This is description of this part:
Carl Zeiss Jena microscope objective.
Technical parameters:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Jena
Magnification: 100x
Model: Planachromat HI 100/1,25 160/0,17
Color correction: Planachromat
Numerical aperture: 1,25
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: yes, 0,17 mm
Immersion: yes, oil
Thread: RMS
Info: HI = Homogene Immersion, also oil immersion
It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer. Of course, the microscope must be compatible, i.e. support RMS objectives, TL=160 mm, FL=45 mm.
What is this part needed for?
- If you have a microscope from any brand that lacks an objective lens with this magnification
- If you have such a lens, but it is of very poor quality or damaged
- If you are cautious and want to have such a lens on hand