Hyperfocal Distance Calculator
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The focus distance that gives maximum sharpness from half that distance to infinity.
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Hyperfocal distance
10.47 m
Near-sharp from 5.23 m to infinity
- In millimeters
- 10,467
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Hyperfocal distance
The hyperfocal distance is the focus point that gives you the deepest possible depth of field for a given focal length and aperture: everything from roughly half the hyperfocal distance out to infinity appears acceptably sharp. Landscape photographers often focus at (or near) this distance to keep both foreground and background in focus.
The formula is H = f² / (N × c) + f, where f is the focal length, N is the f-number, and c is the circle of confusion for your sensor size. Smaller apertures (larger f-numbers) and wider lenses both pull the hyperfocal distance closer, making it easier to get everything in focus.
Example: a 50mm lens at f/8 on a full-frame sensor has a hyperfocal distance of about 10.5 meters. Focusing there keeps everything from about 5.2 meters to infinity acceptably sharp — much deeper than focusing on a nearer subject.
Common questions
How do I use the hyperfocal distance in the field?
Focus your lens at the hyperfocal distance shown (using a tape measure, a focus scale, or by estimating), and everything from about half that distance to infinity will be acceptably sharp — ideal for landscapes.
Why does a smaller sensor need a shorter hyperfocal distance?
Smaller sensors use a smaller circle of confusion in the formula, which shortens the hyperfocal distance for the same focal length and aperture — one reason compact cameras can achieve deep focus more easily.