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DZOFilm VESPID 16mm T2.8 Cine Lens (ARRI PL, Canon EF)

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DZOFilm VESPID 16mm T2.8 Cine Lens (ARRI PL, Canon EF)
Key Features
  • Covers Full-Frame Sensors | T2.8-22
  • 16-Blade Iris, Smooth Bokeh
  • 0.8 MOD Gears | 270° Focus Rotation
  • 80mm Front Diameter
Relatively small and lightweight, the DZOFilm VESPID 16mm T2.8 Cine Lens is part of the VESPID series of lenses from DZOFilm and is well suited for independent and high-end full-frame cinematography. The lens has an 80mm front diameter, allowing it to work with virtually any cine-style matte box. The small size makes this lens an attractive option when working with drones and gimbals, as well as when shooting handheld or run-and-gun. The full-frame coverage of the lens supports sensors that have an image circle up to 46.5mm for use on cameras with sensors up to full-frame without vignetting.
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DZOFilm VESPID 16mm T2.8 Overview

Compact Cine-Style Lens
Relatively small and lightweight, the DZOFilm VESPID 16mm T2.8 Cine Lens is part of the VESPID series of lenses from DZOFilm and is well suited for independent and high-end full-frame cinematography. The lens has an 80mm front diameter, allowing it to work with virtually any cine-style matte box. The small size makes this lens an attractive option when working with drones and gimbals, as well as when shooting handheld or run-and-gun. The full-frame coverage of the lens supports sensors that have an image circle up to 46.5mm for use on cameras with sensors up to full-frame without vignetting.
Natural Bokeh
The 16-blade iris, which is consistent throughout the VESPID prime lens lineup, creates round out-of-focus highlights that have a more natural appearance and contribute to the lens's natural-looking bokeh. The focus ring features 270° rotation for precise focus pulls, and the iris ring has a generous 50° rotation. The lens has a magnetically attached rear filter for ND filters.
Interchangeable ARRI PL and Canon EF Mounts
Sporting an interchangeable ARRI PL mount, this fully manual lens works with cameras that have a PL mount or with Canon EF-mount cameras using the included EF mount.
Full Frame
This 16mm lens has an image circle that covers a full-frame sensor. When mounted on a camera with a Super35 sensor, it provides you with a tighter shot than if mounted on a camera with a full-frame sensor.
Organic Look
The lenses provide an organic look that is a cross between the modern-day cold and technically precise aesthetic and vintage cinema lenses.
Rear Filter Mount
 

  • The rear of the lens has a magnetically attached filter mount that accepts optional ND filters.
  • Using a rear filter helps you control exposure without affecting the iris setting or changing your depth of field.
  • A rear filter also eliminates the need for a heavier filter and matte box setup.
Natural Contrast
The coated optics help provide natural-looking contrast while helping to control veiling glare and specular highlights, preventing flares from washing out your image.
80mm Front Diameter
The modern mechanical design allows each lens to have a small size and light weight yet share the same 80mm front diameter for fast lens changes.
Close Minimum Focus
A minimum focusing distance of 10" allows you to get up close to your subject.
UPC: 842463104082

DZOFilm VESPID 16mm T2.8 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
16mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.8
Lens Mount
ARRI PL with Included Adapter
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Filter Thread
No
Image Stabilization
No
Electronic Communication
No
Focal Length
16mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.8
Minimum Aperture
T22
Lens Mount
ARRI PL with Included Adapter
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Scales
Metric, Imperial
Optical Design
14 Elements in 10 Groups
Filter Thread
No
Minimum Focus Distance
From Camera Sensor: 9.84" / 24.99 cm
Aperture/Iris Blades
16
Image Stabilization
No
Lens Mounting
No
Gear Standard
0.8 MOD
Gear Rotation
Iris: 50°
Focus: 270°
Electronic Communication
No
Diameter
Front: 3.1" / 80 mm
Length
3.4" / 87 mm
Weight
32.8 oz / 930 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.895 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.6 x 5.5 x 5"

DZOFilm VESPID 16mm T2.8 Reviews

Very good lens for the price

By Francisco
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-19

The build quality is excellent. The size is perfect of the target audience. With it's 80mm diameter, they are compact enough while keeping them mechanically indistinguishable from much more expensive options. As for the 16mm particulars, I think it's a fantastic lens in S35, and of course in FF you will find more distortions on the edges. But a 16mm in FF is no easy feat. I have a 12mm Laowa, and the thing I love about going up to the DZO 16 is getting a bit of that Vespid personality on the image. Im happy with it and I hope DZO comes out with an 18/20 soon enough as well as some intermediates like 29 and 40.

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What options are there to place a circle filter, ...

What options are there to place a circle filter, 100x100, 4x4 or some other option? can you give me some options to put filters on this lens since it is somewhat difficult to get a solution for this.
Asked by: Paulo
Because the DZOFilm VESPID 16mm T2.8 Cine Lens is extremely wide angle filters that would work are special DXO DZOFilm Koop Rear Filters. Rear Filters - https://bhpho.to/3dZdegs
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2022-10-03

Can you still put a matte box on this lens?

Can you still put a matte box on this lens?
Asked by: mason
Yes. Any 4x4 or 4x5 matte box would be a great combo for this lens Please review the following item Tilta 4 x 4" Carbon Fiber Matte Box BH #TIMBT03 • MFR #MB-T03 https://bhpho.to/36thrW9
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-03-28

this lens can used to vistavision sensor? no any ...

this lens can used to vistavision sensor? no any issue?
Asked by: Efren
The DZOFILM VESPID 16mm T2.8 Cine Lens (PL & EF Mounts) is intended for "full-frame" sized sensors. As Vista Vision sensors are slightly larger than full-frame sensors, we cannot recommend it for full sensor capture from a Vista Vision sensor. There would likely be some vignetting.
Answered by: ericsc
Date published: 2023-04-16

can you use a 4×5.65″ ND filter in the front or ...

can you use a 4×5.65″ ND filter in the front or do you get wierd reflections because of the holes in the front of the lens?
Asked by: Jacopo
Yes, the best way to use the DZOFilm VESPID 16mm T2.8 Cine Lens (PL & EF Mounts) with ND filters is with a 4x5.65 solid Filter in a matte box. There will be no artifacts.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2024-06-23

What is the outside diameter of the lens? I’m ...

What is the outside diameter of the lens? I’m looking for an adapter to allow the lens to work with the Tilta Mirage matte box.
Asked by: David
The outside diameter of the DZOFilm VESPID 16mm T2.8 Cine Lens (PL & EF Mounts) is approximately 80mm.
Answered by: Marisa P
Date published: 2024-05-21
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