Hi guys, need some input and advice on this question I have.
We know that lenses are sharpest at f/8-f/11, and that depending on the lens there runs a risk of diffraction after f/11. This would mean that due to the 'dispersing light' effect it may cause some blur to images after f/11.
However, sometimes stopping down to apertures like f/16 and f/22 (or even f/32) is required due to a large depth of field required. So to ensure that for example the foreground and background of my landscape shot is nicely in focus, I would have to go for f/22.
So from what I understand, the question now is which is the most ideal situation. Due I stick to f/8-11 to prevent diffraction, or do I just go for f/22 so that I get the depth of field? Because I see it, either way I lose sharpness. If I stick to f/8-11 my faraway foreground could lack DOF, but if I go f/22 diffraction happens. Hmm ... ??
Thanks.
We know that lenses are sharpest at f/8-f/11, and that depending on the lens there runs a risk of diffraction after f/11. This would mean that due to the 'dispersing light' effect it may cause some blur to images after f/11.
However, sometimes stopping down to apertures like f/16 and f/22 (or even f/32) is required due to a large depth of field required. So to ensure that for example the foreground and background of my landscape shot is nicely in focus, I would have to go for f/22.
So from what I understand, the question now is which is the most ideal situation. Due I stick to f/8-11 to prevent diffraction, or do I just go for f/22 so that I get the depth of field? Because I see it, either way I lose sharpness. If I stick to f/8-11 my faraway foreground could lack DOF, but if I go f/22 diffraction happens. Hmm ... ??
Thanks.