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Best Aperture for Landscapes

By Marcus ReidUpdated September 12, 2026

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Landscapes usually want deep depth of field: f/8 to f/11 is the sweet spot for most lenses, sharp from foreground to horizon without diffraction softening detail.

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Marcus Reid

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Marcus writes about technique, education and the business of photography.

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