243 m
Hyperfocal distance
121 m
Sharp from (focused at hyperfocal)
400 mm f/22.0
Full-frame equivalent
6°
Diagonal angle of view
Depth of field by subject distance#
200 mm at f/11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.0 cm (1.64 ft) | 49.9 cm | 50.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 50% / 50% | 70.06% |
| 75.0 cm (2.46 ft) | 74.8 cm | 75.2 cm | 0.3 cm | 50% / 50% | 38.22% |
| 1.00 m (3.28 ft) | 99.7 cm | 1.00 m | 0.7 cm | 50% / 50% | 26.27% |
| 1.50 m (4.92 ft) | 1.49 m | 1.51 m | 1.6 cm | 50% / 50% | 16.17% |
| 2.00 m (6.56 ft) | 1.99 m | 2.01 m | 3.0 cm | 50% / 50% | 11.68% |
| 3.00 m (9.84 ft) | 2.97 m | 3.04 m | 6.9 cm | 49% / 51% | 7.51% |
| 4.00 m (13.1 ft) | 3.94 m | 4.06 m | 12.5 cm | 49% / 51% | 5.53% |
| 5.00 m (16.4 ft) | 4.90 m | 5.10 m | 19.8 cm | 49% / 51% | 4.38% |
| 7.00 m (23.0 ft) | 6.81 m | 7.20 m | 39.3 cm | 49% / 51% | 3.09% |
| 10.0 m (32.8 ft) | 9.61 m | 10.4 m | 81.0 cm | 48% / 52% | 2.14% |
| 15.0 m (49.2 ft) | 14.1 m | 16.0 m | 1.84 m | 47% / 53% | 1.42% |
| 20.0 m (65.6 ft) | 18.5 m | 21.8 m | 3.29 m | 46% / 54% | 1.06% |
| 30.0 m (98.4 ft) | 26.7 m | 34.2 m | 7.49 m | 44% / 56% | 0.71% |
| 50.0 m (164 ft) | 41.5 m | 62.9 m | 21.4 m | 40% / 60% | 0.42% |
| 100 m (328 ft) | 70.8 m | 170 m | 99.1 m | 29% / 71% | 0.21% |
Try other settings#
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200 mm at other apertures (subject at 3 m)#
Other focal lengths at f/11#
Same lens settings on other formats#
When to use it#
At f/11, a 200 mm lens on Micro Four Thirds is a natural choice for landscapes and architecture where front-to-back sharpness matters. Focused at 3 m you get 6.9 cm of sharp zone; for maximum front-to-back sharpness focus at 243 m and everything from 121 m to infinity will be acceptably sharp.
See also the f/11 aperture guide.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the depth of field of a 200mm lens at f/11?
On Micro Four Thirds, focused at 3 m, it is 6.9 cm; at 1 m it is 0.7 cm.
What is the hyperfocal distance for 200mm f/11?
243 m (796 ft) on Micro Four Thirds. Everything from 121 m to infinity is acceptably sharp.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources