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 $5,199
Snapshot
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 | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-125mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 16-50mm | 28-70mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | T2.1 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | PL & EF | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 290 | 544 | 107 | 495 | 413 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | stepping motor | RXD | Autofocus | STM | Autofocus |
| 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 | 12.7 | 97.8 | 56.1 | 77 | 21.2 | 88 | 96.3 | 34.3 | 36.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 80.5 | 86.5 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 82.9 | 78.4 | 90 | 36.6 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.8 | 69.8 | 84.8 | 91 | 82.9 | 89.4 | 85.8 | 82.4 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.9 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 76.1 | 83.1 | 81.7 | 93.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.6 | 23.2 | 72.9 | 79 | 86.7 | 20.2 | 77.3 | 90 | 98.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.7 | 76.6 | 78.3 | 73.9 | 92 | 64.9 | 95.4 | 76.8 | 99.5 |
Price
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