Product Description
Leitz 160/0.17 EF 40/0.65 Microscope Objective – 40x Magnification
This used Leitz microscope objective is a 40x magnification lens designed for biological and laboratory microscopes with a 160mm tube length and 0.17mm cover slip correction. The “EF” series from Leitz represents high-quality objectives suitable for brightfield and advanced observation techniques.
Key Features & Specifications:
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Brand: Leitz (Ernst Leitz / Leica)
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Model/Marking: 160/0.17 EF 40/0.65
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Magnification: 40x
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Numerical Aperture (NA): 0.65
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Tube Length: 160mm (standard for many Leitz microscopes)
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Cover Glass Correction: 0.17mm
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Series: EF (likely semi-plan or fluorite-type correction)
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Thread: RMS standard (20.32mm x 36 TPI)
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Application: Brightfield microscopy, possibly phase contrast compatible
Condition:
SOLD AS IS
USED – SHOWS NORMAL WEAR (BARREL SCRATCHES, FINISH WEAR)
OPTICS: INSPECT FOR COATING DAMAGE, HAZE, FUNGUS, SCRATCHES
NO MICROSCOPE INCLUDED
PICTURE MAY NOT MATCH PRODUCT
Potential Applications:
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Replacement for Leitz/Leica microscope objectives
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Biological and medical microscopy
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Educational laboratory use
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Collector/spare for vintage Leitz stands



