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    Dec. 4, 2025, 10:24 a.m.

    I have been "volunteered" by a friend to shoot an event. It is actually a meeting of about 10+ people. It will be mid-morning in a room that has a lot of light and large windows (it is supposed to be grey and raining outside).

    I am mainly a landscape, nature, street photographer, so I have never done events before, so my questions are about what lenses to use and technique to get head-shots with a lot of bokeh behind..

    I have:

    A D7500 with a 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6, a 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G and a 35mm f/1.8G (all DX lenses)

    A D600 with a 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR and a Tamron SP 70-300mm 4-5.6 Di VC

    I am going to take both, but favour the D7500 (better ISO and faster)

    The videos I have watched in YT mention using Auto ISO, but my question is:

    Which lens and at what focal length should I use in order to get a decent headshot with a lot of bokeh behind?

    I guess I can try to do some practice shots with my family to develop technique, but was looking for some advice first...

  • Dec. 4, 2025, 12:45 p.m.

    Try with the 35mm set around F2.8. Aim for the eyes. And yes, practice first.

    Alan