Note 1: Based on acceptable sharpness for an 8x10 inch print.
Note 2: Multiply Inches by 25.4 to convert to Millimeters. Divide Millimeters by 25.4 to convert to Inches.
Hyperfocal Distance
Setting focus at the Hyperfocal Distance gives maximum depth of field from H/2 to infinity.
H = [ L x L] / [ f x d
Where:
H = Hyperfocal Distance (in millimeters
L = lens focal length (ie, 35mm, 105mm
f = lens aperture f-stop
d = diameter of circle of least confusion (in millimeters
for 35mm format d = 0.03
for 6x6cm format d = 0.06
for 4x5in format d = 0.15
Near Focus Limit
NF = (H x D) / (H + (D - L
Where:
NF = Near Focus Limit (millimeters
H = Hyperfocal Distance (in millimeters, from above equation
D = lens focus distance (in millimeters
L = lens focal length (ie, 35mm, 105mm
Far Focus Limit
FF = (H x D) / (H - (D - L
Where:
FF = Far Focus Limit (millimeters
H = Hyperfocal Distance (in millimeters, from above equation
D = lens focus distance (in millimeters
L = lens focal length (ie, 35mm, 105mm