The 16-blade iris, consistent across the VESPID prime lens series, creates smooth, round out-of-focus highlights that contribute to the lens’s natural-looking bokeh. The focus ring offers 270° of rotation for precise focus pulls, while the iris ring provides 50° of rotation for smooth and controlled aperture adjustments. The lens also includes a magnetically attached rear filter for easy swapping of ND filters, allowing for flexible exposure control without affecting the iris or depth of field.

The DZOFilm VESPID 16mm T2.8 Cine Lens offers full-frame coverage with a 46.5mm image circle, providing a wider field of view on full-frame sensors and a tighter shot when used on Super35 sensors. The lens delivers an organic look, blending modern precision with a vintage cinema lens character. Its coated optics provide natural contrast and control veiling glare and specular highlights, preventing flares from washing out your image.

The 16-blade iris creates smooth, rounded out-of-focus highlights for natural-looking bokeh. The lens’s modern mechanical design ensures a small, lightweight form, with a common 80mm front diameter for fast lens changes. The rear of the lens features a magnetically attached filter that accepts optional ND filters, allowing you to control exposure without affecting the iris or changing depth of field. With a minimum focusing distance of 10″, the lens enables close-up shots with impressive detail.