MagMod MagSnoot 2 Review: Four Beam Patterns from One Silicone Snoot
The MagMod MagSnoot 2 is our pick when you want a tight, controlled beam from a speedlight for rim lights, hair lights and accents. It collapses into four stages for four beam patterns, so one small silicone piece covers several jobs, and it attaches magnetically through a MagGrip 2.
The MagMod MagSnoot 2 is our pick when you want a tight, controlled beam from a speedlight for rim lights, hair lights and accents. It collapses into four stages for four beam patterns, so one small silicone piece covers several jobs, and it attaches magnetically through a MagGrip 2.
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Portrait, wedding, event and product photographers who want a narrow, controllable beam from an off-camera speedlight.
You want broad, soft light, or you do not want to add the MagGrip 2 that the modifier attaches through.
A snoot is the simplest way to say “light this, not that,” and the MagSnoot 2 makes that choice adjustable. MagMod builds it as a single molded piece of silicone rubber that collapses into four stages, so you can move from a very tight beam to a more open one without swapping parts. We recommend it for anyone who wants precise speedlight control in a bag-friendly size.
Four stages, four beams
Each stage gives a different beam pattern, which is what makes this more flexible than a fixed tube. A tight stage isolates a small area, such as a hair light behind a portrait subject, while a looser stage gives a wider pool. MagMod says it is particularly effective as a rim or hair light and when you want to draw attention to a specific person or feature in a scene. The company positions it for portrait, wedding, event and product work.
Compact, flexible and durable
The MagSnoot 2 is one piece of silicone rubber with built-in magnets. MagMod lists it at about 4 oz and 3 × 4 × 6.5 inches, so it travels easily. The second-generation MagMod modifiers were redesigned to reduce size and weight and to work with round-head flashes as well as rectangular ones.
Plan for the MagGrip 2
The snoot attaches magnetically through the MagGrip 2, a silicone strap that fits most flash heads. MagGrip is sold separately, so include it in your budget if you are starting a MagMod kit. Our MagGrid 2 review covers the same attachment system with a grid, and the MagSphere 2 review shows a diffuser for a broader look.
For help choosing modifiers, see our flash modifier guide and video lighting basics.
Buying recommendation
Choose the MagSnoot 2 for hair lights, rim lights and accents where you want the light to land exactly where you aim it. Skip it if you want soft, wide light; a diffuser does that job better.
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What we like
- Four collapsible stages give four beam patterns from one modifier
- One-piece molded silicone is compact, flexible and durable
- Well suited to rim and hair lights and to picking out one subject in a group
- At 4 oz it adds very little to a flash bag
What to know
- It needs a MagGrip 2, which is sold separately
- A snoot narrows light; it does not soften it
Key specs
| Model | MagMod MagSnoot 2, SKU MMSNOOT02 |
|---|---|
| Beam control | Collapses into four stages for four beam patterns |
| Material | Silicone rubber, one molded piece, with magnets |
| Size and weight | About 3 × 4 × 6.5 in; 4 oz |
| Attachment | Magnetic, through the MagGrip 2 (sold separately) |
| US listed price | $49.95 |
Questions
What is the discount code for the MagMod MagSnoot 2?
The MagMod discount code is TESTED for 5% off at magnetmod.com. For MMSNOOT02, the estimated price is $47.45 USD with TESTED, before tax and shipping (2026-10-27). Eligibility for this exact product or variant is unconfirmed. Apply to eligible orders at magnetmod.com. Confirm compatibility and the saving shown at checkout.
Who is the MagSnoot 2 best for?
Portrait, wedding, event and product photographers who want a narrow, controllable beam from an off-camera speedlight.
Who should skip the MagSnoot 2?
You want broad, soft light, or you do not want to add the MagGrip 2 that the modifier attaches through.
What do I need to attach it?
A MagGrip 2, which stretches over most rectangular and round-head flashes. MagMod publishes a chart of the flashes it has tested; check yours before ordering.
How many beam patterns does it give?
Four, because it collapses into four stages.
What is it best for?
MagMod points to rim and hair lights and to drawing attention to specific people or details, such as highlighting the groom among his groomsmen.
Does it soften light?
No. A snoot narrows and directs light. For a broader, softer spread, see our MagSphere 2 review.