Hyperfocal distance calculator

Hyperfocal distance calculator calculator can be used to determine the hyperfocal distance, which is the distance at which a lens can focus so that everything from half that distance to infinity is acceptably sharp. This is particularly useful in landscape photography.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

H = (f² / N * c)

Where:
H = Hyperfocal Distance
f = Focal Length (mm)
N = Aperture (f-number)
c = Coefficient

Hyperfocal Distance

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Depth of Field (Near Limit)

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Depth of Field (Far Limit)

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Hyperfocal distance calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Hyperfocal distance calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Hyperfocal Distance Calculator

The Hyperfocal distance calculator helps you determine the hyperfocal distance for a given lens and aperture setting. This is useful for maximizing the depth of field in landscape photography.

  1. Enter the Focal Length of your lens in millimeters (mm).
  2. Enter the Aperture setting of your lens in f-number (e.g., f/4, f/8).
  3. The Coefficient is typically 0.0337 for millimeters and 0.03 for inches. You can change it if needed.
  4. Click the Calculate button to compute the hyperfocal distance, near limit, and far limit of the depth of field.
  5. Use the results to focus your camera at the hyperfocal distance to ensure everything from half that distance to infinity is in focus.

Understanding the Results

Hyperfocal Distance: The distance at which the lens should be focused to achieve maximum depth of field from half that distance to infinity.

Depth of Field (Near Limit): The nearest distance from which objects will be acceptably sharp.

Depth of Field (Far Limit): The farthest distance from which objects will be acceptably sharp. In practice, this is often considered to be infinity.