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Leitz Summilux-C and DZOFilm Vespid Prime: specifications and editorial notes
SpecificationLeitz Summilux-CDZOFilm Vespid Prime
OverviewT1.4 Super 35 primes with titanium PL mounts and a 33mm image circle. Most use 95mm fronts; the 135mm uses a 114mm front.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 range16mm-135mm12mm-125mm
Max. apertureT1.4T2.1-T2.8
Coverage

Super 35

Leitz lists a 33mm image circle. Some focal lengths cover larger sensors at selected aspect ratios; that is not full-frame coverage across the entire set.

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 circle33 mm46.5 mm
Use cases
  • Luxury commercials
  • Low-light close work
  • S35 projects needing speed and refinement
  • Owner-operator packages
  • Compact full-frame builds
  • Productions balancing image quality and budget
Tradeoffs to test
  • Expensive and harder to source than common S35 sets
  • Still more controlled than true vintage families
  • Less prestige and polish than elite full-frame sets
  • Character is modest unless paired with lighting and filtration intentionally
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GLM carries a related DZOFilm PL prime package suited to the same full-frame-friendly, owner-operator lane.

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