Zoom or Prime Lens for family portraits, newborn photography, events

[JessCone13]

Hey Canon Community,

New photographer here and I'm stuck between choosing a Prime or Zoom lens for my first lens. I'm between the RF 50mm 1.2 or the 24-70mm 2.8. My focus is family portraits, newborn photography, with the occasional events. I essentially wish I can have both but need some insight on what other beginners started with or any advice you might have. 

[kvbarkley]

What camera?

I suggest a zoom. If you have an RF-S camera, the RF-S 18-150 is an excellent all around lens.

[JessCone13]

I'm going to get the EOS R Mark II

[johnrmoyer]

I do not have either of these lenses, but it seems to me that the RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM is better unless one is using a crop sensor.

https://personal.canon.jp/product/camera/rf/rf50-f12l/spec 

https://personal.canon.jp/product/camera/rf/rf24-70-f28l/spec

[shadowsports]

@JessCone,

There is no such camera as a EOS R mkII 😉. Maybe it's a typo.  

In any event, get the zoom 🙂. The 24-70 f2.8 is a fantastic lens. 

[JessCone13]

Whoops, yes typo! I've got my head so wrapped up on which RF lens that I forgot to add the 6 lol. Thanks for your opinion 😊