7.27 m
Hyperfocal distance
3.64 m
Sharp from (focused at hyperfocal)
28 mm f/3.6
Full-frame equivalent
75°
Diagonal angle of view
Depth of field by subject distance#
14 mm at f/1.8 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) | 28.9 cm | 31.2 cm | 2.4 cm | 48% / 52% | 2.20% |
| 50.0 cm (1.64 ft) | 46.9 cm | 53.6 cm | 6.7 cm | 47% / 53% | 1.30% |
| 75.0 cm (2.46 ft) | 68.1 cm | 83.5 cm | 15.4 cm | 45% / 55% | 0.86% |
| 1.00 m (3.28 ft) | 88.0 cm | 1.16 m | 27.7 cm | 43% / 57% | 0.64% |
| 1.50 m (4.92 ft) | 1.25 m | 1.89 m | 64.1 cm | 40% / 60% | 0.42% |
| 2.00 m (6.56 ft) | 1.57 m | 2.75 m | 1.18 m | 36% / 64% | 0.32% |
| 3.00 m (9.84 ft) | 2.13 m | 5.10 m | 2.97 m | 29% / 71% | 0.21% |
| 4.00 m (13.1 ft) | 2.58 m | 8.87 m | 6.29 m | 23% / 77% | 0.16% |
| 5.00 m (16.4 ft) | 2.96 m | 16.0 m | 13.0 m | 16% / 84% | 0.13% |
| 7.00 m (23.0 ft) | 3.57 m | 186 m | 182 m | 2% / 98% | 0.09% |
| 10.0 m (32.8 ft) | 4.21 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.06% |
| 15.0 m (49.2 ft) | 4.89 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.04% |
| 20.0 m (65.6 ft) | 5.33 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.03% |
| 30.0 m (98.4 ft) | 5.85 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.02% |
| 50.0 m (164 ft) | 6.34 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
| 100 m (328 ft) | 6.77 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
Try other settings#
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14 mm at other apertures (subject at 3 m)#
Other focal lengths at f/1.8#
Same lens settings on other formats#
When to use it#
At f/1.8, a 14 mm lens on Micro Four Thirds is a natural choice for environmental portraits, street and low light. Focused at 3 m you get 2.97 m of sharp zone; for maximum front-to-back sharpness focus at 7.27 m and everything from 3.64 m to infinity will be acceptably sharp.
See also the f/1.8 aperture guide.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the depth of field of a 14mm lens at f/1.8?
On Micro Four Thirds, focused at 3 m, it is 2.97 m; at 1 m it is 27.7 cm.
What is the hyperfocal distance for 14mm f/1.8?
7.27 m (23.9 ft) on Micro Four Thirds. Everything from 3.64 m to infinity is acceptably sharp.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources