Zone Focus Distance Guide

Set it and forget it.

At f/8, approximate depth of field at common distances:

1 metre: roughly 0.8m to 1.3m in focus

1.5 metres: roughly 1.1m to 2.1m in focus

2 metres: roughly 1.5m to 3m in focus

3 metres: roughly 2m to 6m in focus

These are approximations - varies with focal length. A 28mm equivalent gives more depth than a 35mm at the same aperture.

Street recommendation: Set focus to 1.5 to 2 metres. Shoot at f/8. Stay within your zone. Zone focusing removes one variable. Use the cognitive space this frees up to watch the scene.