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timb64 · 04-26-2021, 05:11 AM

No suprise, it would be my trusty16-85.

**UncleVanya** · 04-26-2021, 05:21 AM

My 1930’s era handbook of chemistry and physics, a nice 4x5 camera and a normal lens and some chemicals and paper.

Oh wait Pentax only...

Maybe I could use a 6x7 and make some kind of plate film adapter...

Alright, assuming I have electricity and a computer and a digital camera and lens combo...

I’d go for a superzoom. 18-250 or 270 seems the most versatile to document anything I could face photographing. Add a k-3iii and you’re set.

vijaykishan · 04-26-2021, 05:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by swanlefitte

A* 1200mm to look for ships. On the new k3iii.

Yup, that's it. Probably make some DSO pictures to while away time until some ships passes by. Of course I have a solar powered battery charger, Astro-tracer and a stack of memory cards ;-)

**Bruce Clark** · 04-26-2021, 06:06 AM - **2 Likes**

smc PENTAX-DA 1:2.8 40mm Limited is my choice.

Lightweight and sharp.

simsburyphoto · 04-26-2021, 06:35 AM

KP - DA 16-85
K1ii - DFA 24-70

**sergysergy** · 04-26-2021, 06:57 AM

28-105 for versatility

Caribe · 04-26-2021, 07:46 AM

My first Pentax was a K-30, in those days I used to travel to a tiny Caribbean island that could be considered deserted (population ~8, park rangers and scientists mostly). Hot with beautiful beaches, plenty of caves, several endangered species no were else to be seen. Just a couple of campsites, no drinking water. K-30 is small, light but rugged and it made a great combination with the also compact 18-135. Otherwise I would go with several lenses. 20-40, 77, 55-300. I tend to go with smaller and lighter. Now with my KP.

Last edited by Caribe; 04-26-2021 at 07:53 AM.

Waffles · 04-26-2021, 08:34 AM - **2 Likes**

70 Ltd. If I were rescued Id feel confident in having more keepers to show once I was home.

**Kevin B123** · 04-26-2021, 09:08 AM

I'm going to assume this desert island is metaphorical, meaning I have no dosh.
So the 28-105 it is, since I have it and it gets the job done.

shyrsio · 04-26-2021, 09:45 AM

I'm sorry but I have to be to be technical about this... what would you use the camera in the island for...? Spotting preys and passing ships right? Therefore a 55-300 would be my weapon of choice. The longer ones are heavier and bulky and less reach is virtually useless. 😜

**EssJayEff** · 04-26-2021, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by GUB

I would go for a nice fast prime. Best lens to start a fire with!

Exactly what I was thinking . . . only I'd use non-Pentax lens with an adapter just in case it got ruined from the intensity. Tha way I'd be able to use my Pentax lenses after I was rescued.

**ramseybuckeye** · 04-26-2021, 11:31 AM

55-300 plm

house · 04-26-2021, 11:38 AM

For me it would have to be in the (equiv) 28-50mm range. I like the DA70 but it's to long.

Of my current lenses I'd pick the HDFA35 on FF, not a very exciting lens but fast enough wide enough and delivers nice images. A great allrounder with appropriate size.

**MossyRocks** · 04-26-2021, 11:47 AM - **1 Like**

Since you said desert island that means lots of clear dry nights with no light pollution so for me the obvious answer is the legend, my SMC A* 400 F/2.8 ED [IF].

Originally posted by DWS1

Whichever lens has the largest elements in it so I can start a fire when the sun is out.

Another reason for the legend.

jeallen01 · 04-26-2021, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by carlb

Probably the 16-85 for its all-round versatility.

That would - with a K3 III! - probably be "my combo of choice" - but until I could consider that to be "economically viable" then it would be the K-70 + "white solenoid" and my old but "great" V1 Sigma 17-70 (albeit that it's not WR!).

OTOH, my "greatest concerns" would be "OK, got great shots", but how could I view my shots apart from the rear screen?? - and what I would then do when the battery then ran "flat" because I probably wouldn't have any way to recharge it?????

