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Gobos, Gels & Lenses Price Analysis

Current market data for 1,704 listings of lighting modifiers and lenses.

What you'll usually pay

$19.9 typical price
Most are between$8โ€“$200
Brand new$15.77
Used$27
On sale now1,704

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 71% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Gobo Templates and Gel Sheets, which are priced 50% and 40% below the market median respectively. Conversely, Gobo Rotators command a significant premium at 535% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Gobo Template 248 on sale$10 ยท 50% cheaper
Rosco 521 on sale$11.5 ยท 42% cheaper
Lee 171 on sale$12 ยท 40% cheaper
Gel Sheet 466 on sale$12 ยท 40% cheaper
Apollo 214 on sale$17.47 ยท 12% cheaper

Price by brand

Rosco
$11.5-42%
Lee
$12-40%
3M
$13.09-34%
Apollo
$17.47-12%
Unbranded
$17.97-10%
ETC
$39+96%

Why? Prices vary by manufacturer, with ETC commanding a 96% premium compared to Rosco at -42%.

Price by type

Gobo Template
$10-50%
Gel Sheet
$12-40%
Gel Frame
$20+1%
Lens
$34.98+76%
Barn Door
$35.49+78%
Gobo Rotator
$126+535%

Why? Specialized hardware like Gobo Rotators (126.44) costs significantly more than basic Gobo Templates (10).

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical cost for a new lighting gel or filter?

The median price for new items in this category is 15.77.

Are used lighting modifiers more expensive than new ones?

Yes, the used median price is 27, compared to a new median of 15.77.

Which brand offers the most affordable options?

Rosco has the lowest median price among branded options at 11.5.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $8โ€“$200, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 4, 2026.