Product Description
Leitz PL Fluotar 50x/0.85 Metallurgical Microscope Objective (Finite 160mm Tube Length)
This is a premium Leitz PL Fluotar 50x metallurgical objective, designed for high-resolution imaging of opaque samples in reflected light. With a numerical aperture (NA) of 0.85, it delivers exceptional brightness, contrast, and detail for demanding applications in metallurgy, materials science, semiconductor inspection, and epifluorescence. Compatible with Leitz microscopes using a 160mm finite tube length and RMS thread.
Key Specifications:
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Magnification: 50x
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Numerical Aperture (NA): 0.85 (high resolution and light-gathering power)
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Optical Design: PL Fluotar – Plan-corrected for a flat field, Fluorite-grade glass for high transmission and low autofluorescence
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Mechanical Tube Length: Finite 160mm (for Leitz/Leica DM R, Metalloplan, Orthoplan, etc.)
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Thread: RMS (Royal Microscopical Society standard)
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Working Distance: Typically short (exact distance varies; standard for high-NA metallurgical objectives)
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Correction: Corrected for no cover glass (0.17mm cover glass not used in reflected light)
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Application: Reflected light brightfield, darkfield, DIC, polarization, and epifluorescence
Why This Objective Is a Premium Choice:
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Fluotar Optics: Superior to standard achromats, offering better color correction, higher transmission (ideal for fluorescence), and excellent field flatness.
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High NA (0.85): Provides excellent resolution for detailed imaging of grain structures, inclusions, and micro-features.
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Leitz Legacy: Part of the renowned Leitz/Leica quality lineage, sought after for research and industrial inspection.
Applications:
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Metallurgical Sample Analysis: Grain structure, phase identification, failure analysis.
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Materials Science: Imaging ceramics, composites, polished geological samples.
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Semiconductor/PCB Inspection: Defect review, layer alignment, micro-circuit analysis.
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Fluorescence Microscopy: Suitable for blue/green fluorophores due to high transmission and low autofluorescence.



