Depth of field by subject distance#
14 mm at f/8 on Micro Four Thirds (17.3×13 mm), circle of confusion 15 µm. “Background blur” is the size of an out-of-focus light at infinity as a percentage of frame width.
| Focus distance | Near limit | Far limit | Total DoF | Front / behind | Background blur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.0 cm (0.98 ft) | 25.5 cm | 36.4 cm | 10.8 cm | 41% / 59% | 0.50% |
| 50.0 cm (1.64 ft) | 38.5 cm | 71.2 cm | 32.6 cm | 35% / 65% | 0.29% |
| 75.0 cm (2.46 ft) | 51.7 cm | 1.37 m | 84.8 cm | 27% / 73% | 0.19% |
| 1.00 m (3.28 ft) | 62.4 cm | 2.52 m | 1.90 m | 20% / 80% | 0.14% |
| 1.50 m (4.92 ft) | 78.5 cm | 16.6 m | 15.8 m | 5% / 95% | 0.10% |
| 2.00 m (6.56 ft) | 90.3 cm | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.07% |
| 3.00 m (9.84 ft) | 1.06 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.05% |
| 4.00 m (13.1 ft) | 1.16 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.04% |
| 5.00 m (16.4 ft) | 1.23 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.03% |
| 7.00 m (23.0 ft) | 1.33 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.02% |
| 10.0 m (32.8 ft) | 1.41 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
| 15.0 m (49.2 ft) | 1.47 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
| 20.0 m (65.6 ft) | 1.51 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
| 30.0 m (98.4 ft) | 1.55 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.00% |
| 50.0 m (164 ft) | 1.58 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.00% |
| 100 m (328 ft) | 1.61 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.00% |
Try other settings#
14 mm at other apertures (subject at 3 m)#
Other focal lengths at f/8#
| Focal length | Subject at | Total DoF |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | 3.00 m | ∞ |
| 16 mm | 3.00 m | ∞ |
| 20 mm | 3.00 m | 26.7 m |
| 24 mm | 3.00 m | 6.04 m |
| 28 mm | 3.00 m | 3.44 m |
| 35 mm | 3.00 m | 1.90 m |
| 40 mm | 3.00 m | 1.40 m |
| 50 mm | 3.00 m | 86.7 cm |
| 85 mm | 3.00 m | 29.1 cm |
| 105 mm | 3.00 m | 18.9 cm |
| 135 mm | 3.00 m | 11.3 cm |
| 200 mm | 10.0 m | 58.9 cm |
| 300 mm | 10.0 m | 25.9 cm |
| 400 mm | 10.0 m | 14.4 cm |
| 600 mm | 10.0 m | 6.3 cm |
Same lens settings on other formats#
When to use it#
At f/8, a 14 mm lens on Micro Four Thirds is a natural choice for landscapes and architecture where front-to-back sharpness matters. Focused at 3 m you get everything to infinity; for maximum front-to-back sharpness focus at 1.65 m and everything from 82.4 cm to infinity will be acceptably sharp.
See also the f/8 aperture guide.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the depth of field of a 14mm lens at f/8?
On Micro Four Thirds, focused at 3 m, it is infinite (beyond the hyperfocal distance); at 1 m it is 1.90 m.
What is the hyperfocal distance for 14mm f/8?
1.65 m (5.40 ft) on Micro Four Thirds. Everything from 82.4 cm to infinity is acceptably sharp.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources