Canon EF 35mm f/2 or Canon EF 28mm f/1.8

chrisa · 11th of September 2009 (Fri)

For newborn shots in natural light on a Canon 30D. Anyone have first hand experience with either of these lenses?

Chris

Jcas · 13th of September 2009 (Sun)

No i don't but i was facing the same decision and i ended up getting the Sigma
30mm f1.4 in preference to these two.

Hasn't arrived as yet but the reviews were good so i am anxiously waiting.

Rudeofus · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

Unless you really only want to use the lens on newborns (and even then), I'd get something longer. Either way, I'd get something with macro capability. I had the 50mm compact macro and within several months my daughter started grabbing the lens as soon as I came close enough for good framing. These 50mm are comparable to 30mm on your camera, so a 50mm macro might actually work for you. All my fancy portrait lenses were of little use and stayed in the bag.

Similarly, babies are so tiny that even what you think is a portrait ends up being a macro shot. For your camera I'd get a 50 or 60mm macro, there is a new tamron 60mm which gives you F/2 for low light portaits.

lesleysmeshly · 23rd of September 2009 (Wed)

For newborns I use my 50mm f1.4 and my 100mm f2.8 Macro. I LOVE the 50, but at times want something a little wider if I'm in a confined area (I go to clients homes for newborns) and for indoor family shots. I just ordered my 28mm f1.8 today. I'll let you know how I like it on my next newborn shoot.

chrisa · 23rd of September 2009 (Wed)

I went ahead and got a 28mm f/1.8, I already have the 100mm Macro and a nifty 50. I found the 50 to long for newborns on my 30D. The 28 is great, I am very happy with it.

lesleysmeshly · 23rd of September 2009 (Wed)

Chrisa,

YAY! I'm so glad you like the 28 since mine will be here Friday. I can't wait to test it out!

quachified · 24th of September 2009 (Thu)

I own both a 50mm (f/1.8 Mkii) and the 28mm f/1.8 Canon offerings. I'm at a toss up between the two when it comes to infant and toddler shots. If I had to break it down, I go with the 28mm indoors which is perfect when trying to catch my niece and nephew. The 50 is usually on outdoors when I have a little more room to work with. Regardless, I've gotten some great results out of both!

Congrats on your 28mm!

11th of September 2009 (Fri)	#1
chrisa Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 682 IMAGE EDITING OK	Canon EF 35mm f/2 or Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 For newborn shots in natural light on a Canon 30D. Anyone have first hand experience with either of these lenses? Chris

13th of September 2009 (Sun)	#2
Jcas Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 36	Re: Canon EF 35mm f/2 or Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 No i don't but i was facing the same decision and i ended up getting the Sigma 30mm f1.4 in preference to these two. Hasn't arrived as yet but the reviews were good so i am anxiously waiting.

14th of September 2009 (Mon)	#3
Rudeofus Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 502 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Canon EF 35mm f/2 or Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 Unless you really only want to use the lens on newborns (and even then), I'd get something longer. Either way, I'd get something with macro capability. I had the 50mm compact macro and within several months my daughter started grabbing the lens as soon as I came close enough for good framing. These 50mm are comparable to 30mm on your camera, so a 50mm macro might actually work for you. All my fancy portrait lenses were of little use and stayed in the bag. Similarly, babies are so tiny that even what you think is a portrait ends up being a macro shot. For your camera I'd get a 50 or 60mm macro, there is a new tamron 60mm which gives you F/2 for low light portaits. __________________ Discovery is not accidental. We discover only when we make ourselves ready to receive and photographers seek discovery by mastering their craft. But it begins somewhere else. It begins with daisies, kids, awful scenes, falling in love, or growing old. It begins with that which matters to you. And it ends with visual statements that express what matters to you about these things. It is not sight the camera satisfies so thoroughly, but the mind. - Christian Molidor

23rd of September 2009 (Wed)	#4
lesleysmeshly Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 183 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Canon EF 35mm f/2 or Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 For newborns I use my 50mm f1.4 and my 100mm f2.8 Macro. I LOVE the 50, but at times want something a little wider if I'm in a confined area (I go to clients homes for newborns) and for indoor family shots. I just ordered my 28mm f1.8 today. I'll let you know how I like it on my next newborn shoot. __________________ Lesley Barr Photography Website Lesley Barr Photography Blog Gear List Last edited by lesleysmeshly : 23rd of September 2009 (Wed) at 21:24.

23rd of September 2009 (Wed)	#5
chrisa Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 682 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Canon EF 35mm f/2 or Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 I went ahead and got a 28mm f/1.8, I already have the 100mm Macro and a nifty 50. I found the 50 to long for newborns on my 30D. The 28 is great, I am very happy with it.

24th of September 2009 (Thu)	#7
quachified Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California, USA Posts: 341	Re: Canon EF 35mm f/2 or Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 I own both a 50mm (f/1.8 Mkii) and the 28mm f/1.8 Canon offerings. I'm at a toss up between the two when it comes to infant and toddler shots. If I had to break it down, I go with the 28mm indoors which is perfect when trying to catch my niece and nephew. The 50 is usually on outdoors when I have a little more room to work with. Regardless, I've gotten some great results out of both! Congrats on your 28mm! __________________ Quachified blog flickr 5D2\| 24-70L \| 85/1.8

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