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DZOFilm Vespid II Review: Speed, Metadata, and a Bold New Lineup

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DZOFilm Vespid II Review: Speed, Metadata, and a Bold New Lineup

The Vespid II primes arrive with more than just a fresh coat of paint. DZOFilm has taken the core appeal of the original Vespid series and supercharged it with faster apertures, metadata support, and a refined lineup built for modern filmmaking. These lenses are not simply a sequel, they are a bold statement that DZOFilm is listening to creators and pushing their designs into territory once reserved for higher end cinema glass.

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Impressionist Cinema: DZO Announces the Arles Lustre Primes

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Impressionist Cinema: DZO Announces the Arles Lustre Primes

DZOFILM is no stranger to high-speed glass. Their original Arles T1.4 primes offered a technically sharp, mechanically sound set of modern cine lenses that made few artistic claims but plenty of practical ones. Now, with the announcement of the Arles Lustre series, DZO takes a different tack—aiming straight for the hearts (and eyes) of cinematographers chasing mood, texture, and a brushstroke of nostalgia.

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First Look: DZOFilm Arles Cine Primes

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First Look: DZOFilm Arles Cine Primes

NAB. The stage on which brands throughout the industry showcase their newest products shined extra bright this year. However, as a shop specializing in optics, we had our focus on the new lenses out on the floor. Enter the new DZOFilm Arles Primes VV cine primes.

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PAVO Primes – a New Line of 2x Anamorphics from DZOFilm

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PAVO Primes – a New Line of 2x Anamorphics from DZOFilm

DZOFilm is finally, formally announcing their Pavo Primes – 2x anamorphic cinema lenses that aim to further democratize the world of anamorphic filmmaking. While these lenses don’t introduce any groundbreaking features per se, they bring a sense of reliability and consistency that’s precious in a professional production environment. The set will consist of a 28mm, 32mm, 40mm, 55mm, and 75mm at launch and a 100mm to come later this year. The 28mm through 75mm will all be T2.1 while the 100mm will be a respectable T2.4. Let’s take a look at more details.

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