This is description of this part:
Manufacturer: PZO Poland
Model: 20/0,40 PhA 160/0.17
Type: Fully silver, thick case.
Magnification: 20x
Correction: Achromat
Numerical Aperture: 0,40
Tube Length: 160 mm
Focal Length: 45 mm
Cover Glass: 0.17 mm
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS
Info: PhA = anoptral phase contrast (gray band).
Note: The yellow band sometimes turns orange over time.
Fits the following PZO phase contrast condensers:
- K4Ph
- K3Ph
- K3Ph1
- KS
- KFF 2
- KFL
This objective lens is in excellent condition. It's difficult to find an objective of this quality on the used parts market.
It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer, along with a compatible phase contrast condenser. 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 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
