Best lens for newborn photos

Just wondering what lens/combo you think is best for newborn (like one week new) photos. (I'm only including the lenses that I own). I'm inclined to think either the 100mm macro or the 85 f/1.2 with extension tube. I'm specifically referring to use on a full-frame body.

Were it me (and it was/is), it would be the 24 / 1.4L and 15 / 2.8 FE. For example:

Canon 5D + 24 / 1.4L @ f / 2, 1/60, ISO 1600

http://www.pbase.com/j​oemama/image/92131266

Nice shots... 24 and 15 aren't normally what spring to mind when people ask about baby portraits, but those shots work well

I'd go with the 85mm f/1.2, though I don't have the 1.2 (only the 1.8 ) so I don't know what the MFD's like (and whether you need the extension tube).

sleepo wrote in post #7539962
Nice shots... 24 and 15 aren't normally what spring to mind when people ask about baby portraits, but those shots work well

Thanks! For my tastes and style, the wider AOV and closer perspective that UWAs offer seems more fitting for infants and toddlers than does the more classic framing and perspective used with longer lenses.

Hey man. I like how you're being encouraging and all, but shouldn't you get your little one something easier to manage than an SLR? At a week old they don't have a lot of strength or coordination.

I'd recommend a g10 while they're developing their eye.

None of these options, either a fast 24, 35 or 50. You don't want to flash your newborn too much, nor does the hospital.

I noticed many people recommended a 24-105 and I'm a bit surprised by it. For those that recommended it, could you please explain?

sleepo wrote in post #7539962
Nice shots... 24 and 15 aren't normally what spring to mind when people ask about baby portraits, but those shots work well

I'd go with the 85mm f/1.2, though I don't have the 1.2 (only the 1.8 ) so I don't know what the MFD's like (and whether you need the extension tube).

I've tried to use the 85 f/1.2 before and the minimum focus distance has been an issue. That's why I thought that an extension tube would be useful. I also figured that since a flash would not be preferred, a fast lens would be useful.

joe mama wrote in post #7539973
Thanks! For my tastes and style, the wider AOV and closer perspective that UWAs offer seems more fitting for infants and toddlers than does the more classic framing and perspective used with longer lenses.

I never even thought of using a wide angle lens, but I love the shots and will try using a wider angle.

nuffi wrote in post #7540001
Hey man. I like how you're being encouraging and all, but shouldn't you get your little one something easier to manage than an SLR? At a week old they don't have a lot of strength or coordination.

I'd recommend a g10 while they're developing their eye.

LOL.

nuffi wrote in post #7540001
Hey man. I like how you're being encouraging and all, but shouldn't you get your little one something easier to manage than an SLR? At a week old they don't have a lot of strength or coordination.

I'd recommend a g10 while they're developing their eye.

No no no, get them a rebel, the larger control surfaces and buttons will make it alot easier for a little one to hold and use...

The FE makes beautiful pictures. Nice shots!

For me it would think the 24 & 50.

None of your choices, imo, but if those are the only choices, the 24-105. The other lenses are too long.

An extension tube on those lenses would give you, in some cases, only a few inches of focus range (I asked about tubes on another thread), so that's not an option.

I will be using the 24 1.4 II on Friday for the birth of my daughter. I have a 17-55, but rented the 24 for the next few weeks. I really like the minimum focusing distance of the 24.

I shot my son on his "birthday" with my 85 and 30 primes (on my 40D) I didn't start to "flash" him until week #2.

I would intuitively go for a set of primes, like 24+85, because of the need to use natural light. However, newer cameras handle ISO noise rather and f/2.8 zooms will certainly work if you are willing to increasing the ISO.

Edit: Joe, I forgot to say that these shots are stunning !