# Part name:
Carl Zeiss Jena Planachromat 20/0,40 160/0,17 Phv Phase Contrast microscope objective 20x

# Original page URL:
https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/carl-zeiss-jena-nf-planachromat-20-0-40-160-0-17-phv-phase-contrast-microscope-objective-20x-99313

# 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:
Objective

# Description and specifications:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Jena
Model: Planachromat 20/0,40 160/0,17 Phv
Magnification: 20x
Correction: Plan-Achromat
Numerical Aperture: 0,40
Tube Length: 160 mm
Focal Length: 45 mm
Cover Glass: yes, 0,17 mm
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS
Info: Phv = phase contrast variable

It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer, along with a compatible Phv phase contrast condenser. The microscope must be compatible, meaning it supports RMS objectives, TL = 160 mm, FL = 45 mm.

# Examples of use
- If you have a microscope without objectives and need to restock it using original parts
- If you have a microscope that doesn't have an objective lens with this magnification and want to restock it
- If you have such an objective lens, but it's of very poor quality or damaged
- If you're cautious and want to have a spare objective lens

# Removed from microscope:
Carl Zeiss Jena Nf

# Also compatible with the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena NfPk
- Carl Zeiss Jena Eduval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Eduval-4
- Carl Zeiss Jena Laboval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Laboval-2
- Carl Zeiss Jena Laboval-3
- Carl Zeiss Jena Laboval-4
- Carl Zeiss Jena Phv Apl 0,9
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Docuval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Nf
- Carl Zeiss Jena Lg
- PZO Biolar

# Names, descriptions, terms, and search contexts under which this part is searched.
- Carl Zeiss Jena Nf microscope repair parts
- Carl Zeiss Jena Planachromat Phasenkontrast Mikroskopobjektiv
- Carl Zeiss Jena 20x planachromat phase contrast microscope objective
- Carl Zeiss Jena Phasenkontrast-Mikroskopie
- Zeiss Jena Amplival Mikroskop
- Carl Zeiss Jena NfPk Phasenkontrast Kondensor
- Carl Zeiss Jena buy spare parts

# Related URLs:
- Markdown po polsku: https://www.serwismikroskopowy.pl/part/99313.md
- Markdown auf Deutsch: https://www.mikroskopteile.de/part/99313.md
- Gallery of all photos of this part: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/gallery/99313-carl-zeiss-jena-nf-planachromat-20-0-40-160-0-17-phv-phase-contrast-microscope-objective-20x
- Media manifest of this part (photos + videos, for AI/RAG): https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/99313.media.md
- Representative photo: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/photo/carl-zeiss-jena-nf-planachromat-20-0-40-160-0-17-phv-phase-contrast-microscope-objective-20x-99313-2
- Other parts from category Objective: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/objective
- More Objective removed from microscope Carl Zeiss Jena Nf: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/objective/from/carl-zeiss-jena/nf
- More Objective compatible with microscope Carl Zeiss Jena Nf: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/objective/for/carl-zeiss-jena/nf
- More Objective removed from microscopes Carl Zeiss Jena: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/objective/from/carl-zeiss-jena
- More Objective compatible with microscopes Carl Zeiss Jena: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/objective/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