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C,mon, fellas, play nice!
As pengland wrote, everyone here is trying to help me, and I greatly appreciate it. This is a very difficult subject to discuss. We're all on the same team here, and we're all still learning things as we go.
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Paul, yes the front lens assembly can be removed after unscrewing two of the three retaining rings, but it has to be the correct two.
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Jim, regarding the three side screws that hold the front "hood-like" piece: THERE MAY BE DIFFERENCES IN VARIOUS VERSIONS:
On the two 58/1.2's I've opened so far, which are both early ones (ser 250xxx) you cannot get to those screws until the front assembly is removed. Additionally, I completely disassembled these two lenses, without ever removing the name rings. I can even see the infinity-stop screws.
I have a feeling that these versions are mechanically different from the later ones, which may account for more than a little of the confusion here. (I see a related question on your infinity-adjust routine, but will address that later, when I'm sure)
I have four of the later ones as well. As soon as I have a chance, I will open one of those, and see if indeed there are differences, and report here.
-And thanks for your offer of phone help. I may indeed call you this weekend to discuss.
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So, no more bunched panties, fellas.
Again my thanks to you all.
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