The DZOFILM Vespid series just got expanded with two new full-frame cinema prime lenses. The new focal lengths, 21mm and 40mm, both feature an T2.1 aperture, and come in either EF or PL mount. The whole DZOFILM Vespid prime lens series now has 10 lenses covering focal lengths from 16mm all the way to 125mm. In case you missed it, Vespid is DZOFILM’s cinema prime lens line for full-frame cameras. The Vespid series was initially launched in October 2020 with seven focal lengths – 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 90mm (macro), 100mm, and 125mm. In December 2021, the company added an ultra-wide-angle 16mm lens to the series. Today, DZOFILM expands the Vespid line with two more wide lenses – 21mm and 40mm T2.1. Let’s take a look at the details. DZOFILM Vespid 21mm and 40mm cine primes As the “VV” badge on the lenses already gives out, all Vespid primes are able to produce an image circle large enough to cover a VistaVision image sensor, which is even slightly larger than full-frame. To be precise, the Vespid lenses produce a 46.5mm image circle that is enough for the ARRI ALEXA LF, even in the open gate mode. Vespid 21mm T2.1 cine prime on set. Source: DZOFILM The 21mm focal length is interesting as it is still very wide, but it does not show as much distortion as the 16mm lens. In fact, DZOFILM claims that the 21mm shows almost no distortion. Also, the next available focal length in the Vespid line...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 18 July, 2022