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04-26-2021, 05:11 AM	#31
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	No suprise, it would be my trusty16-85.

04-26-2021, 05:21 AM	#32
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,476	My 1930’s era handbook of chemistry and physics, a nice 4x5 camera and a normal lens and some chemicals and paper. Oh wait Pentax only... Maybe I could use a 6x7 and make some kind of plate film adapter... Alright, assuming I have electricity and a computer and a digital camera and lens combo... I’d go for a superzoom. 18-250 or 270 seems the most versatile to document anything I could face photographing. Add a k-3iii and you’re set.

04-26-2021, 05:56 AM - 1 Like	#33
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,006	Originally posted by swanlefitte A* 1200mm to look for ships. On the new k3iii. Yup, that's it. Probably make some DSO pictures to while away time until some ships passes by. Of course I have a solar powered battery charger, Astro-tracer and a stack of memory cards ;-)

04-26-2021, 06:06 AM - 2 Likes	#34
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	smc PENTAX-DA 1:2.8 40mm Limited is my choice. Lightweight and sharp.

04-26-2021, 06:35 AM	#35
simsburyphoto Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 244	KP - DA 16-85 K1ii - DFA 24-70

04-26-2021, 06:57 AM	#36
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,176	28-105 for versatility

04-26-2021, 07:46 AM	#37
Caribe Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 90	My first Pentax was a K-30, in those days I used to travel to a tiny Caribbean island that could be considered deserted (population ~8, park rangers and scientists mostly). Hot with beautiful beaches, plenty of caves, several endangered species no were else to be seen. Just a couple of campsites, no drinking water. K-30 is small, light but rugged and it made a great combination with the also compact 18-135. Otherwise I would go with several lenses. 20-40, 77, 55-300. I tend to go with smaller and lighter. Now with my KP. Last edited by Caribe; 04-26-2021 at 07:53 AM.

04-26-2021, 08:34 AM - 2 Likes	#38
Waffles Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: The Carolinas Posts: 461	70 Ltd. If I were rescued Id feel confident in having more keepers to show once I was home.

04-26-2021, 09:08 AM	#39
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,191	I'm going to assume this desert island is metaphorical, meaning I have no dosh. So the 28-105 it is, since I have it and it gets the job done.

04-26-2021, 09:45 AM	#40
shyrsio Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Tirana Posts: 780	I'm sorry but I have to be to be technical about this... what would you use the camera in the island for...? Spotting preys and passing ships right? Therefore a 55-300 would be my weapon of choice. The longer ones are heavier and bulky and less reach is virtually useless. 😜

04-26-2021, 11:16 AM	#41
EssJayEff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: near Saxapahaw, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 977	Originally posted by GUB I would go for a nice fast prime. Best lens to start a fire with! Exactly what I was thinking . . . only I'd use non-Pentax lens with an adapter just in case it got ruined from the intensity. Tha way I'd be able to use my Pentax lenses after I was rescued.

04-26-2021, 11:31 AM	#42
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	55-300 plm

04-26-2021, 11:38 AM	#43
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	For me it would have to be in the (equiv) 28-50mm range. I like the DA70 but it's to long. Of my current lenses I'd pick the HDFA35 on FF, not a very exciting lens but fast enough wide enough and delivers nice images. A great allrounder with appropriate size.

04-26-2021, 11:47 AM - 1 Like	#44
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Since you said desert island that means lots of clear dry nights with no light pollution so for me the obvious answer is the legend, my SMC A* 400 F/2.8 ED [IF]. Originally posted by DWS1 Whichever lens has the largest elements in it so I can start a fire when the sun is out. Another reason for the legend.

04-26-2021, 12:16 PM	#45
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by carlb Probably the 16-85 for its all-round versatility. That would - with a K3 III! - probably be "my combo of choice" - but until I could consider that to be "economically viable" then it would be the K-70 + "white solenoid" and my old but "great" V1 Sigma 17-70 (albeit that it's not WR!). OTOH, my "greatest concerns" would be "OK, got great shots", but how could I view my shots apart from the rear screen?? - and what I would then do when the battery then ran "flat" because I probably wouldn't have any way to recharge it?????

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