Go-to lenses for event photography

dwmcreative wrote:

Thanks for this. I guess it may not be necessary to buy a prime with a crazy aperture because I'll be taking a lot of group photos and f1.2 or f1.4 is too narrow!

I'm going to really need to practice with my flash though because I have a godox that I've used once!

My setup for the event would be very similar to photolando.  If it is a small room you probably won't need the reach the 50-140 would give.  My goto lens in that situation would be the 16-55/2.8 and not have to remove it.  In a small room an on-camera flash may be best bounced to avoid harsh light.  If I did this kind of small event I would put a diffuser (round one included in the Godox V1 or get a Stofen-like one to put on the TT-XXX) on, and experiment with angles.  Try straight up and adjust your flash EC.  If you use flash, Flash EC is best by assigning it to a function button or one of the selections in the "Q" menu.  I'm more as traditionalist and don't use Auto-ISO as much as others.

Best if you can scope the location out beforehand and have someone with you as a "model" so you can be better prepared for the kinds of images you'd be taking.  Rarely have I ever taken on a job and not spent time at the location at the approximate time during the day the event would be taking place.

Bring the X100V with you but you'll probably not need it.  BTW, and your technique may differ, but for awhile I have put my cam on AF-C at events because people and I move constantly and I want to make sure I have good focus.  Your newer cam should be able to do that quite well.

Good luck!