Profoto Fresnels

For natural and cinematic effects

Fresnels in photography

A Fresnel is a classic light-shaping tool that forms and magnifies a single focused beam evenly over long distances. The concentric annular grooves on the surface of a Fresnel all refract light differently – but combined, they create a light that makes portraits feel alive, scenes cinematic, and far-away subjects visible. Get creative and let the Fresnel lens guide your vision home.

What is a Fresnel lens?
Fresnels explained in under a minute
Profoto's product expert Chris Fain talks about the different types of Fresnel lenses and when to use them.
Fresnels product demo
Get to know Profoto's Fresnel lenses
Profoto's product expert Chris Fain demonstrates our range of Fresnels.

What's the difference?

Clic Fresnel

The smallest mountable Fresnel. Compatible with Profoto A-series flashes and the Clic system, Clic Fresnel has a magnetic mount that makes it both front and back stackable and enables a beam angle of 34 degrees to the A2.

Weight: 45 g (0,099 lb)
Fresnel size: 58 mm
Zoom function: No
Barndoors: Yes
Iris: No

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Fresnel Small

With its 200mm/7”, Fresnel Small is neat yet astoundingly powerful. Mount it onto any Profoto head to project a clean, crisp beam of light. The vented housing makes it optimal for everyday use.

Weight: 3,2 kg (7 lb)
Fresnel size: 200 mm
Zoom function: No
Barndoors: No
Iris: Yes

ProFresnel Spot

This large fresnel, with 300mm/11” and made for protruded heads, creates a stunning movie light. It features Profoto’s unique zoom function and has an optional barndoor available for even more precise light shaping.

Weight: 9,3 kg (20,5 lb)
Fresnel size: 300 mm
Zoom function: Yes
Barndoors: Yes
Iris: No

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