Desert Island Lens?

**Serkevan** · 04-28-2021, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by MossyRocks

Unfortunately it kind of has to be as I haven't won the lottery yet. However once the new stuff excitement wears off you realize that you are just left stuff that you spent your hard earned money on. I don't need more stuff for the sake of owning more stuff but I wouldn't mind being able to spend like a lottery winner. I want things I like using and are useful, so while the A* 400/2.8 was rather spendy it is a joy to use and does what I ask of it wonderfully.

Yeah, I am looking forward to the D FA 21 for example because I really, really use the M20/4 a lot and I'd love to have a modern, high-quality lens in that focal length. But money is money, so it will have to be a truly astonishing lens (I don't quite doubt it, though).

**TER-OR** · 04-28-2021, 01:24 PM

I'd have to go with a 100mm macro, I'd get tired of the long view. Close views of critters and objects would probably keep me at least a bit entertained.

**clackers** · 04-28-2021, 04:56 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by TER-OR

I'd have to go with a 100mm macro, I'd get tired of the long view. Close views of critters and objects would probably keep me at least a bit entertained.

Don't get too close, Terry. In numbers, these things could suddenly work out that you're an excellent source of protein, and have to sleep at some stage!

lesmore49 · 04-28-2021, 05:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Don't get too close, Terry. In numbers, these things could suddenly work out that you're an excellent source of protein, and have to sleep at some stage!

Wowsers !

We don't have them things out here on the prairies.

**AgentL** · 04-28-2021, 05:18 PM - **2 Likes**

Hmm, my desert island lens would have to be a tiny 18.3mm lens... that's permanently fixed to my GR III... because that's my desert island camera!

**clackers** · 04-28-2021, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by dbs

I see a slight problem there
Not all deserted islands have coconut palms

Then we'll need you to visit regularly in a little boat to deliver Vitamin E pills, Dave. We of course won't want to be rescued.

dbs · 04-28-2021, 11:57 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by clackers

Then we'll need you to visit regularly in a little boat to deliver Vitamin E pills, Dave. We of course won't want to be rescued.

I'll have a spare pair of oars just incase you change your mind

**UncleVanya** · 04-29-2021, 06:15 AM

Have you thought about the AFA 1.7x to use with the 400? It gives semi autofocus and has very good quality. The 2x-L is probably better by a bit, but when you aren’t doing Astro you might enjoy the af.

texandrews · 04-29-2021, 06:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Don't get too close, Terry. In numbers, these things could suddenly work out that you're an excellent source of protein, and have to sleep at some stage!

Yeah, see, that's the thing about desert islands. Ya never know what's on them....

**RICHARD L.** · 04-29-2021, 08:05 AM

If somebody got shipwrecked and ended on a deserted island, I guess they would have let their heavy supertelephoto lenses (400 to 1200 mm monsters) sink so as to stay afloat and survive in the water

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Regards

Wheatfield · 04-29-2021, 08:47 AM - **1 Like**

D fa* 85/1.4.

**MossyRocks** · 04-29-2021, 10:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Don't get too close, Terry. In numbers, these things could suddenly work out that you're an excellent source of protein, and have to sleep at some stage!

The coconut crab. I guess they are a favorite of some Pacific Islanders from what I have heard from some people who have been stationed at bases where they can be found.

ChristianRock · 04-29-2021, 12:30 PM

If you get stuck on a desert island, hopefully there's going to be wind. Always carry a dynamo with you just in case, if you watched this movie you'll understand

You Tube

**TER-OR** · 04-29-2021, 01:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Don't get too close, Terry. In numbers, these things could suddenly work out that you're an excellent source of protein, and have to sleep at some stage!

Still useful! It's a decent telephoto!

**clackers** · 04-29-2021, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by dbs

I'll have a spare pair of oars just incase you change your mind

(Laughs). Yes, there could be Trouble In Paradise! That's how all the movies seem to end, like The Beach and Lord of the Flies.

One moment everyone's high fiving and waving glowsticks at night, the next they're hunting each other with improvised spears.

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04-28-2021, 01:16 PM	#61
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by MossyRocks Unfortunately it kind of has to be as I haven't won the lottery yet. However once the new stuff excitement wears off you realize that you are just left stuff that you spent your hard earned money on. I don't need more stuff for the sake of owning more stuff but I wouldn't mind being able to spend like a lottery winner. I want things I like using and are useful, so while the A* 400/2.8 was rather spendy it is a joy to use and does what I ask of it wonderfully. Yeah, I am looking forward to the D FA 21 for example because I really, really use the M20/4 a lot and I'd love to have a modern, high-quality lens in that focal length. But money is money, so it will have to be a truly astonishing lens (I don't quite doubt it, though).

04-28-2021, 01:24 PM	#62
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	I'd have to go with a 100mm macro, I'd get tired of the long view. Close views of critters and objects would probably keep me at least a bit entertained.

04-28-2021, 04:56 PM - 2 Likes	#63
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by TER-OR I'd have to go with a 100mm macro, I'd get tired of the long view. Close views of critters and objects would probably keep me at least a bit entertained. Don't get too close, Terry. In numbers, these things could suddenly work out that you're an excellent source of protein, and have to sleep at some stage!

04-28-2021, 05:04 PM - 1 Like	#64
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by clackers Don't get too close, Terry. In numbers, these things could suddenly work out that you're an excellent source of protein, and have to sleep at some stage! Wowsers ! We don't have them things out here on the prairies.

04-28-2021, 05:18 PM - 2 Likes	#65
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,759	Hmm, my desert island lens would have to be a tiny 18.3mm lens... that's permanently fixed to my GR III... because that's my desert island camera!

04-28-2021, 05:32 PM	#66
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by dbs I see a slight problem there Not all deserted islands have coconut palms Then we'll need you to visit regularly in a little boat to deliver Vitamin E pills, Dave. We of course won't want to be rescued.

04-28-2021, 11:57 PM - 2 Likes	#67
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by clackers Then we'll need you to visit regularly in a little boat to deliver Vitamin E pills, Dave. We of course won't want to be rescued. I'll have a spare pair of oars just incase you change your mind

04-29-2021, 06:15 AM	#68
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	Have you thought about the AFA 1.7x to use with the 400? It gives semi autofocus and has very good quality. The 2x-L is probably better by a bit, but when you aren’t doing Astro you might enjoy the af.

04-29-2021, 06:57 AM - 1 Like	#69
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,394	Originally posted by clackers Don't get too close, Terry. In numbers, these things could suddenly work out that you're an excellent source of protein, and have to sleep at some stage! Yeah, see, that's the thing about desert islands. Ya never know what's on them....

04-29-2021, 08:05 AM	#70
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,623	If somebody got shipwrecked and ended on a deserted island, I guess they would have let their heavy supertelephoto lenses (400 to 1200 mm monsters) sink so as to stay afloat and survive in the water . Regards

04-29-2021, 08:47 AM - 1 Like	#71
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,986	D fa* 85/1.4.

04-29-2021, 10:48 AM - 1 Like	#72
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Originally posted by clackers Don't get too close, Terry. In numbers, these things could suddenly work out that you're an excellent source of protein, and have to sleep at some stage! The coconut crab. I guess they are a favorite of some Pacific Islanders from what I have heard from some people who have been stationed at bases where they can be found.

04-29-2021, 01:54 PM - 1 Like	#74
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Originally posted by clackers Don't get too close, Terry. In numbers, these things could suddenly work out that you're an excellent source of protein, and have to sleep at some stage! Still useful! It's a decent telephoto!

04-29-2021, 04:27 PM	#75
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by dbs I'll have a spare pair of oars just incase you change your mind (Laughs). Yes, there could be Trouble In Paradise! That's how all the movies seem to end, like The Beach and Lord of the Flies. One moment everyone's high fiving and waving glowsticks at night, the next they're hunting each other with improvised spears.