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DZOFilm Vespid Prime

The original Vespid Prime family uses 80mm fronts, interchangeable PL/EF mounts and a 46.5mm image circle. Maximum aperture varies with focal length.

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DZOFilm Vespid Prime, 35mm

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01 / The lens

Optical Profile

Lens type
Spherical Prime
Focal range
12mm-125mm
Max. aperture
T2.1-T2.8
Coverage
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.

Mounts
PL / EF
Image circle
46.5 mm

GLM sourcing

Available from GLM

GLM carries a related DZOFilm PL prime package suited to the same full-frame-friendly, owner-operator lane.

Confirm the exact package and your dates with GLM.

GLM editorial assessment

Rendering notes

These are qualitative selection notes. Evaluate the exact lens version, focal length and aperture on your intended camera.

Use cases

  • Owner-operator packages
  • Compact full-frame builds
  • Productions balancing image quality and budget

Tradeoffs to test

  • Less prestige and polish than elite full-frame sets
  • Character is modest unless paired with lighting and filtration intentionally

02 / Before the shoot

Plan a lens test

Test the focal lengths and apertures you expect to use. Check the center and edges, move a light across frame, and pull focus through your planned working distances. Include skin tones and the lighting conditions from your shoot.

03 / Further reading

Sources

Consult the original documentation for the specific focal length, mount and lens version. GLM's rendering notes and use cases are editorial interpretation.

04 / Other possibilities

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