3.86 m
Hyperfocal distance
1.93 m
Sharp from (focused at hyperfocal)
54 mm f/24.5
Full-frame equivalent
44°
Diagonal angle of view
Depth of field by subject distance#
35 mm at f/16 on APS-C (23.5×15.6 mm), circle of confusion 20 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) | 28.1 cm | 32.2 cm | 4.2 cm | 47% / 53% | 1.23% |
| 50.0 cm (1.64 ft) | 44.6 cm | 56.9 cm | 12.3 cm | 44% / 56% | 0.70% |
| 75.0 cm (2.46 ft) | 63.2 cm | 92.2 cm | 29.0 cm | 41% / 59% | 0.46% |
| 1.00 m (3.28 ft) | 79.9 cm | 1.34 m | 53.8 cm | 37% / 63% | 0.34% |
| 1.50 m (4.92 ft) | 1.08 m | 2.43 m | 1.35 m | 31% / 69% | 0.22% |
| 2.00 m (6.56 ft) | 1.32 m | 4.11 m | 2.79 m | 24% / 76% | 0.17% |
| 3.00 m (9.84 ft) | 1.69 m | 13.3 m | 11.6 m | 11% / 89% | 0.11% |
| 4.00 m (13.1 ft) | 1.96 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.08% |
| 5.00 m (16.4 ft) | 2.18 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.07% |
| 7.00 m (23.0 ft) | 2.48 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.05% |
| 10.0 m (32.8 ft) | 2.78 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.03% |
| 15.0 m (49.2 ft) | 3.06 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.02% |
| 20.0 m (65.6 ft) | 3.22 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.02% |
| 30.0 m (98.4 ft) | 3.40 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
| 50.0 m (164 ft) | 3.56 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
| 100 m (328 ft) | 3.69 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.00% |
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35 mm at other apertures (subject at 3 m)#
Other focal lengths at f/16#
Same lens settings on other formats#
When to use it#
At f/16, a 35 mm lens on APS-C is a natural choice for landscapes and architecture where front-to-back sharpness matters. Focused at 3 m you get 11.6 m of sharp zone; for maximum front-to-back sharpness focus at 3.86 m and everything from 1.93 m to infinity will be acceptably sharp.
See also the f/16 aperture guide.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the depth of field of a 35mm lens at f/16?
On APS-C, focused at 3 m, it is 11.6 m; at 1 m it is 53.8 cm.
What is the hyperfocal distance for 35mm f/16?
3.86 m (12.7 ft) on APS-C. Everything from 1.93 m to infinity is acceptably sharp.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources