I currently have:
24-105 f/4
50 f/1.4
on a 5D mk1
I'm thinking about:
17-40 f/4
85 f/1.8
70-200 f/4 IS
I have a baby coming soon, so I figure he'll be the main subject of my photos for a while.
byunts Member 84 posts Joined Dec 2007 More info | Feb 04, 2010 15:23 | #1 I currently have:
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ahendarman Senior Member  851 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2008 Location: SoCal More info | Feb 04, 2010 15:27 | #2 Well, I just had a baby 3 months ago, one thing for sure, baby and UWA don't mix well. I would invest in a good flash if you don't have one since most of your picture will be indoor. I use my 50 or 24-105 with bounce flash most of the time. I would think that the 70-200 is going to be useful at toddler age.
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CosmoKid Goldmember  4,235 posts Likes: 11 Joined May 2009 Location: NJ More info | Feb 04, 2010 15:28 | #3 agree on the flash. Joe- 2 bodies, L 2.8 zoom trilogy and a couple of primes
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ahendarman Senior Member 851 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2008 Location: SoCal More info | Feb 04, 2010 15:34 | #4 |
Feb 04, 2010 15:35 | #5 forgot to mention that I have a flash.
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Feb 04, 2010 15:37 | #6 does anyone find macro lenses to be useful to get close-ups of the baby's features? or is it acheieved also by cropping?
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Feb 04, 2010 15:38 | #7 ahendarman wrote in post #9541517  I also advice to bring a good P&S to the delivery room so you can let the nurse take a picture of you and your baby. good tip. maybe i can just have them shoot in green box mode.
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BigBlueDodge Goldmember  3,726 posts Joined May 2005 Location: Lonestar State More info | Feb 04, 2010 15:40 | #8 well, to be honest you don't need another lens. The 24-105L and 50 1.4 are both adequate for your needs. The 24-105L is a great general purpose lens, and the 50 1.4 is great for shallow DOF/Portrait. Now in 2-3 years your needs might change, but for now, both lenses you have are fine. David (aka BigBlueDodge)
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Feb 04, 2010 15:56 | #9 BigBlueDodge wrote in post #9541557 well, to be honest you don't need another lens. The 24-105L and 50 1.4 are both adequate for your needs. The 24-105L is a great general purpose lens, and the 50 1.4 is great for shallow DOF/Portrait. Now in 2-3 years your needs might change, but for now, both lenses you have are fine. I second the suggestion for a flash. I appreciate your honesty. You're probably right. I'm always looking for an excuse to get new gear
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themadman Cream of the Crop  18,871 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2009 Location: Northern California More info | Feb 04, 2010 15:58 | #10 byunts wrote in post #9541684 I appreciate your honesty. You're probably right. I'm always looking for an excuse to get new gear  Lol, with a new baby, you will need all the money you can save. Will | WilliamLiuPhotography.com
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Feb 04, 2010 15:59 | #11 24-105 and 70-200 are the lenses I use most for my grandchildren. Canon G1X II, 1D MKIV, 5DSR, 5DIV, 5D MKII, 16-35/2.8L II, 24-70/2.8L II, 70-200/2.8L IS II, IS, 100-400/4.5-5.6 L IS II, 500/4 L IS II, 24-105/4 IS, 50/2.5 macro, 1.4x MKII, 1.4X MKIII, 2X MKIII,580EX II, 550EXs(2), ST-E2.
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KCMOAl Goldmember  1,115 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO More info | Feb 04, 2010 16:00 | #12 My grandson just turned 2 so I've been at it for that long so far. The 24-105 and a flash (with a diffuser) is perfect. However, I turn to my 35L quite often particularly as the outdoor light goes down (their house is well lit with window light). Have fun with the "babty". Film: Leica M-4, Elan 7E, Rolleiflex 2.8f, Pentax 645 -- Digital: Canon Pro-1, EOS 5D Mk III
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plasticmotif Goldmember  3,174 posts Likes: 2 Joined Sep 2008 Location: Tennessee More info | Feb 04, 2010 16:03 | #13 themadman wrote in post #9541700 Lol, with a new baby, you will need all the money you can save. My baby gave me a $6,000 tax return...woowoo Mac P.
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Feb 04, 2010 16:42 | #14 plasticmotif wrote in post #9541737 My baby gave me a $6,000 tax return...woowoo
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themadman Cream of the Crop 18,871 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2009 Location: Northern California More info | Feb 04, 2010 16:45 | #15 plasticmotif wrote in post #9541737 My baby gave me a $6,000 tax return...woowoo Thats a drop in the bucket if you consider the cost of raising a child (not including college) over the life of the child [0-18] is OVER $200,000 Will | WilliamLiuPhotography.com
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