Hyperfocal Distance Calculator
Find the hyperfocal distance for maximum depth of field — the closest focus point where infinity remains acceptably sharp.
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What is it?
The hyperfocal distance is the closest focusing distance at which objects at infinity are rendered acceptably sharp, given a specific lens, aperture, and acceptable circle of confusion. Focusing at this distance maximises the depth of field — everything from half the hyperfocal distance to infinity appears sharp.
How to use
Enter your lens focal length, chosen aperture, and select your sensor format. The calculator shows the hyperfocal distance in both metres and feet. Set your lens focus ring to that distance to achieve maximum depth of field.
Example scenario
A 35 mm lens at f/8 on a full-frame camera has a hyperfocal distance of ≈ 5.3 m. Focused there, sharpness extends from 2.65 m to infinity — ideal for street and landscape photography where you want everything sharp without re-focusing.
Pro tip
Many prime lenses have distance scales on the barrel — use them to set hyperfocal distance without a phone. Smaller sensors (APS-C, MFT) have smaller CoC values, so their hyperfocal distances are shorter, meaning more depth of field at any given focal length and aperture — a notable advantage for landscape photographers.