (EX PRO) softboxes.
They have AB adapters. Many of them come with grids.

Thanks! I didn't see anything on there website about speed ring adapters for Alien Bees. Do you have a link?

ninetwentynine wrote in post #10158786
yep.

the guy put up like 5 auctions for them in a week, the first four went for around 30-35, the last one went for like 40 i believe. (luckily i won the cheapest one, lol)

Damn your lucky!

jonahrei wrote in post #10159080
Thanks! I didn't see anything on there website about speed ring adapters for Alien Bees. Do you have a link?

http://photography.sho​p.ebay.com …0.m456&gbr=1&_s​op=3&_sc=1