4.91 m
Hyperfocal distance
2.46 m
Sharp from (focused at hyperfocal)
21 mm f/3.1
Full-frame equivalent
90°
Diagonal angle of view
Depth of field by subject distance#
14 mm at f/2 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) | 28.3 cm | 31.9 cm | 3.5 cm | 47% / 53% | 1.46% |
| 50.0 cm (1.64 ft) | 45.5 cm | 55.5 cm | 10.0 cm | 45% / 55% | 0.86% |
| 75.0 cm (2.46 ft) | 65.2 cm | 88.3 cm | 23.1 cm | 42% / 58% | 0.57% |
| 1.00 m (3.28 ft) | 83.2 cm | 1.25 m | 41.9 cm | 40% / 60% | 0.42% |
| 1.50 m (4.92 ft) | 1.15 m | 2.15 m | 1.00 m | 35% / 65% | 0.28% |
| 2.00 m (6.56 ft) | 1.42 m | 3.36 m | 1.94 m | 30% / 70% | 0.21% |
| 3.00 m (9.84 ft) | 1.86 m | 7.68 m | 5.82 m | 20% / 80% | 0.14% |
| 4.00 m (13.1 ft) | 2.21 m | 21.4 m | 19.2 m | 9% / 91% | 0.10% |
| 5.00 m (16.4 ft) | 2.48 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.08% |
| 7.00 m (23.0 ft) | 2.89 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.06% |
| 10.0 m (32.8 ft) | 3.29 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.04% |
| 15.0 m (49.2 ft) | 3.70 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.03% |
| 20.0 m (65.6 ft) | 3.94 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.02% |
| 30.0 m (98.4 ft) | 4.21 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
| 50.0 m (164 ft) | 4.46 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
| 100 m (328 ft) | 4.67 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.00% |
Try other settings#
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In front / behind—
14 mm at other apertures (subject at 3 m)#
Other focal lengths at f/2#
Same lens settings on other formats#
When to use it#
At f/2, a 14 mm lens on APS-C is a natural choice for environmental portraits, street and low light. Focused at 3 m you get 5.82 m of sharp zone; for maximum front-to-back sharpness focus at 4.91 m and everything from 2.46 m to infinity will be acceptably sharp.
See also the f/2 aperture guide.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the depth of field of a 14mm lens at f/2?
On APS-C, focused at 3 m, it is 5.82 m; at 1 m it is 41.9 cm.
What is the hyperfocal distance for 14mm f/2?
4.91 m (16.1 ft) on APS-C. Everything from 2.46 m to infinity is acceptably sharp.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources