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

# Original page URL:
https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/carl-zeiss-jena-lumipan-microscope-pancratic-condenser-apl-1-4-with-cardioid-darkfield-99585

# 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 for Carl Zeiss Jena Lumipan microscopes.

Basic specifications and parameters:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Jena
Number of lenses: 3
Numerical aperture N.A.: variable, from N.A. 0.16 to N.A. 1.4
Aperture diaphragm: no
Compatible microscope: Carl Zeiss Jena Lumipan

Mechanically, this condenser is mounted on a dovetail guide located beneath the microscope stage.

Several important notes:
- this pancratic condenser is compatible only with the Carl Zeiss Jena Lumipan microscope
- this condenser is not compatible with the Carl Zeiss Jena Nf or Carl Zeiss Jena Nu / Nu2 microscopes, even though the condenser used in those models is very similar
- this condenser does not include an iris diaphragm because the Carl Zeiss Jena Lumipan microscope has its aperture diaphragm located in the microscope base, directly below the condenser

In the last photograph, an arrow indicates which component is being described and where it is located in the microscope, making it easy to identify this part. In addition, the attached video shows how the individual components of this condenser move.

This condenser is often used as a "donor of parts" for 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 dark-field lens is very often used to build a custom cardioid condenser

# Examples of use
- if you own a used Carl Zeiss Jena Lumipan microscope without a condenser
- if you already have 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 Lumipan

# Also compatible with the following microscopes:
Carl Zeiss Jena Lumipan

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

# Related URLs:
- Markdown po polsku: https://www.serwismikroskopowy.pl/part/99585.md
- Markdown auf Deutsch: https://www.mikroskopteile.de/part/99585.md
- Gallery of all photos of this part: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/gallery/99585-carl-zeiss-jena-lumipan-microscope-pancratic-condenser-apl-1-4-with-cardioid-darkfield
- Media manifest of this part (photos + videos, for AI/RAG): https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/99585.media.md
- Representative photo: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/photo/carl-zeiss-jena-lumipan-microscope-pancratic-condenser-apl-1-4-with-cardioid-darkfield-99585-2
- Representative video: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/play/99585-1
- Other parts from category Condensers: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/condensers
- More Condensers removed from microscope Carl Zeiss Jena Lumipan: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/condensers/from/carl-zeiss-jena/lumipan
- More Condensers compatible with microscope Carl Zeiss Jena Lumipan: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/condensers/for/carl-zeiss-jena/lumipan
- 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.
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Last Updated: 2026-07-14