# Part name:
Carl Zeiss Jena Apl. 1,4 microscope condenser w. dovetail.

# Original page URL:
https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/carl-zeiss-jena-apl-1-4-microscope-condenser-w-dovetail-00549

# 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:
Numerical aperture: 1.4
Type: Microscope condenser, aplanatic
Condenser mounting diameter: 37 mm
Bottom: 41 mm dovetail
Iris diaphragm: no

The upper condenser lens can be unscrewed, creating a condenser with a low numerical aperture, providing an ideal image when working with low-power objectives.

The dovetail on the bottom has a notch, most likely for a spring-loaded mounting screw, which should be located in the condenser holder.

# Examples of use
- If you need a condenser with such an unusual mounting method

# Removed from microscope:
Carl Zeiss Jena model

# Names, descriptions, terms, and search contexts under which this part is searched.
- Carl Zeiss Jena model microscope repair parts
- Carl Zeiss Jena
- 37 mm microscope condenser
- dondensor do mikroskopu
- Mikroskopkondensor
- Mikroskop Kondensor
- dovetail
- Schwalbenschwanz
- jaskółczy ogon
- Carl Zeiss Jena buy spare parts

# Related URLs:
- Markdown po polsku: https://www.serwismikroskopowy.pl/part/00549.md
- Markdown auf Deutsch: https://www.mikroskopteile.de/part/00549.md
- Gallery of all photos of this part: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/gallery/00549-carl-zeiss-jena-apl-1-4-microscope-condenser-w-dovetail
- Media manifest of this part (photos + videos, for AI/RAG): https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/00549.media.md
- Representative photo: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/photo/carl-zeiss-jena-apl-1-4-microscope-condenser-w-dovetail-00549-2
- Other parts from category Condensers: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/condensers
- More Condensers removed from microscope Carl Zeiss Jena model: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/condensers/from/carl-zeiss-jena/model
- More Condensers compatible with microscope Carl Zeiss Jena model: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/condensers/for/carl-zeiss-jena/model
- 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

# Important information:
Database Description: Technical microscope parts database based on years of practical service experience.
Source URL: https://www.microscopeparts.eu
Author: Piotr z Polski
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Language: en-GB
Last Updated: 2026-06-30