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-  Leica P 0.85 S1 Condenser with Diaphragm for Microscope   -
For measurements and more detailed pictures: see pictures
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Item is in excellent cosmetic and optic condition.

Leica catalog number 551021 (often formatted as 551 021 or 11551021) corresponds to the Leica P 0.85 S1 substage condenser top/head.

 

Key Specifications

Detail

Catalog / Article No.

551021 / 551 021 (Legacy 6-digit style) / 11551021

Type Designation

P 0.85 S1

Numerical Aperture (NA)

0.85 (Dry working aperture)

Working Distance / Air Gap

S1 (≈1 mm focal distance/working distance to slide)

Optical Designation (P)

Polarizing / Strain-Free optics

Compatibility

Modern Leica DM Series compound stands (e.g., DM L, DM R, DM2000–DM4000)

Key Features:

  • Strain-Free Optics ("P"): The P marking indicates that the glass elements inside the condenser head are optical-stress-free. This prevents internal glass stress from introducing unwanted birefringence, making it suitable for quantitative and qualitative polarized light microscopy (POL).
  • Dry High-NA Performance: With an NA of 0.85, it delivers near-maximum illumination aperture without needing oil immersion (which is typically required for NA >0.90).
  • S1 Working Distance: The S1 specification designates a close-range condenser top, ideal for illuminating thin, standard slides (1.0 mm thick) through standard-thickness stage setups.
  • Modular Mount: Fits into standard Leica dovetail/turret condenser bases, where it screws into or mounts onto the central optical axis of the condenser carrier. 
Comes as pictured.
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