What Is Depth of Field?

Depth of Field

f/22 f/16 f/11 f/8 f/5.6 f/4 f/2.8 near far ← focused here
  • Depth of field is how much of your photograph is sharp, from near to far.
  • Focus stays on the near person. Open the aperture, and watch the far person melt into blur.
  • Big opening (f/2.8) = less in focus. Small opening (f/22) = more in focus.
  • That makes aperture a choice: where do you want me to look?
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