[Leica] Seeking general macro advice

[lambroving at worldnet.att.net (William G. Lamb, III)]

Scott,

I believe it is, and Doug's experience would seem to confirm.

The SL & 60/2.8 IS almost a "system". The balance alone
seems to make these shots possible. All my other snaps
are with M's.

Regards,

William

At 04:09 AM 2/3/2006 -0500, you wrote:
>Thanks to all for the good advice.  Looks like the 90/4 might do the
>trick for my modest magnification needs, but not the most "ergonomic"
>option.
>
>I'm reluctant to start a new small format camera system, but it seems
>a used SL and the Leica 60 is a reasonably priced combo I could just
>dedicate to the macro jobs.
>The 100 APO seems by all accounts to be like a superb lens,  but even
>used will likely blow my budget.
>
>Loved the pics. William's lighting was so wonderful, I wonder if this
>"painterly rendition" is reprentative of the 60's overall performance.
>
>Lots to consider.  Thanks so much!
>
>Scott