Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim: I recommend you buy a used Leica R 60mm/f2.8 macro lens. I bought a used 2-cam lens for $500 last year from Jim Kuehl (Phone 515-225-0110). I later sold it and bought a similar used 3-cam lens for $600 that is usable with both my old Leicaflex SL and SL2, and new Leica R8 cameras. This lens is stunning, both at macro ranges and normal shooting distances. I know because I have slides in my files going back 20 years shot with Nikon, Canon and Pentax lenses, and the 25-year old Leica macro lens always produces better slides with cleaner colors and sharper images. The lens creates a 3-dimensional effect in projected slides that is hard to describe! I use it as my standard lens when taking pictures with Leica SLRs. Sincerely, Muhammad R.K. Chishty, Ph.D Associate Professor of Finance Graham School of Management Saint Xavier University 3700 West 103rd St Chicago, IL 60655, USA