Relatively small and lightweight, the DZOFilm VESPID 21mm T2.1 Lens PL EF Mountsis 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. The interchangeable PL mount and included EF mount allow you to use the fully manual lens on a variety of modern and vintage cine cameras, while the full-frame coverage supports sensors that have an image circle up to 46.5mm for use on cameras with sensors up to full-frame without vignetting.

The 16-blade iris, which is consistent throughout the VESPID prime lens lineup, 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 a 270° of rotation for precise focus pulls, and the iris ring a generous 64° of rotation. Cine-style gear rings on the focus and iris rings make the lens compatible with cine-style lens accessories such as follow focus units, lens motors, and lens control systems. The lens has a magnetically attached rear filter for ND filters.

21mm Lens Covers Full-Frame Sensors    16-Blade Iris, 80mm Front Diameter    PL Mount and EF Mount Included    Cinema Gearing for Focus and Iris    270° Focus Rotation    Magnetic Rear Clear/ND Filter

This 21mm 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 lens comes with an interchangeable PL mount with an EF mount included.

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 16-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 and common gear positions 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.

The front of the lens has a 77mm filter thread, allowing you to use optional filters directly on the lens, which is useful when you need filtration when shooting without a matte box.

A minimum focusing distance of 12" allows you to get up close to your subject.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. This lens does include an EF mount in the box as stated above correct?

A: Yes, the DZOFilm VESPID 21mm T2.1 Lens (PL & EF Mounts), does come with both PL and EF mounts in it's packaging.

Q: 2. Will this lens work with an Autofocus lens adapter on a Sony FF camera?

A: The lens can physically mount to an appropriate adapter (such as EF to E mount), that has autofocus features, however, that will not give a manual focus lens (such as the DZOFILM VESPID 25mm T2.1 Lens (PL & EF Mounts), autofocus, as lenses require internal motors to function with autofocus.

Q: 3. How far does the rear element pl mount protrude? Is it shorter than 14.5mm to work with my metabones pl-rf 0.71x speedbooster?

A: The rear element of the Vespid 21mm T2.1 lens (PL mount) protrudes 14.3mm. Therefore, it should be compatible with your Metabones PL-RF 0.71x speedbooster, given your requirement of it being shorter than 14.5mm.

Q: 4. Does this lens have a lot of distortion? And if I converted the Canon 5D Mark III to PL Mount would it hit the mirror?

A: The DZOFilm VESPID 35mm T2.1 Lens (PL & EF Mounts) has very minimal distortion. It comes with an EF mount that would not protrude into the camera. If you use a PL to EF mount adapter, the DZOFilm VESPID 35mm T2.1 Lens would work with standard PL lens adapters.

Q: 5. Is it possible to get this with the EF mount installed instead of the PL mount? I would rather not take any risks swapping the mount myself.

A: We do not currently carry a version with the EF mount pre-installed. Swapping mounts is a relatively easy process that shouldn't take you more than five or ten minutes. Feel free to contact us over the phone or Video Chat and we can try to help walk you through any difficulties.

Q: 6. If I use this lens on a red komodo will there be some crop correct? This lens is made for full frame camera?

A: Yes, a crop factor will be applied when using the DZO Vespid full-frame lens with the RED Komodo, since the camera has a Super35 sensor.

Q: 7. Full frame?

A: Yes it is. This actually covers a 46.5mm image circle. https://bit.ly/2HSRMt8

Q: 8. Is there going to be an EF mount version of this lens?

A: There is the DZOFilm VESPID 75mm T2.1 Lens (EF Mount), BH # DZ75VEF to consider. https://bhpho.to/3zy3SAg

Q: 9. What is the length of the 25mm Lens with the front and back caps on?

A: With lens caps on it measured to be 5 and 3/8".

Q: 10. Is it autofocus ?

A: No, the DZOFilm VESPID 35mm T2.1 Lens (PL Mount) is a manual lens, it does not have autofocus.