Depth of field by subject distance#
35 mm at f/11 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) | 29.0 cm | 31.1 cm | 2.1 cm | 48% / 52% | 2.43% |
| 50.0 cm (1.64 ft) | 47.1 cm | 53.3 cm | 6.3 cm | 47% / 53% | 1.38% |
| 75.0 cm (2.46 ft) | 68.4 cm | 83.0 cm | 14.6 cm | 45% / 55% | 0.90% |
| 1.00 m (3.28 ft) | 88.5 cm | 1.15 m | 26.4 cm | 44% / 56% | 0.67% |
| 1.50 m (4.92 ft) | 1.25 m | 1.87 m | 61.6 cm | 40% / 60% | 0.44% |
| 2.00 m (6.56 ft) | 1.58 m | 2.72 m | 1.14 m | 37% / 63% | 0.33% |
| 3.00 m (9.84 ft) | 2.14 m | 4.99 m | 2.85 m | 30% / 70% | 0.22% |
| 4.00 m (13.1 ft) | 2.61 m | 8.58 m | 5.98 m | 23% / 77% | 0.16% |
| 5.00 m (16.4 ft) | 3.00 m | 15.1 m | 12.1 m | 17% / 83% | 0.13% |
| 7.00 m (23.0 ft) | 3.61 m | 113 m | 110 m | 3% / 97% | 0.09% |
| 10.0 m (32.8 ft) | 4.27 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.06% |
| 15.0 m (49.2 ft) | 4.97 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.04% |
| 20.0 m (65.6 ft) | 5.42 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.03% |
| 30.0 m (98.4 ft) | 5.96 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.02% |
| 50.0 m (164 ft) | 6.47 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
| 100 m (328 ft) | 6.91 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
Try other settings#
35 mm at other apertures (subject at 3 m)#
Other focal lengths at f/11#
Same lens settings on other formats#
When to use it#
At f/11, a 35 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 2.85 m of sharp zone; for maximum front-to-back sharpness focus at 7.46 m and everything from 3.73 m to infinity will be acceptably sharp.
See also the f/11 aperture guide.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the depth of field of a 35mm lens at f/11?
On Micro Four Thirds, focused at 3 m, it is 2.85 m; at 1 m it is 26.4 cm.
What is the hyperfocal distance for 35mm f/11?
7.46 m (24.5 ft) on Micro Four Thirds. Everything from 3.73 m to infinity is acceptably sharp.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources