so i tried to remove the front retainer using a spanner wrench and pliers. however, that didn't work.
seems like i might need some acetone,
as described here:
Quote: Where the rings holding the individual lens elements are sealed in place with a lacquer you may need to disolve this with a little acetone to allow you to unscrew the rings
well, in the meantime i managed to reassemble the lens and have been using it happily.
still, i would like to try to get rid of the fungus later.
how much acetone would i use and where exactly would i put it?
could i use nail polish remover to dissolve the lacquer?
best,
j