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DZOFILM Vespid Retro 50mm T2.1

Summary

This vintage-inspired lens series covers full-frame cine camera sensors with an image circle up to 46.5mm across the range - from wide-angle, standard, to telephoto. Cinematographers will appreciate how the vintage characteristics stay consistent through focal length changes, maintaining that classic look whether you’re shooting expansive wides or tight close-ups on any full-frame cinema platform.

Tech Specs

Manufacturer DZOFILM
Series Prime
Model Vespid Retro
Focal Length 50mm
Max Aperture T2.1
Min Aperture T22
Format Full Frame
Image Circle 46.5mm
Minimum Focus 15in
Focus Rotation 270°
Iris Blades 16
Optical Design 10/9
Squeeze none
Front Diameter 80mm
Filter Thread 77mm
Focus/Zoom Rod none
Native Mount PL, EF
Data Protocol none
Length 3.9in
Weight 732g
Body Telescope none
Body Material Aluminum
Focus Drive Manual
Iris Drive Manual
Zoom Drive none

History

Country of Origin: China
Release Date: 2022
Launch Price: -
Design Revisions:

Service

This section restricted to Duclos Staff users.

Service Manual: Disassembly/Re-assembly
Screws: DZO

Full CLA: 4-5 hrs.
General dis-assembly notes:
focus stop accessible under front engraved ring. has some slip-able adjustments.
Front optical group can be removed through the front after removing the white focus stop block.
under mount, iris and S/N ring lift off after removing 6 T5 M1.7×7 screws.
2 remining screws (T5 M1.7×5) hold in rear element in housing.
This black plastic spacer shim is located under iris ring.
Focus followers are accessible via through holes in focus scale under witness ring.
Rear optical group under rear element can be removed towards rear after followers are pulled out.\\
rattling in lens: 1-2 hrs.
location is most likely a loose mobile iris ring. add shims to take up the play.
mobile iris ring can be access from rear of lens, not front.\\

To access iris assembly: 2-3 hrs
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Notes

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