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Research System Stereomicroscope SZX16/SZX10 : Features (1)

New Olympus SDF objective lenses boast an exceptionally high NA and a resolution of 900 LP/mm. Optimum specimen viewing from large field overview to microstructure, along with instant zoom function to select observation points, is assured.

Achieve unsurpassed viewing ease offered by the wide 1:16.4 zoom ratio. From low to high magnification, several different observation tasks are available on one microscope.

The SZX16 assures peak optical performance for nearly any application. Olympus SDF objective lenses have an exceptionally high NA, providing unrivaled detail and clarity when viewing microstructures. And with an extra-wide zoom range of 7.0x-115x, this all-in-one microscope answers a wide range of needs related to operation at low magnifications to detailed observation at high magnifications. These outstanding features meet the need for clear observation of transparent specimens of minimal contrast to microstructural viewing. Manipulation of live specimens has never been easier.

Extremely high NA

Extremely high NA

The SZX16 has an outstanding NA rating with 2x objective lenses. Optical performance is 30% better than that of comparable products and allows for significantly more image information.

SDF lineup: six objectives for various uses

SDF lineup

The broad lineup of the SZX16 PLAN APO objective series covers several needs with features ranging from long WD objectives for operations requiring a wide working space (such as sample acquisition or selection) to high magnification objectives with high NA for microstructural observation.

Model WD (mm) Magnification*
SDFPLFL0.3× 141 2.1× - 34.5×
SDFPLAPO0.5×PF 70.5 3.5× - 57.5×
SDFPLAPO0.8× 81 5.6× - 92×
SDFPLAPO1×PF 60 7× - 115×
SDFPLAPO1.6×PF 30 11.2× - 184×
SDFPLAPO2×PFC 20 14× - 230×

Wide-angle zoom action for versatile operation

The SZX16 boasts a zoom range of 7.0x - 115x*. From sample verification and selection at low magnification to microstructure verification at high magnification, seamless observation is available.

* When using the SDFPLAPO 1X and WHN10X-H

Two objectives combine with revolving nosepiece for 3.5x – 230x zoom

Two objectives combine with revolving nosepiece for 3.5x - 230x zoom

The Parfocal (PF) Series of 0.5x, 1x, 1.6x, and 2x comprises four PF objectives. The revolving nosepiece allows easy switching between two objective lenses and smooth zooming between 3.5x and 230x (using WHN10X-H).


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