1.6 km
Hyperfocal distance
818 m
Sharp from (focused at hyperfocal)
920 mm f/16.9
Full-frame equivalent
3°
Diagonal angle of view
Depth of field by subject distance#
600 mm at f/11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50 m (4.92 ft) | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | 0.2 cm | 50% / 50% | 154.74% |
| 2.00 m (6.56 ft) | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | 0.3 cm | 50% / 50% | 99.47% |
| 3.00 m (9.84 ft) | 3.00 m | 3.00 m | 0.9 cm | 50% / 50% | 58.03% |
| 4.00 m (13.1 ft) | 3.99 m | 4.01 m | 1.7 cm | 50% / 50% | 40.96% |
| 5.00 m (16.4 ft) | 4.99 m | 5.01 m | 2.7 cm | 50% / 50% | 31.65% |
| 7.00 m (23.0 ft) | 6.97 m | 7.03 m | 5.5 cm | 50% / 50% | 21.76% |
| 10.0 m (32.8 ft) | 9.94 m | 10.1 m | 11.5 cm | 50% / 50% | 14.82% |
| 15.0 m (49.2 ft) | 14.9 m | 15.1 m | 26.4 cm | 50% / 50% | 9.67% |
| 20.0 m (65.6 ft) | 19.8 m | 20.2 m | 47.4 cm | 49% / 51% | 7.18% |
| 30.0 m (98.4 ft) | 29.5 m | 30.5 m | 1.08 m | 49% / 51% | 4.74% |
| 50.0 m (164 ft) | 48.5 m | 51.6 m | 3.02 m | 48% / 52% | 2.82% |
| 100 m (328 ft) | 94.3 m | 106 m | 12.2 m | 47% / 53% | 1.40% |
Try other settings#
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600 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 600 mm lens on APS-C is a natural choice for landscapes and architecture where front-to-back sharpness matters. Focused at 3 m you get 0.9 cm of sharp zone; for maximum front-to-back sharpness focus at 1.6 km and everything from 818 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 600mm lens at f/11?
On APS-C, focused at 3 m, it is 0.9 cm; at 1 m it is not applicable (inside minimum focus).
What is the hyperfocal distance for 600mm f/11?
1.6 km (5371 ft) on APS-C. Everything from 818 m to infinity is acceptably sharp.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources