2.1 km
Hyperfocal distance
1.1 km
Sharp from (focused at hyperfocal)
600 mm f/5.6
Full-frame equivalent
4°
Diagonal angle of view
Depth of field by subject distance#
600 mm at f/5.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50 m (4.92 ft) | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | 0.1 cm | 50% / 50% | 198.41% |
| 2.00 m (6.56 ft) | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | 0.3 cm | 50% / 50% | 127.55% |
| 3.00 m (9.84 ft) | 3.00 m | 3.00 m | 0.7 cm | 50% / 50% | 74.40% |
| 4.00 m (13.1 ft) | 3.99 m | 4.01 m | 1.3 cm | 50% / 50% | 52.52% |
| 5.00 m (16.4 ft) | 4.99 m | 5.01 m | 2.1 cm | 50% / 50% | 40.58% |
| 7.00 m (23.0 ft) | 6.98 m | 7.02 m | 4.2 cm | 50% / 50% | 27.90% |
| 10.0 m (32.8 ft) | 9.96 m | 10.0 m | 8.8 cm | 50% / 50% | 19.00% |
| 15.0 m (49.2 ft) | 14.9 m | 15.1 m | 20.2 cm | 50% / 50% | 12.40% |
| 20.0 m (65.6 ft) | 19.8 m | 20.2 m | 36.2 cm | 50% / 50% | 9.20% |
| 30.0 m (98.4 ft) | 29.6 m | 30.4 m | 82.3 cm | 49% / 51% | 6.07% |
| 50.0 m (164 ft) | 48.9 m | 51.2 m | 2.31 m | 49% / 51% | 3.61% |
| 100 m (328 ft) | 95.6 m | 105 m | 9.30 m | 48% / 52% | 1.80% |
Try other settings#
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In front / behind—
600 mm at other apertures (subject at 3 m)#
Other focal lengths at f/5.6#
Same lens settings on other formats#
When to use it#
At f/5.6, a 600 mm lens on full frame is a natural choice for general photography. Focused at 3 m you get 0.7 cm of sharp zone; for maximum front-to-back sharpness focus at 2.1 km and everything from 1.1 km to infinity will be acceptably sharp.
See also the f/5.6 aperture guide.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the depth of field of a 600mm lens at f/5.6?
On full frame, 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/5.6?
2.1 km (7032 ft) on full frame. Everything from 1.1 km to infinity is acceptably sharp.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources