“What’s the best f/stop, what f/stop are you using, how much depth of field do I need?” These questions are asked all the time and understandably. How much should be technically sharp is hard for most to see let alone, apply. I post these two images just to give you food for thought. The lens (D750 / 24-70AFS) is focused on Howard but one image was shot at f/2.8 and the other at f/16. Can you tell which is which? And if not, why? Am I screwing with your mind’s eye? You bet but it’s no more than what you can do to with your photography!My favorite and what I shot at was f/2.8, the difference in slight but it’s enough to be important to me. The key here is, YOU need to see and use the DoF that is important to you and your storytelling. Is this post supposed to clear up your DoF questions? Nope, if anything, to make you think even more about it and just how much you really do need.
