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DZOFilm VESPID Prime 7 16-125mm
A 16-blade diaphragm across the T2.1 to T2.8 range delivers exceptionally smooth, circular bokeh and full-frame coverage with PL and EF mounts. The coated optics strike a deliberate balance, providing an organic look that blends modern contrast control with vintage character while resisting veiling glare. This kit is best for portrait and narrative filmmakers who prioritize a distinct, cinematic rendering over clinical sharpness.
Focal length 16-125mm
Aperture T2.1
Mount PL & EF
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
51 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong versatility (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong aperture (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong macro (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 125 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | T2.1 |
| Min Aperture | T2.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 16 |
Build
| Mount | PL & EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
vs Competition
| Spec | DZOFilm VESPID Prime 7 16-125mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-125mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | T2.1 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | PL & EF | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DZOFilm VESPID Prime 7 16-125mm | 13.9 | 97.9 | 52.9 | 78.1 | 18.4 | 90.3 | 96.4 | 27.6 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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