Depth of field by subject distance#
600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50 m (4.92 ft) | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | 0.1 cm | 50% / 50% | 210.19% |
| 2.00 m (6.56 ft) | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | 0.3 cm | 50% / 50% | 135.12% |
| 3.00 m (9.84 ft) | 3.00 m | 3.00 m | 0.7 cm | 50% / 50% | 78.82% |
| 4.00 m (13.1 ft) | 3.99 m | 4.01 m | 1.2 cm | 50% / 50% | 55.64% |
| 5.00 m (16.4 ft) | 4.99 m | 5.01 m | 2.0 cm | 50% / 50% | 42.99% |
| 7.00 m (23.0 ft) | 6.98 m | 7.02 m | 4.1 cm | 50% / 50% | 29.56% |
| 10.0 m (32.8 ft) | 9.96 m | 10.0 m | 8.6 cm | 50% / 50% | 20.12% |
| 15.0 m (49.2 ft) | 14.9 m | 15.1 m | 19.8 cm | 50% / 50% | 13.14% |
| 20.0 m (65.6 ft) | 19.8 m | 20.2 m | 35.6 cm | 50% / 50% | 9.75% |
| 30.0 m (98.4 ft) | 29.6 m | 30.4 m | 80.9 cm | 49% / 51% | 6.43% |
| 50.0 m (164 ft) | 48.9 m | 51.2 m | 2.27 m | 49% / 51% | 3.83% |
| 100 m (328 ft) | 95.6 m | 105 m | 9.13 m | 48% / 52% | 1.90% |
Try other settings#
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 Micro Four Thirds is a natural choice for landscapes and architecture where front-to-back sharpness matters. Focused at 3 m you get 0.7 cm of sharp zone; for maximum front-to-back sharpness focus at 2.2 km and everything from 1.1 km 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 Micro Four Thirds, focused at 3 m, it is 0.7 cm; at 1 m it is not applicable (inside minimum focus).
What is the hyperfocal distance for 600mm f/11?
2.2 km (7160 ft) on Micro Four Thirds. Everything from 1.1 km to infinity is acceptably sharp.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources