Hyperfocal Distance Calculator

Find the hyperfocal distance for maximum depth of field.

Focal length

Aperture (f-number)

Circle of confusion

Hyperfocal distance 5.139

Formula: H = f^2 / (N * c) + f

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. Focal length = 35

3. Aperture (f-number) = 8

4. Circle of confusion = 0.03

6. Hyperfocal distance = 5.139

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Focus at the hyperfocal distance to keep everything from half that distance to infinity sharp.

The math behind it

H = focal^2 / (aperture x circle of confusion) + focal. The circle of confusion is about 0.03 mm for full frame.

35 mm at f/8 gives a hyperfocal distance of about 5.1 m.

Why focus there?

It maximises depth of field for landscapes.