depth of field

noun phrase

: the range of distances of the object in front of an image-forming device (such as a camera lens) measured along the axis of the device throughout which the image has acceptable sharpness

Examples of depth of field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With this method, the researchers produced clear mid-infrared images with a depth of field greater than 35 centimeters and a field of view wider than 6 centimeters. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025

Conversely, closing the aperture to f/4.0 increases depth of field, ensuring sharpness in group photos. —Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

This increases depth of field and clears up otherwise blurry books, computer screens, and text messages. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025

This aperture allows for incredible low-light shooting but also creates an exceptionally shallow depth of field for perfect subject isolation and beautiful bokeh. —Harry Bennett, Space.com, 29 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for depth of field

• battlefield
• unconcealed
• unrepealed
• unrevealed
• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed