Hyperfocal & zone-focus table
Set focus to the hyperfocal distance and everything from half that distance to infinity is sharp — perfect for zone-focused street shooting. Here is the table for your lens.
Focus at the hyperfocal distance for the sharpest deep zone; everything from the near limit to infinity is acceptably sharp. Smaller apertures bring the near limit closer.
About this tool
Set focus to the hyperfocal distance and everything from half that distance to infinity is sharp. This builds a zone-focus table for your lens at every aperture, ideal for pre-focused street photography where there is no time to focus.
How to use it
- Enter your lens focal length.
- Choose your film format.
- Read the hyperfocal distance and near sharp limit for each aperture.
- Set your lens to that distance and shoot without refocusing.
FAQ
What is zone focusing?
Pre-setting focus and aperture so a whole distance range is sharp, letting you shoot instantly without focusing each frame.
Why does a smaller aperture help?
It shortens the hyperfocal distance and pulls the near sharp limit closer, giving a deeper zone of sharpness.