Depth of Field Calculator

Visualize what's in focus based on your camera settings

DOF Calculator

Depth of field determines how much of your image appears sharp. It varies based on aperture, focal length, subject distance, and sensor size.

Depth of Field Results

Enter your settings and click calculate

Factors Affecting DOF

Aperture

Wider aperture (f/1.4) = shallower DOF. Narrower (f/16) = deeper DOF.

Focal Length

Longer lenses compress perspective and reduce DOF at the same focus distance.

Distance

Closer subjects have shallower DOF. Background blur increases dramatically.

Sensor size also matters: smaller sensors have deeper DOF at equivalent settings because they require shorter focal lengths for the same field of view.