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Struggling between RF USM and STM lineup as an amateur

Started 3 weeks ago | Questions thread
Arthur Stanley Jefferson Contributing Member • Posts: 809
Re: So many good replies here…

Canon_Guy wrote:

Arthur Stanley Jefferson wrote:

This is a good thread, with so many good replies already.

Right now I would recommend an R6mk2, an adapted EF 24-70 F2.8 mk2 and an RF 70-200 F2.8 or F4.

I’d also strongly recommend you look into an off camera flash and trigger setup, with Octobox, or at least very large reflectors.

I'd strongly avoid that with the newborn for at least few first months. Their eyes are too sensitive for strong flash light.

I’d get an R5mk2 in a year or two and then get a RF50 f1.2 or EF35 F1.4 mk2

Have a look at my gear list, I use all those lenses for kids except 16-35 F4. The old EF 100 usm macro F2.8 is razor sharp and cheap. 135 F2 is amazing, as are the EF24-70 2.8 mk2

Good luck

Obviously you need to know how close, how diffuse and how much power to use…maybe ask anne

https://www.annegeddes.com/galleries

 Arthur Stanley Jefferson's gear list:Arthur Stanley Jefferson's gear list
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM Canon EF 135mm F2L USM Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Canon EF 70-200mm F4L IS USM +4 more
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