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DZOFilm VESPID 12mm T2.8 Cine Lens (ARRI PL & Canon EF)

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DZOFilm VESPID 12mm T2.8 Cine Lens (ARRI PL & Canon EF)
Key Features
  • 12mm Lens Covers Full-Frame Sensors
  • 10-Blade Iris, T2.8-22 Aperture
  • 270° Focus Rotation
  • 80mm Front Diameter
Relatively small and lightweight, the DZOFilm VESPID 12mm T2.8 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. Sporting an interchangeable ARRI PL mount, this fully manual lens works with cameras that have a PL or EF mount with the included Canon EF mount. 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 12mm T2.8 Overview

Relatively small and lightweight, the DZOFilm VESPID 12mm T2.8 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. Sporting an interchangeable ARRI PL mount, this fully manual lens works with cameras that have a PL or EF mount with the included Canon EF mount. 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.

The 10-blade iris 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° of rotation for precise focus pulls, and the iris ring has a generous 75° of rotation. The lens has a magnetically attached rear filter for ND filters.

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Key Features
This 12mm 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.
The lenses provide an organic look that is a cross between the modern-day cold and technically precise aesthetic and vintage cinema lenses.
The coated optics help provide natural-looking contrast while helping to control veiling glare and specular highlights, preventing flares from washing out your image.
The 10-blade iris makes for a natural-looking bokeh and creates smooth rounded out-of-focus highlights.
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.
The rear of the lens has a magnetically attached rear filter that accepts optional ND filters that help you control exposure without affecting the iris setting or changing your depth of field.
A minimum focusing distance of 8" allows you to get up close to your subject.
UPC: 842463102170

DZOFilm VESPID 12mm T2.8 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
12mm
Maximum Aperture
T2.8
Lens Mount
ARRI PL with Included Adapter
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Filter Thread
77 mm
Image Stabilization
No
Electronic Communication
No
Focal Length
12mm
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
15 Elements in 10 Groups
Filter Thread
77 mm
Minimum Focus Distance
From Camera Sensor: 7.9" / 0.2 m
Aperture/Iris Blades
10
Image Stabilization
No
Gear Rotation
Focus: 270°
Iris: 75°
Electronic Communication
No
Diameter
3.1" / 80 mm
Length
2.8" / 72 mm
Weight
25.6 oz / 725 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.405 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.1 x 5.2 x 4.9"

DZOFilm VESPID 12mm T2.8 Reviews

my unexpected main lens

By andrew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-27

sold my 16 sony g lens to get this 12mm to keep my lens in the same family - was afraid it might be too wide but it's perfect. glad i made the jump. It's been between my 12 and 24 in almost everything I do. 12mm hits the sweet spot of having that wide shot that makes the shot much more interesting.

best quality 😉

By nika
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-02-14

best option for the price, 10/10 no idea why there is 0 video on YouTube about this

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How is it that DZO can make a 12mm full frame ...

How is it that DZO can make a 12mm full frame lens that accepts front lens filters, yet their 16mm can not?
Asked by: David
The DZOFilm VESPID 16mm T2.8 Cine Lens (B&H # DZ16VPL) has a convex glass design that would not allow for threaded filters to mount. Usually, matte boxes are the solution for filters paired with cine lenses, with the exception of some that can support threaded filters. It's also DZOFIlm discretion to produce the type and style of cine lenses within their collection.
Answered by: Marvin C
Date published: 2025-08-25

Does this lens have a lot of distortion? And ...

Does this lens have a lot of distortion? And would it hit the mirror of a DSLR if the camera is converted to PL Mount?
Asked by: Paul
The DZOFilm VESPID 12mm T2.8 Cine Lens (ARRI PL & Canon EF) does have some noticeable barrel distortion around the edges. I suggest viewing some images shot with the the lens to determine for yourself if the amount of distortion is a deal breaker for you or not. So long as the camera has a PL mount, you shouldn't have any problems using the PL mount of the DZOFilm VESPID 12mm T2.8 Cine Lens (ARRI PL & Canon EF).
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2025-08-25

What is the Angle of VIew?

What is the Angle of VIew?
Asked by: Adam
The DZOFilm VESPID 12mm T2.8 Cine Lens (ARRI PL & Canon EF) Field of view, is 112.6 horizontally and 90 vertically.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2026-09-18

this works with 80mm filter backs for matte ...

this works with 80mm filter backs for matte boxes?
Asked by: Edward
The DZOFilm VESPID 12mm T2.8 Cine Lens (ARRI PL & Canon EF) has an 80mm front diameter, so it will work with a matte box with an 80mm clamp or an 80mm clamp adapter.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2025-03-13

this works with 80mm matte boxes right?

this works with 80mm matte boxes right?
Asked by: Edward
Yes, the DZOFilm VESPID 12mm T2.8 Cine Lens (ARRI PL & Canon EF) has an 80mm front diameter, so it will work with clamp-on matte boxes with an 80mm clamp or adapter or rod-mounted matte boxes with an opening diameter of at least 80mm.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2025-08-25
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