Hey all, I figured I'd do another Lens Comparison video, this time pitting the Xeen 24mm T1.5 (Stopped down to a T2.1) against the DZOFilm Vespid Prime T2.1. Lets take a look at the list of offerings from each brand. Tied to that is the aperture design. Comparing Rokinon Xeen vs DZOFilm VESPID . Nice work. 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All are T1.5 except the 16mm, which is T2.6. DZOFILM claims that the housings are solidly built with all-metal mechanics and smooth rotation. The 24, 35, 50, and 85mm lenses feature a maximum aperture of T1.5 and an 11-bladed iris. Shape is good in the center and there is again swirling and cutting as you move to the edges. Artistic Set -- Black Mist 1/4, Streak Filter, Shawn studied both cinema and photography with a strong focus on photojournalism and documentary work. Large Format Cinema Lens Sets: A Chart for Filmmakers Stopping down helps resolution but not the fringing. Can't Attend? The DZOFilm Vespids are free of texture and show a small amount of green CA. Dulens actually comes in at the largest with 46.7mm, DZOFilm is close at 46.5mm, and then you have Meike at 45mm followed by Rokinon at 43.3mm. Lens speed can be a huge factor to consider. For years I heavily criticized the company for putting out lenses that had no character, were cheap glasses that were ultimately glorified kit lenses. The Vespid Full Frame primes have a unified front diameter of 80mm and consistently placed lens gears (0.8mm pitcher)which is a good thing. Rokinon Xeen 35mm T1.5 Lens for Canon EF Mount Price: $1,795.00 Instant Savings -$300.00 You Pay: $1,495.00 (13) Add to Cart Add to Wish List Includes Free DZOFilm EF-Mount Tool Kit for Vespid, Catta Ace, Gnosis Lenses Value $99.00 Shipping Free Expedited Shipping Order by 6pm to ship today Free Expedited Shipping Order by 6pm to ship today All the Xeen lenses have the common 114mm front diameter which allows for quick lens changes, as you don't have to swap out anti-reflection donuts, or adapters to use the same matte box. DZOFilm is the next step up with each coming in around $1,399. DZOFILM . Meike is similar, though it does show more cutting across the frame and some texture. Stopping down helps but is still has the fringing. Lets do a quick tech comparison between the Xeen 24mm and the DZO 25mm: For more info on lens set pricing and other details head over to Duclos Lenses. Publishers Do Not forget to properly credit + link to this article as a reference. Skip to content. Really good lenses. Sure they have chromatic aberration, but the Xeens are far more controlled when compared to the Cine DS lineup. DZOFilm only makes ARRI PL and Canon EF versions of the Vespids but they are interchangeable. Theres no point in finding the perfect lens if you cant actually mount it on your camera. But judging that from promotional material is not possible. The shallow depth of field looks creamier, the flaring is more controlled and there is more contrast, and the skin tones are better. Chalga is a Bulgarian feature film that is being successfully screened all over the country overcoming, RED has introduced the new Monochrome version of its Komodo action camera (aka little beast). We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. Bokeh is usually a distinguishing part of a lenss aesthetics. Yossy also lectures about the art of independent filmmaking in leading educational institutes, academic programs, and festivals, and his independent films have garnered international awards and recognition.Yossy is the founder of Y.M.Cinema Magazine. VESPID PRIME Cinematic capturing beyond full frame (46.5mm) Weigh only 732g-940g. Or, you can check out CVPs overview of the top four budget cine prime lens sets that are designed for full-frame cameras. The biggest difference being the size, weight, and speed. Dulens wins with the least fringing but seems to have the lowest amount of contrast. Aputure . Swift and fast, easy to satisfy different shooting conditions, Appropriate sharpness generates cinematic feeling, while expressing organic look and fine details. There is some green CA around the highlights. Moreover, the lens offers sharpness and color optimized for skin tone to capture subtle emotional expressions. Born for new era of motion pictures, Vespid prime , designed for indie filmmakers. 14mm T3.1 Ultra Wide Angle XEEN Pro Cinema Lens. NAB 2023DZOFILMPAVO. No items to compare. Would like to see this lens in 35mm vespid compared with the Tokina cinema vista 35mm T1.5. But so far I'm absolutely loving the lenses. What is the Best Budget Cine Prime Lens Set + Test Footage For further details, see our Privacy Policy. Looking forward to some chart tests to see quality of Vespids APO designs. The 90mm (PL or EF) will be shipped later in December for $1499. Those clips alone are a huge turn off. Stay current with regular CineD updates about news, reviews, how-tos and more. The quality in my opinion is fantastic. Kicking things off is a quick section with some footage from all the lens sets. They are built well and are popular.