The Godox BLP and BFP are projection attachments, also known as optical snoots. They fit onto a Bowens-mount light and use a lens to focus its output into a defined beam, so you can project crisp shapes and patterns of light onto your subject or background. Think spotlights, slits of light, window patterns, hearts, or anything you can cut into a gobo.
Where a softbox spreads light, an optical snoot puts it exactly where you want it. That makes the BLP and BFP great creative tools for photographers and videographers who want more control over their lighting.
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The Godox BLP is a projection attachment for Bowens-mount LED lights (under 300W recommended), and the BFP is its twin for Bowens-mount flashes and strobes. Both have an EF lens mount with an 85mm lens included, four adjustable shutter blades for shaping light into lines and geometric shapes, a 360° rotatable body, and a gobo holder with a gobo set in the box. Change lenses to change the projection size, and adjust the focus for sharp or soft edges.
See Them in Action
Godox Global has published walkthroughs and operation tutorials for both attachments. They are the quickest way to see how the shutters, lenses, and gobos work.
Video: Introducing the BFP Flash Projection Attachment, GODOX Global.
Video: BFP Flash Projection Attachment Walkthrough, GODOX Global.
Video: Godox BLP LED Projection Attachment: Operation Tutorial, GODOX Global.
Video: Godox BFP Flash Projection Attachment: Operation Tutorial, GODOX Global.
BLP vs BFP: Which One Do You Need?
The two attachments share the same design and features. The difference is the light you put behind them.
- Godox BLP: designed for LED monolights with a Bowens mount. Godox recommends using it with LEDs under 300W.
- Godox BFP: designed for flashes and strobes with a Bowens mount.
If you shoot video or work with continuous light, choose the BLP. If you shoot stills with studio strobes, choose the BFP.
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What You Can Create
A few examples of the looks the BLP and BFP make possible, from shaped beams behind a subject to patterned backgrounds.
Key Features
- Heat management: both attachments use ventilation openings and insulated sections to manage heat during extended shoots.
- EF lens mount: swap lenses to change the size of the projection.
- Built-in leaf shutters: four adjustable blades shape the light into lines, rectangles, triangles, and more.
- 360° rotatable design: change the angle of the projection without moving your light.
- Focusable projection: adjust the lens focus for sharp or soft edges.
| Spec | Godox BLP | Godox BFP |
|---|---|---|
| Designed for | Bowens-mount LED lights (under 300W recommended) | Bowens-mount flashes and strobes |
| Mount | Bowens S-Type | Bowens S-Type |
| Lens mount | EF | EF |
| Included lens | 85mm optical projection lens | 85mm optical projection lens |
| Rotation | 360° | 360° |
| Shutter blades | 4 adjustable leaves | 4 adjustable leaves |
| Heat management | Ventilation openings with insulated sections | Ventilation openings with insulated sections |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 28 x 16 x 14 cm | 30 x 18 x 16 cm |
| In the box | Projection attachment, 85mm lens, MLP-GS gobo set, gobo holder, colour effects clip, carry bag | Projection attachment, 85mm lens, MLP-GS gobo set, gobo holder, colour effects clip, carry bag |
Bowens Mount for Wide Compatibility
Both the BLP and BFP use the popular Bowens S-Type mount, so they fit a wide range of LED lights and flashes that use the same mount. Not sure what mount your light uses? Read Bowens Mount vs Godox Mount.
EF Lens Mount
With an EF lens mount, the BLP and BFP can take a variety of lenses. For the best results, Godox recommends its dedicated projection lenses, as other lenses may cause vignetting, uneven light, or distortion. Both kits include an 85mm lens, and Godox also makes a 48mm projection lens for the BLP and BFP.
Focal length changes the size of the projection. At the same distance, a shorter lens gives a larger projection and a longer lens gives a smaller, tighter one. It also pays to watch a lens's maximum aperture: a lens with a maximum of f/1.4 lets more light through than one with a maximum of f/5.6.
Rotatable Design
The BLP and BFP have a 360° rotatable body, so you can change the angle of the projection in seconds. There is no need to remove the gobo holder and twist the gobo to change the angle.
What Are Gobos?
Gobos are thin metal discs that act like stencils for light. Slot one into the gobo holder and the attachment projects its shape or pattern onto your subject or background. Because the BLP and BFP use a lens, you can focus the pattern for sharp, defined edges or defocus it for a softer look. Both come with a gobo set and gobo holder in the box.
Built-In Leaf Shutters
The BLP and BFP have four shutter leaves that you can position individually. Use them to shape triangles, wedges, rectangles, and thin slits of light, all without a gobo.
Spotlight Effect
With all the shutter leaves pulled back, the BLP and BFP project a clean circle of light. Adjust the lens focus to sharpen or soften the edge of the circle to suit your shot.
Tips for Getting Started
- Control the ambient light: projected shapes and patterns show up best in a darker space, so switch off or flag other lights spilling onto your background.
- Move the light to resize: moving the light closer or further away changes the size of the projection, so try that before changing lenses.
- Focus last: once the light is in position, adjust the lens focus for the edge you want, crisp or soft.
- Add colour: use the included colour effects clip to add colour to your projection for extra mood.
- Balance with your main light: keep the projection strong enough to read, but not so bright that it overpowers your subject.
Who Are They For?
Whether you are a photographer adding creative lighting effects to portraits and product shots, or a videographer creating dramatic, artistic scenes, the BLP and BFP give you precise control over where your light falls. Pair them with gobos to add patterns and texture, or use the shutters and spotlight to pick out exactly what you want the viewer to see.
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About Godox
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Godox is an integrated company combining R&D, manufacturing, and sales. It provides one-stop imaging lighting solutions with a comprehensive product ecosystem for photography, videography, cinematic production, broadcasting, and other sectors within the imaging industry.
Its portfolio covers professional flashes, studio and portable lighting, LED lighting, audio equipment, cameras, photo printers, wireless control systems, and lighting accessories, supporting a wide range of creative and production needs worldwide.
Guided by its core values of innovation, integrity, rigor, pragmatism, and inclusiveness, Godox is committed to providing outstanding imaging, cinematic lighting, and audio solutions. The company continuously pursues technological breakthroughs with the goal of becoming a leading force in the industry.
CameraStuff has been an authorised Godox distributor in South Africa since 2018, backed by an official Letter of Authorization from Godox Global.
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What is the difference between the Godox BLP and BFP?
The BLP is designed for Bowens-mount LED lights, with Godox recommending LEDs under 300W. The BFP is designed for Bowens-mount flashes and strobes. Both share the same EF lens mount, 85mm lens, four-leaf shutters, and 360° rotation.
What is an optical snoot?
An optical snoot, or projection attachment, uses a lens to focus light into a defined beam. You can shape that beam with built-in shutters or project patterns through a gobo, with sharp or soft edges.
Can I use other lenses with the BLP and BFP?
Yes. Both have an EF lens mount, so you can swap lenses to change the projection size. Godox recommends its dedicated projection lenses, as other lenses may cause vignetting, uneven light, or distortion.
Do the BLP and BFP come with gobos?
Yes. Both include an MLP-GS gobo set, a gobo holder, and a colour effects clip, so you can start projecting patterns straight away.
Conrad Knuist
Head of Marketing and Photography Specialist
Conrad Knuist is Head of Marketing and Photography Specialist at CameraStuff, South Africa's specialist camera and lighting retailer. With over 18 years of hands-on experience across portrait, event, and commercial photography, Conrad helps South African creators get more out of their lighting.
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