| f-stop | Light | Depth of field |
|---|---|---|
| f/1.4 | Very bright | Very shallow |
| f/2.8 | Bright | Shallow |
| f/5.6 | Moderate | Moderate |
| f/8 | Dimmer | Deep |
| f/16 | Dim | Very deep |
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