Best lens combo for baby shots at hospital

KN13 wrote:

My wife and are are potentially days away from the birth of our first child (a little girl) and I want to have my kit ready for in hospital shots after my responsibilities during labor are complete (i.e. camera is not coming out until the baby has arrived and we've both had a chance to hold her). I have a 5D3 and am trying to figure out what lenses to bring with me. Given that I won't bring a flash (too bright for newborn eyes) I'm trying to maximize my fast lenses while still having enough flexibility for nice shots.

My initial thought is to bring these lenses:

1. 24 2.8 IS

2. 50 1.4

3. 70-200 2.8 IS

4. 100 2.8 Macro (tokina)

What do you guys think? as an alternate I thought of bringing my 24-105 but at F4 it may be too slow for nice shots and is heavier than the 24 prime. I know the 70-200 is a beast but it just shoots so nice that I think I'd be disappointed without it.

if that is your lens collection, you'll have a tough time to selecting the ideal lens for the occasion! i think a 35mm lens would be ideal because it'll give you a chance to set yourself in a tight situation by taking a couple steps forward or backward for ideal position to take the shot. i am in the same situation, expecting my first grandson in a couple of months i have my 24-70mm f2.8II and as a backup, i'll take my 35mm f1.4 as well. you never know what to expect in the hospital, the lighting, the crowd (the other newly parents and families). i like to be there so i'll be able to take the earliest photo of my grandson as possible. i think the 24-70 f2.8II should be able to cover pretty tight situation and i'll have my 1Dx for high iso, if need be. good luck to you and your wife, and your new daughter

cheerz.