Leitz PL Fluotar 25x W Water Immersion Fluorescence Microscope Objective 518038

The Leitz PL Fluotar 25x W (Part No. 518038) is a precision water immersion fluorescence microscope objective featuring a magnification of 25x with a numerical aperture (NA) of 0.75. Designed with a standard RMS thread and optimized for a 160 mm tube length and 0.17 mm cover glass thickness, this objective delivers high-quality, high-resolution optical performance essential for fluorescence analysis and live-cell imaging in biomedical and biotechnological research.

Key technical specifications:

• Magnification: 25x
• Numerical Aperture (NA): 0.75 for enhanced resolution and light collection
• Immersion Medium: Water immersion, offering superior refractive index matching for improved image contrast in wet samples
• Compatibility: RMS threaded mounting compatible with standard optical microscopes
• Designed for: 160 mm mechanical tube length and cover glass thickness of 0.17 mm
• Fluorescence application: Optimized for excitation/emission of fluorescent dyes, critical in molecular diagnostics, synthetic biology, and gene editing workflows

This objective is widely adopted in biotechnology and clinical diagnostics for its accurate reproduction of fluorescence signals and excellent imaging clarity, making it essential in bioprocessing and molecular cloning workflows. The reliable water immersion design improves image fidelity in aqueous environments, ensuring superior performance in live-cell fluorescence microscopy and biomanufacturing research applications.