Newborn Photography Tips: The 2 best newborn photography lenses. Have you ever wondered if you’re using the BEST newborn photography lenses?
This is one of the number one questions we hear when it comes to newborn photography. If you’re just getting started in the newborn niche, you’ll no doubt be wondering if you have the right lenses to capture those precious little babies. Or if you’re already an established newborn photographer, maybe you’ve been thinking that it might be time to invest in a new lens because you feel your newborn images are lacking a little bit. So here are some tips for you, and what I’ve discovered are the best lenses for newborn photography.
HOW MANY LENSES DO YOU NEED?
Click this quick tutorial, Kimberlee from Cole’s Classroom shares the top types of lenses that you should be using for your newborn photography sessions, along with some great tips for beginning newborn photographers.
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How do you get good results holding the macro? I find I get camera shake when holding it. Also do you use AF or manual. I am not a professional but would like to take some photos of my grandchildren. Appreciate any advice you may have. I do have a macro and 50mm.
What camera do you use?
What's the cheapest canon dslr camera you could recommend for NB photography? Thanks!
Hi. Is it an option to use an extension tube to create macro shots from a normal 24-70 f2.8? Thanks
Gerard
I have both of those lenses, but don't seem to be able to get close enough to the baby without losing focus. Any suggestion please?
I have the Canon SL2 with the 18-55mm lens but I want to buy a better lens for birth photography. I'm going to take pictures for a friend in two month from now but I'm finding it hard to find the perfect lens. What can you recommend me for that occasion?
Does anyone use the Sigma 70-300mm DG HSM MACRO lens 4-5.6?
Great video! Thanks for getting more detail with the pro’s and con’s.
So the real difference between a kit lens and a 50mm prime lens is the f stop, correct? So, as long as i have a great lighting the kit lens should do just as good as a prime lens?
consider Zeiss for those go-to focal lengths. the difference is very noticeable
I have the Canon 50mm 1.8. Do you think this could work as a go to in place of the 1.2? The 1.2 is so expensive for a beginner
I'm trying to do newborn photography with my daughter. I have a canon rebel t6 with the basic lenses 18-55mm and 75-300mm, are these useable for newborn pictures? Mine have been turning out grainy and or too dark
Hi Kimberly great video!
24-70mm f2.8 all day for me – occasionally a 50mm f1.4
Distortion is easily fixed in Lightroom, with one click… people really shouldn't use that as a deciding factor – plus you can always shoot wider and crop in post if you're really worried about it. I do in home newborns only, the 35 is a must because you never know how much space you'll actually have. And a macro is definitely a must, I agree.
Thanks!
I use the 35mm sigma art lens 1.4 and the 100mm macro 2.8 for my newborn sessions, sometimes I will use my 50mm but I find I can do everything and get great results with those
Thanks for your clear and succinct video. I have a Nikon D300s crop sensor camera so I bought a Nikkor fx 35mm f2.0 lens for my brand new grandson's photo shoot considering the natural crop I thought the 35mm would act like the 50mm to get up close and personal. Will I experience the Distortion issue you discussed with my 35mm acting like a 50mm in my crop sensor camera??????
how about 24-70 !
Good! Keep it up!