Best Lens for Baby Pictures.

[ahab1372]

I agree with the 17-55. My neighbor has it and it hardly ever leaves the camera. I personally got the EF-S 15-85 f/3.5-5.6 instead because I preferred the greater focal length range over the constant 2.8 aperture, but my kids are older and most of my pictures are outside. With a newborn I suppose you will take more pictures inside where the larger max aperture will be a greater advantage. It will also allow more nice background blur.
I would also add an external flash before you add a tele, the 430EX II is a great choice. It makes a huge difference over the built-in flash.

Arnt

[Magijr]

I agree with the 17-55. My neighbor has it and it hardly ever leaves the camera. I personally got the EF-S 15-85 f/3.5-5.6 instead because I preferred the greater focal length range over the constant 2.8 aperture, but my kids are older and most of my pictures are outside. With a newborn I suppose you will take more pictures inside where the larger max aperture will be a greater advantage. It will also allow more nice background blur.
I would also add an external flash before you add a tele, the 430EX II is a great choice. It makes a huge difference over the built-in flash.

Arnt

"Thank you for your information, I am going to now purchase an external flash, another response suggested the same flash, the 430 EX II. Thank you again."

[Magijr]

Thank you all for your input, suggestions and advice.

Does anyone have an opinion on the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens?

Is this aperture too low for indoor photography?

[HDNitehawk]

Thank you all for your input, suggestions and advice.

Does anyone have an opinion on the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens?

Is this aperture too low for indoor photography?

The 17-55mm F/2.8 will be better indoors. IMO I would say the 24-105 would be a better outdoor lens than indoor.

[Magijr]

The 17-55mm F/2.8 will be better indoors. IMO I would say the 24-105 would be a better outdoor lens than indoor.

Thank you for your feedback.

[neuroanatomist]

The 17-55mm F/2.8 will be better indoors. IMO I would say the 24-105 would be a better outdoor lens than indoor.

+1. 24mm on APS-C is often not wide enough indoors, where you can't back up if you need a wider FoV. IMO, the 24-105L is another lens that delivers a more useful range on FF than APS-C. I did use it on my 7D when I wanted a weather-sealed combo for shooting in the rain, but otherwise the 17-55mm was the lens I'd grab first on APS-C.

[Jon Ruyle]

I may be in the minority here, but I like a little more focal length when shooting babies. They're small after all, so I want a narrow FOV. On a camera like the rebel, I'd like to use a 70-200 zoom or an 85mm prime (budget will determine aperture- the faster the better IMO).

The best part is, when the kids get bigger, these same focal lengths work great for portraits with a full frame camera. Isn't that a great excuse to upgrade your body 3-5 years down the line?

[Magijr]

[QUOTE=Jon Ruyle;74234]I may be in the minority here, but I like a little more focal length when shooting babies. They're small after all, so I want a narrow FOV. On a camera like the rebel, I'd like to use a 70-200 zoom or an 85mm prime (budget will determine aperture- the faster the better IMO).

Thats a great point, I spoke with a gentleman early today whom said just about the same thing. What would you recommend for a 70-200 zoom?