# Part name:
PZO 10/0,24 Ph 160/- Zernike phase contrast microscope objective 10x

# Original page URL:
https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/pzo-biolar-10-0-24-ph-160-zernike-phase-contrast-microscope-objective-10x-99597

# Part manufacturer:
PZO

# Full manufacturer name:
Polskie Zaklady Optyczne

# Other names of this manufacturer:
- PZO Warszawa
- PZO Poland
- PZO Warszawa Poland
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:
PZO microscope objective with 10x magnification for Zernike phase contrast.

Manufacturer: PZO Poland
Model: 10/0.24 Ph 160/-
Magnification: 10x
Correction: Achromat
Numerical aperture N.A.: 0.24
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: not required, but may be used
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS
Info: Ph = Zernike phase contrast (green ring).

Compatible with the following phase contrast condensers:
- PZO K4Ph
- PZO K3Ph
- PZO K3Ph1
- PZO KS
- PZO KFF 2
- PZO KFL
- and even PZO K3PhZ

Here https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1262188377207557&set=a.462747092529893 you can see a very interesting test. It shows that if you use this PZO objective with the green ring (i.e. Zernike phase contrast) together with light-polarizing condensers (i.e. PZO KS or PZO K3PhZ), you will obtain an interesting blue background effect.

This objective can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer together with a compatible phase contrast condenser. Naturally, the microscope must support RMS objectives, TL=160 mm and 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:
PZO Biolar

# Also compatible with the following microscopes:
- PZO Biolar
- PZO Studar
- PZO MB-30
- PZO MS4
- PZO ML4
- PZO ML6
- PZO PZO K3Ph Phase Contrast Microscope Condenser (K4Ph, K3Ph1)

# Names, descriptions, terms, and search contexts under which this part is searched.
- PZO Biolar microscope repair parts
- PZO Biolar Phase Contrast microscope objective
- PZO Zernike phase contrast
- PZO Biolar Phasenkontrast Mikroskop Objektiv
- PZO Zernike Phasenkontrast
- PZO buy spare parts

# Related URLs:
- Markdown po polsku: https://www.serwismikroskopowy.pl/part/99597.md
- Markdown auf Deutsch: https://www.mikroskopteile.de/part/99597.md
- Gallery of all photos of this part: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/gallery/99597-pzo-biolar-10-0-24-ph-160-zernike-phase-contrast-microscope-objective-10x
- Media manifest of this part (photos + videos, for AI/RAG): https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/99597.media.md
- Representative photo: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/photo/pzo-biolar-10-0-24-ph-160-zernike-phase-contrast-microscope-objective-10x-99597-2
- Other parts from category Objective: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/objective
- More Objective removed from microscope PZO Biolar: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/objective/from/pzo/biolar
- More Objective compatible with microscope PZO Biolar: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/objective/for/pzo/biolar
- More Objective removed from microscopes PZO: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/objective/from/pzo
- More Objective compatible with microscopes PZO: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/objective/for/pzo

# 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: 2026-07-17