Objective from Older Black Stereo Microscope

Description

This is an objective from the older black Zeiss stereo microscope that uses a drum to change the magnifications. The cell is very corroded but the thread for attaching to the microscope is undamaged. The outer glass element has two blemishes. The first is about 5mm from the edge and about 4mm in extent. The second is much smaller (less than 1mm) but is located nearer to the center of the lens. It is possible to orient the objective in a manner that neither blemish falls within the optic axis of either side of the microscope. The rest of the glass is clear and without scratches.

This is an ideal lens for someone who has one of these instruments with a broken or otherwise severely compromised objective. The glass elements are not easily extracted from the housing. The retaining ring can be unthreaded easily but the glass remains fast in the cell. If you desire to install them in your own housing it would probably be best to carefully file a slot in the cell so it could be split without risk of damage to the glass elements.

Photo set 1869
***MPN
***OEM Zeiss
***SKU*** 30074