What went wrong with this shot D5100 with f/1.8 lens

Stacey_K wrote:

One problem is using a fast lens for a group shot rather than a slower lens with VR. You shot this at F2 which has a super shallow DOF, it's not possible for everyone to be in focus. Also the iso is too low, don't be afraid to use iso 800 or even 1600.

I would have center weighted metering, fixed the iso to 800, shot it at f5.6, maybe even f8 and honestly the kit lens with VR would have been a better choice. For group shots VR beats a fast lens used opened up 2 stops hands down, even in low light.

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Stacey