WTD Leica planapo 1x objective for MZ8 stereo microscope
WTD Leica planapo 1x objective for MZ8 stereo microscope
Hello,
I'm looking for a Leica planapo 1x objective for my Leica MZ8 binocular microscope (50 mm diameter) in very good condition.
Eventually others than Leica (Nikon,... aso) could do with a not too different screw diameter....
Thank you
I'm looking for a Leica planapo 1x objective for my Leica MZ8 binocular microscope (50 mm diameter) in very good condition.
Eventually others than Leica (Nikon,... aso) could do with a not too different screw diameter....
Thank you
Last edited by Milou on Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.
-
- Posts: 2796
- Joined: Sat Mar 03, 2018 9:09 pm
Re: WTD Leica planapo 1x objective for MZ8 microscope
Leica did make a 50mm planapo at one ooint but I have only ever seen one for sale. The typical advice I suspect would be to adapt on a 65mm planapo and live with the 1.25x magnification factor.
Re: WTD Leica planapo 1x objective for MZ8 microscope
You are right scarodactyl : these planapo 1x objectives for stereo microscopes, with a 50 mm screw, are scarce that's why I'm also looking for other ones made by other companies (using therefore an adapter).....Scarodactyl wrote: ↑Mon Aug 22, 2022 4:20 pmLeica did make a 50mm planapo at one ooint but I have only ever seen one for sale. The typical advice I suspect would be to adapt on a 65mm planapo and live with the 1.25x magnification factor.
-
- Posts: 2796
- Joined: Sat Mar 03, 2018 9:09 pm
Re: WTD Leica planapo 1x objective for MZ8 stereo microscope
I can guarantee you the 65mm leica ones give good results. I have been unimpressed with the results from handholding a Nikon planapo on an mz6 but I will admit I didn't test it thoroughly.
Re: WTD Leica planapo 1x objective for MZ8 stereo microscope
Thank's scarodactyl for your comment.
I'll check if any of these 65 mm Leica planapo objectives (designed for which serie?) are offered, but I think they should be very expensive (50 mm is already around 800 -1000 euros !).....
And if ever I would go to higher models than MZ8, i'll already have the right objective
up to now one is offered on ebay but in USA....
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/363930156997
I'll check if any of these 65 mm Leica planapo objectives (designed for which serie?) are offered, but I think they should be very expensive (50 mm is already around 800 -1000 euros !).....
And if ever I would go to higher models than MZ8, i'll already have the right objective
up to now one is offered on ebay but in USA....
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/363930156997
-
- Posts: 2796
- Joined: Sat Mar 03, 2018 9:09 pm
Re: WTD Leica planapo 1x objective for MZ8 stereo microscope
They are for the higher end MZ scopes, starting with the Wild M10 and going on to the MZ Apo, MZ12, MZ125, mz16 and now the m125, m165 and m205. They do tend to be expensove but better deals occasionally crop up.
Re: WTD Leica planapo 1x objective for MZ8 stereo microscope
I have a Wild 1x planapo with 50mm thread but I ain't selling it as I use it on my M3Z As Scaro said, a Wild or Leica planapo for 60mm or 65mm thread is a good option. I have a 2x Leica planapo that is very nice to use on a Wild stereo with the correct adapter.