Nikon HMC Hoffman Modulation Contrast LWD 20x Microscope Objective Lens

Name: Nikon HMC Hoffman Modulation Contrast LWD 20x Microscope Objective Lens
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 102385
Price: 800.37 EUR
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Product description

Nikon 20x Hoffman Modulation Contrast objective with 0.40 NA, 3.0mm WD, ideal for live-cell imaging.

The Nikon HMC Hoffman Modulation Contrast Objective LWD 20x is a precision microscope objective designed for advanced optical microscopy applications in biotechnology, cell imaging, and live-cell analysis. This objective features a numerical aperture (NA) of 0.40 and a long working distance (WD) of 3.0 mm, facilitating enhanced contrast in transparent biological specimens without staining.

Optical Design: Infinity-corrected (∞/1.2) for compatibility with Nikon infinity optical systems
Magnification: 20x, suitable for detailed cellular structure visualization
Contrast Technique: Hoffman Modulation Contrast (HMC), widely used in imaging live cells, cultured tissues, and other transparent samples
Mechanical Specs: M25 thread diameter ensures secure mounting on Nikon microscopes
Condition: Tested and confirmed to produce clear, high-quality images ideal for molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing research

This objective lens is critical for applications requiring enhanced phase contrast without staining, making it essential for synthetic biology workflows and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. The long working distance allows for thicker specimens and convenient sample manipulation, making it popular among researchers in cell biology, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering.

Compatible with Nikon microscopes, the HMC LWD 20x objective supports versatile microscopy setups used in fluorescence analysis and live-cell imaging environments, contributing to precise and non-invasive observation in experimental protocols.

€800 sits in the middle range microscopes here. The middle half of the 2,839 with a price runs from €622 to €4,541.

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