7.63 m
Hyperfocal distance
3.81 m
Sharp from (focused at hyperfocal)
50 mm f/11.0
Full-frame equivalent
47°
Diagonal angle of view
Depth of field by subject distance#
50 mm at f/11 on full frame (36×24 mm), circle of confusion 30 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) | 29.0 cm | 31.0 cm | 2.0 cm | 48% / 52% | 2.53% |
| 50.0 cm (1.64 ft) | 47.2 cm | 53.2 cm | 6.0 cm | 47% / 53% | 1.40% |
| 75.0 cm (2.46 ft) | 68.7 cm | 82.6 cm | 14.0 cm | 45% / 55% | 0.90% |
| 1.00 m (3.28 ft) | 88.9 cm | 1.14 m | 25.5 cm | 44% / 56% | 0.66% |
| 1.50 m (4.92 ft) | 1.26 m | 1.86 m | 59.6 cm | 40% / 60% | 0.44% |
| 2.00 m (6.56 ft) | 1.59 m | 2.69 m | 1.10 m | 37% / 63% | 0.32% |
| 3.00 m (9.84 ft) | 2.16 m | 4.91 m | 2.75 m | 31% / 69% | 0.21% |
| 4.00 m (13.1 ft) | 2.63 m | 8.36 m | 5.73 m | 24% / 76% | 0.16% |
| 5.00 m (16.4 ft) | 3.02 m | 14.4 m | 11.4 m | 17% / 83% | 0.13% |
| 7.00 m (23.0 ft) | 3.65 m | 84.7 m | 81.1 m | 4% / 96% | 0.09% |
| 10.0 m (32.8 ft) | 4.32 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.06% |
| 15.0 m (49.2 ft) | 5.04 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.04% |
| 20.0 m (65.6 ft) | 5.50 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.03% |
| 30.0 m (98.4 ft) | 6.06 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.02% |
| 50.0 m (164 ft) | 6.58 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
| 100 m (328 ft) | 7.05 m | ∞ | ∞ | — | 0.01% |
Try other settings#
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50 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 50 mm lens on full frame is a natural choice for landscapes and architecture where front-to-back sharpness matters. Focused at 3 m you get 2.75 m of sharp zone; for maximum front-to-back sharpness focus at 7.63 m and everything from 3.81 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 50mm lens at f/11?
On full frame, focused at 3 m, it is 2.75 m; at 1 m it is 25.5 cm.
What is the hyperfocal distance for 50mm f/11?
7.63 m (25.0 ft) on full frame. Everything from 3.81 m to infinity is acceptably sharp.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources