The proper Pentax cap is quite substantial, worth trying to find one.
Good to see that you have the case. Mine is still mint as well
although the lens isn't

I've just bought a 24mm Ensinor off Rocky for about £15 less
than they go for on ebay..... fingers crossed

Kiron were the first with clamps (zoomlock) and they also had two stops that let you restrict the focus between say 10-30M

It's in English Gareth.... Rubber Lens creep bands.... sold on ebay for
various lenses to stop zoom creep

Seems too much trouble creating an account

Just posted a sample image taken with the A*300 to my portfolio.

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Excellent lens I've got one along with the DA*300mm f/4
The picture from the A* is actually 11% bigger then the DA*
In other words if you take a photo at 6M you would need to be
stood 5.5M away with the DA* for the same size image.

It's also minute for a 300mm and the lens hood collapses out
of the way. No need for a tripod shoe. Works well with a TC.

Use a small extension tube to get closer than 4M

The DA* is slightly sharper wide open, both are similar
stopped down.

Good price for a very under rated lens.

That seller (possibly a member on here) has always had Pentax gear on his website. Quite a good online copy of the catalogue here link

He's also got a SMC Pentax-F 50mm f/1.4 for £269 which I'm tempted by because I wasn't happy with the FA I had. Just bought a CZ 35mm f/2.4 Flektogon so I'll probably give the 50mm a miss. Here's the ebay link

An old pump up Flit Fly Spray would look nice!

Edit: For anyone who doesn't know what a Flit Fly Spray is here's a link click on
the photo (from the days before aerosols) link

It was far more effective if you just hit the fly over the head with it!

Yes, but this one is Funny So it isn't pointless

Top pics as usual, although some of the B&W's are too
hard for me.... they look like Grade 5 Paper was used!