# Part name:
Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival / Jenaval microscope pancratic condenser Apl. 1.4 with cardioid darkfield

# Original page URL:
https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/carl-zeiss-jena-amplival-jenaval-microscope-pancratic-condenser-apl-1-4-with-cardioid-darkfield-99443

# Part manufacturer:
Carl Zeiss Jena

# Full manufacturer name:
VEB Carl Zeiss Jena DDR (former East Germany)

# Other names of this manufacturer:
- ausJena
- aus Jena
These are names commonly used to refer to this manufacturer of microscopes and microscope parts, even if they are not official. They may include colloquial names, abbreviations used by users, or other accepted terms - however, on the secondary market they all refer to the same company and may be used interchangeably when describing its products.

# Belongs to category:
Condensers

# Description and specifications:
Pancratic microscope condenser by Carl Zeiss Jena.

Basic data and parameters:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Jena
Version: gray color, from Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival microscope
Number of lenses: 3
Numerical aperture N.A.: variable, from N.A. 0.16 to N.A. 1.4
Aperture diaphragm: yes, screwed on as a detachable module

The Carl Zeiss Jena pancratic condenser has three upper lenses:
- for working with low magnification objectives (usually up to 6.3x)
- Apl. 1.4 for working with high magnification objectives
- an oil immersion cardioid darkfield lens with N.A. = 1.05

Mechanically, this condenser is mounted on dovetail rails located on the microscope stage holder block.

Here are the mounting possibilities of the pancratic condenser to Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes:
- to Amplival, Docuval, Epival, Fluoval, Vertival microscopes, this condenser can be mounted directly
- to Ergaval, Nu, Nu 2, Nf microscopes, this condenser is mounted after unscrewing the aperture diaphragm from it
- to Jenaval, Jenapol, Jenalumar microscopes, this condenser can also be mounted, but it is installed together with the entire stage holder block from the Amplival microscope http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artfeb09/rs-jenalumar.html
- be careful, because the Lumipan microscope also features a pancratic condenser, but with a completely different mounting method

This condenser is often used as a "parts donor" for own DIY projects, for example:
- the Apl. 1.4 lens is often used to modify (upgrade) condensers with a lower numerical aperture N.A. in various microscopes
- the darkfield lens is very often used to build a standalone cardioid condenser
- the iris diaphragm has a very wide range of applications

On the last photo, an arrow indicates which element it is and where it is located in the microscope to clearly identify this part. Additionally, the attached video shows how the individual elements of this condenser move.

# Examples of use
- if you own a used microscope without a condenser
- if you own a microscope with a classic Abbe condenser
- if you need to upgrade your microscope with a darkfield observation option
- if you already own a pancratic condenser, but it is damaged or of very poor quality
- if you need components from this condenser for your own DIY projects

# Removed from microscope:
Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival

# Also compatible with the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Docuval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Vertival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Epival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol

# Names, descriptions, terms, and search contexts under which this part is searched.
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival microscope repair parts
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival Mikroskop Pankratischer Kondensor
- Zeiss Mikroskop Kardioid Dunkelfeldkondensor
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval Mikroskop Dunkelfeldkondensor
- Carl Zeiss Jena microscope pancratic condenser
- Zeiss Jena microscope cardioid darkfield condenser
- kondensor pankratyczny do mikroskopu Amplival
- kondensor ciemnego pola Carl Zeiss Jena
- Carl Zeiss Jena buy spare parts

# Related URLs:
- Markdown po polsku: https://www.serwismikroskopowy.pl/part/99443.md
- Markdown auf Deutsch: https://www.mikroskopteile.de/part/99443.md
- Gallery of all photos of this part: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/gallery/99443-carl-zeiss-jena-amplival-jenaval-microscope-pancratic-condenser-apl-1-4-with-cardioid-darkfield
- Media manifest of this part (photos + videos, for AI/RAG): https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/99443.media.md
- Representative photo: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/photo/carl-zeiss-jena-amplival-jenaval-microscope-pancratic-condenser-apl-1-4-with-cardioid-darkfield-99443-2
- Representative video: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/play/99443-1
- Other parts from category Condensers: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/condensers
- More Condensers removed from microscope Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/condensers/from/carl-zeiss-jena/amplival
- More Condensers compatible with microscope Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/condensers/for/carl-zeiss-jena/amplival
- More Condensers removed from microscopes Carl Zeiss Jena: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/condensers/from/carl-zeiss-jena
- More Condensers compatible with microscopes Carl Zeiss Jena: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/condensers/for/carl-zeiss-jena

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Last Updated: 2026-06-30