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
50 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 | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-125mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 16-50mm | 27mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | T2.1 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 | f/4 |
| Mount | PL & EF | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 290 | 107 | 560 | 413 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DZOFilm VESPID Prime 7 16-125mm | 13.3 | 97.7 | 54.8 | 78.1 | 20.2 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 35.7 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.9 | 77.9 | 77.5 | 75 | 91.9 | 66 | 95.4 | 76.2 | 99.5 |
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