6.55 m
Hyperfocal distance
3.27 m
Sharp from (focused at hyperfocal)
28 mm f/4.0
Full-frame equivalent
75°
Diagonal angle of view
Depth of field by subject distance#
14 mm at f/2 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) | 28.7 cm | 31.4 cm | 2.6 cm | 48% / 52% | 1.98% |
| 50.0 cm (1.64 ft) | 46.5 cm | 54.0 cm | 7.5 cm | 46% / 54% | 1.17% |
| 75.0 cm (2.46 ft) | 67.4 cm | 84.5 cm | 17.1 cm | 44% / 56% | 0.77% |
| 1.00 m (3.28 ft) | 86.9 cm | 1.18 m | 30.9 cm | 42% / 58% | 0.57% |
| 1.50 m (4.92 ft) | 1.22 m | 1.94 m | 72.0 cm | 39% / 61% | 0.38% |
| 2.00 m (6.56 ft) | 1.53 m | 2.87 m | 1.34 m | 35% / 65% | 0.29% |
| 3.00 m (9.84 ft) | 2.06 m | 5.53 m | 3.47 m | 27% / 73% | 0.19% |
| 4.00 m (13.1 ft) | 2.48 m | 10.3 m | 7.77 m | 19% / 81% | 0.14% |
| 5.00 m (16.4 ft) | 2.84 m | 21.1 m | 18.3 m | 12% / 88% | 0.11% |
| 7.00 m (23.0 ft) | 3.38 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.08% |
| 10.0 m (32.8 ft) | 3.95 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.06% |
| 15.0 m (49.2 ft) | 4.55 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.04% |
| 20.0 m (65.6 ft) | 4.93 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.03% |
| 30.0 m (98.4 ft) | 5.37 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.02% |
| 50.0 m (164 ft) | 5.78 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
| 100 m (328 ft) | 6.13 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
Try other settings#
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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 Micro Four Thirds is a natural choice for environmental portraits, street and low light. Focused at 3 m you get 3.47 m of sharp zone; for maximum front-to-back sharpness focus at 6.55 m and everything from 3.27 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 Micro Four Thirds, focused at 3 m, it is 3.47 m; at 1 m it is 30.9 cm.
What is the hyperfocal distance for 14mm f/2?
6.55 m (21.5 ft) on Micro Four Thirds. Everything from 3.27 m to infinity is acceptably sharp.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources