a15x Ocular Pair – Only for Stereo Magnifiers
$100.00
This is a matched pair of a15x oculars. These oculars are ONLY useable in the Leitz series of binocular magnifiers. These magnifiers resembled inverted porro-prism binoculars and were supplied in three variations with fixed magnification objective lenses (0.7x, 1x, and 2x). They are unique in that the diameter of the ocular tube is 31mm (instead of the more common 30mm), and the length of the two ocular tubes differed. The left-hand tube would only accept the ‘fixed’ eyelens ocular, and the right tube the focusing ocular. Consequently, the shoulders on the two types of oculars were in different positions. Oculars were always supplied in pairs with one fixed and one adjustable eyelens.
These magnifiers were first produced in the 1920’s, and production continued in one form or another until around 1980. Around 1970 Leitz changed the tube diameter to the more conventional 30mm, so if you have a very recent magnifier, you should double-check to make sure this ocular will fit! (These are the 31mm version).
To illustrate the difference in the two ocular tubes I have shown a pair of a15x oculars installed in a c. 1950 binocular magnifier. (It is not included in this listing and is not available for purchase).
The lenses are in exceptional condition – just some very light wear in the enamel on the focusing knurls. The glass is in unblemished condition and appears to have a mag-fluoride coating although it is very pale. From the engraving style, I would date these oculars to the late 1950’s.
Photo set 1605
***MPN
***OEM Leitz
***SKU*** 23027
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Description
Description
This is a matched pair of a15x oculars. These oculars are ONLY useable in the Leitz series of binocular magnifiers. These magnifiers resembled inverted porro-prism binoculars and were supplied in three variations with fixed magnification objective lenses (0.7x, 1x, and 2x). They are unique in that the diameter of the ocular tube is 31mm (instead of the more common 30mm), and the length of the two ocular tubes differed. The left-hand tube would only accept the ‘fixed’ eyelens ocular, and the right tube the focusing ocular. Consequently, the shoulders on the two types of oculars were in different positions. Oculars were always supplied in pairs with one fixed and one adjustable eyelens.
These magnifiers were first produced in the 1920’s, and production continued in one form or another until around 1980. Around 1970 Leitz changed the tube diameter to the more conventional 30mm, so if you have a very recent magnifier, you should double-check to make sure this ocular will fit! (These are the 31mm version).
To illustrate the difference in the two ocular tubes I have shown a pair of a15x oculars installed in a c. 1950 binocular magnifier. (It is not included in this listing and is not available for purchase).
The lenses are in exceptional condition – just some very light wear in the enamel on the focusing knurls. The glass is in unblemished condition and appears to have a mag-fluoride coating although it is very pale. From the engraving style, I would date these oculars to the late 1950’s.
Photo set 1605
***MPN
***OEM Leitz
***SKU*** 23027
Additional information
Additional information
| Weight | 1.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4 × 6 × 4 in |
