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You could look at the Sigma 70 2.8 macro.  It a good compromise on focal length and excellent at macro.  It also fits the budget category.  I've seen it on sale periodically for less than $500.

Could you recommend any?

I've been waiting for a good price on a used S1 but most of the deals seem to be on the S1R.  After much research I decided to skip the S5 because it is so videocentric.

I use the 18-56 as a general carry around lens and love the Leica colors.  If you shop around you could find it used for $800.

A quick search on Liveauctioneers.com turned up 16 auction results for Gandolfi cameras.  Most were sold at the annual Leica auction in Germany however two have sold recently by Chiswick Auctions ...

Here's a few pictures that I took of my friend's antique German candy container collection.  I cleaned up the white backgrounds with GIMP.

You'll never hear too much about the T series because it is a niche product from a niche company.  When it first appeared I thought that the styling and user interface was revolutionary.  In fifty ...

I actually stayed home to watch the press release live for the S5.  If it gets good reviews for the AF I'll probably preorder it.

Thank-you for the good information.  I'm leaning towards a 24" by 36" softbox to start with.

Thanks for letting me know about the built in receiver.  I'll give it a try and see if it works.

Thank-you for your response.  I shot those photos with my old LED lights.  It will be a little while before I use the studio light since I still need to get a stand, trigger and softbox for it.  ...

Thank-you for the good information.  I'm guessing that the scrim is the fabric furthest from the bulb.  Is there a specific type of scrim to get for the softest most even lighting?  I included a ...

Thank-you for taking the time to answer me.  You've been a big help.

Thank-you for the advice on the softbox.  Are these generic products or I have to get one specifically made for my light?  Are there any brands that you would recommend?  It did not come with a ...

Thank-you for the good suggestions.  The Impact Power Trigger you recommended is around 75% off right how so that seems like a great deal.

I've never used a strobe before but I was at an auction last week and picked up a Photogenic Lighting Powerlight 1250 studio light with a 500 watt flash and a 250 watt modeling light.  It came ...

As a very amateur photographer I was  hoping for a simpler and hopefully less expensive camera.  Form wise I was hoping for something closer to the Leica CL but with IBIS.  Since I don't upgrade ...

When the S5 was first announced I thought that I would be one of the first buyers in line for it.  I already own three L mount lens from Leica and Sigma for my Leica T.  As much as I enjoy using ...

I bought a used TL and 18-56 lens almost two years ago and absolutely love using it.  Coupled with the visoflex its a great relatively compact system.  After using the TL for a few months I gave ...

I'm curious to know where you saw the 1299 leak. I've been reading 1998 elsewhere.