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New Fuji Lens for newborn

Started Jun 29, 2017 | Discussions thread
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Re: New Fuji Lens for newborn

Mons1eur wrote:

Hi,

I know this is very early but my Mrs is expecting and we are planning for our first born's arrival next year. So after becoming a soon to be daddy I somehow have managed to convince my wife to to let me buy a new lens to take those awesome photos for our child.

I have an X-T10 with an 18-55. I am not a pro but like I have learnt a lot with this setup. I have been looking at Fuji's XF 90mm F2 R LM WR.

Just wondering what the guru's of dpreview think about the best lens for a newborn to go along with 18-55 or if that is enough?

TIA

I think you need to consider what type of photos. I agree on the comments about low light and not using flash, but with a baby, you do have more flexibility with positioning for natural light as they don't move much.

I think the 23 or 35 f2 would be fine for now, the 90 is awesome for later when kids start moving and the high AF speed is perfect. The 56 will work now, but the moment they start getting moment, the AF speed will be a little slow.

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