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Canon Sumire Prime and DZOFilm Vespid Prime: specifications and editorial notes
SpecificationCanon Sumire PrimeDZOFilm Vespid Prime
OverviewFull-frame PL primes designed for gentler rendering near maximum aperture. Canon describes a nuanced treatment of skin textures and smooth bokeh.The original Vespid Prime family uses 80mm fronts, interchangeable PL/EF mounts and a 46.5mm image circle. Maximum aperture varies with focal length.
Lens typeSpherical PrimeSpherical Prime
Focal range14mm-135mm12mm-125mm
Max. apertureT1.3-T3.1T2.1-T2.8
Coverage

Super 35 / Full Frame

Canon specifies 35mm full-frame coverage. Aperture varies by focal length, from T1.3 on the 50mm and 85mm to T3.1 on the 14mm.

Super 35 / Full Frame / VistaVision

DZOFILM specifies VV/FF coverage. The 12mm, 16mm and 90mm Macro are T2.8; the other listed primes are T2.1. These specifications describe the original Vespid Prime series.

MountsPLPL / EF
Image circleNot established46.5 mm
Introduced2019Not established
Use cases
  • Digital narrative work that needs gentler edges
  • Faces under LED-heavy lighting
  • Projects seeking a softer modern full-frame set
  • Owner-operator packages
  • Compact full-frame builds
  • Productions balancing image quality and budget
Tradeoffs to test
  • Not as controlled as the cleanest full-frame glass
  • Character is subtle compared with genuinely vintage options
  • Less prestige and polish than elite full-frame sets
  • Character is modest unless paired with lighting and filtration intentionally
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