4.3 km
Hyperfocal distance
2.1 km
Sharp from (focused at hyperfocal)
1200 mm f/11.2
Full-frame equivalent
2°
Diagonal angle of view
Depth of field by subject distance#
600 mm at f/5.6 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% | 412.88% |
| 2.00 m (6.56 ft) | 2.00 m | 2.00 m | 0.1 cm | 50% / 50% | 265.42% |
| 3.00 m (9.84 ft) | 3.00 m | 3.00 m | 0.3 cm | 50% / 50% | 154.83% |
| 4.00 m (13.1 ft) | 4.00 m | 4.00 m | 0.6 cm | 50% / 50% | 109.29% |
| 5.00 m (16.4 ft) | 4.99 m | 5.01 m | 1.0 cm | 50% / 50% | 84.45% |
| 7.00 m (23.0 ft) | 6.99 m | 7.01 m | 2.1 cm | 50% / 50% | 58.06% |
| 10.0 m (32.8 ft) | 9.98 m | 10.0 m | 4.4 cm | 50% / 50% | 39.53% |
| 15.0 m (49.2 ft) | 14.9 m | 15.1 m | 10.1 cm | 50% / 50% | 25.81% |
| 20.0 m (65.6 ft) | 19.9 m | 20.1 m | 18.1 cm | 50% / 50% | 19.15% |
| 30.0 m (98.4 ft) | 29.8 m | 30.2 m | 41.2 cm | 50% / 50% | 12.64% |
| 50.0 m (164 ft) | 49.4 m | 50.6 m | 1.15 m | 49% / 51% | 7.52% |
| 100 m (328 ft) | 97.7 m | 102 m | 4.64 m | 49% / 51% | 3.74% |
Try other settings#
Near limit—
Far limit—
Depth of field—
Hyperfocal distance—
In front / behind—
600 mm at other apertures (subject at 3 m)#
Other focal lengths at f/5.6#
| Focal length | Subject at | Total DoF |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | 3.00 m | ∞ |
| 16 mm | 3.00 m | 142 m |
| 20 mm | 3.00 m | 6.17 m |
| 24 mm | 3.00 m | 3.21 m |
| 28 mm | 3.00 m | 2.13 m |
| 35 mm | 3.00 m | 1.27 m |
| 40 mm | 3.00 m | 95.5 cm |
| 50 mm | 3.00 m | 60.1 cm |
| 85 mm | 3.00 m | 20.4 cm |
| 105 mm | 3.00 m | 13.2 cm |
| 135 mm | 3.00 m | 7.9 cm |
| 200 mm | 10.0 m | 41.2 cm |
| 300 mm | 10.0 m | 18.1 cm |
| 400 mm | 10.0 m | 10.1 cm |
| 600 mm | 10.0 m | 4.4 cm |
Same lens settings on other formats#
When to use it#
At f/5.6, a 600 mm lens on Micro Four Thirds is a natural choice for general photography. Focused at 3 m you get 0.3 cm of sharp zone; for maximum front-to-back sharpness focus at 4.3 km and everything from 2.1 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 Micro Four Thirds, focused at 3 m, it is 0.3 cm; at 1 m it is not applicable (inside minimum focus).
What is the hyperfocal distance for 600mm f/5.6?
4.3 km (14063 ft) on Micro Four Thirds. Everything from 2.1 km to infinity is acceptably sharp.
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources