The Jessops ones need the paint scraping off where the pins meet but otherwise work very well indeed.
Sticking with the two-unit, reversed lens setup described in the O.P. another way to get around the focusing
problem is to put the subject on a sliding table of some sort in front of the lens. That way you don't need
to awkwardly move the entire camera-tripod ensemble.

So, putting it onto a BPM Focus-Slide, mounted on a second tripod for example, allows the tiniest, precision changes.



Looking at this .....



You end up with this ....



This was a 'one-click' image - no stacking, no messing, just tedious focusing. That is money spider silk with
sub mm droplets on it. The detail and the quality are amazing, especially the way the droplets provide
extra magnification of the silk and yet further reflections of it from the back walls of the droplets.

Changing the topic to gardening, I have found this to be an excellent use for spent solar lights. You can
plant them up with all manner of small succulents provided the soil is free draining. Then you use the
original spike to place them wherever you wish.

I'm definitely going to put mine on the tripod and start going through the AF adjustment menu !

I think I would stay away from that place from the look of these
That combination certainly produces some intriguing images which are greatly enhanced by the use of B&W. Looks like a successful experiment.

Have I got hold of a bad copy perhaps? I bought it based on reviews and was generally disappointed with it. The 55-300PLM outperforms it in every respect. I shall play with the AF adjustment and see what happens.

Nice detail

Then Welcome. We are a very friendly bunch. Someone will know the answer to most things and we'd love to see your photos.

It is an affordable 300mm for a K1 but it isn't as good as say, a 55-300 PLM on a K3. As to the +9, it might not need that on your camera. It is also a bit hefty.

Give you some moving water and you perform magic !

Well done Derek. You've worked hard to get pictures like that and it's paid off.

Cows are the ultimate nosy parkers, they always want to see what you are up to, have a sniff and a good lick to see if your coat is edible. Getting back on track, if I had taken those pictures I would have been quite pleased with them so take some more please.