[Canada_Rockies]

Originally Posted by weaponx525

Hello all

I hope that this question isn't too obvious but I am still trying to get my head around the depth of field question. For example as the title of the post shows I have a question/request for photos taken at f8 vs. f22. Specifically I am looking for landscape shots so that I may appreciate the viewable differences in the depth of field. TIA.

You can actually do better than looking at our shots, which will be greatly downsized when we upload them. To see the difference best, find a picket fence or something similar and shoot from a narrow angle. It would be best to use a tripod. You can then see the number of pickets in focus that increase as you stop down. Very graphic, and makes it easier to understand.

You would also need to do this at several focal lengths, as the focal length of the lens also affects the depth of field, as does distance from the camera.

I personally have learned to use the depth of field preview to visualize the effect. It does get a bit hard to see as the viewfinder stops down, but it can be learned.