Olympus MS Plan Apo 150x Water Immersion Objective

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SKU: 1-LM596

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The Olympus MSPlanApo 150x/1.25 Water Immersion is a rare, high-performance apochromatic reflected light objective for Olympus BX, MX, and BHM series industrial microscopes, delivering 1.25 NA at 150x magnification with water immersion — providing near-diffraction-limit resolution for the most demanding semiconductor wafer, thin film, and surface metrology applications.

KEY FEATURES

  • 150x / 1.25 NA water immersion — exceptional NA for a reflected light objective, enabling near-diffraction-limit resolution at 150x
  • Apochromatic (Apo) correction — the highest level of chromatic and spherical aberration correction for superior image fidelity
  • Water immersion — uses water as the immersion medium for high-NA reflected light imaging without oil contamination
  • RMS thread mount — fits Olympus BX, MX, and BHM series reflected light microscope nosepieces
  • Excellent condition, flawless optics — inspected and verified, part no. 1-LM596
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Product Overview

The Olympus MSPlanApo 150x water immersion objective is one of the most capable and specialized reflected light objectives in the Olympus industrial lineup, combining 150x magnification with a 1.25 NA and apochromatic optical correction for the highest resolution reflected light imaging available on the Olympus platform. The apochromatic design corrects chromatic aberration across three wavelengths and spherical aberration across two, producing images with exceptional sharpness, contrast, and color fidelity — critical for resolving fine features on semiconductor wafers, thin film stacks, and precision optical surfaces. Water immersion at 1.25 NA provides significantly higher resolving power than dry or oil immersion objectives at comparable magnifications, while avoiding the contamination risks associated with immersion oil on sensitive semiconductor or optical specimens. At 0.14mm working distance, this objective is designed for use with flat, polished specimens in a water immersion configuration. The RMS thread mount provides direct compatibility with Olympus BX, MX, and BHM series reflected light stands. This is a rare and highly specialized objective — supplied in excellent condition with flawless optics, verified prior to shipment.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Olympus
Model MSPlanApo 150x
Part Number 1-LM596
Magnification 150x
Numerical Aperture 1.25
Immersion Medium Water
Working Distance 0.14 mm
Optical Correction Apochromat (Apo)
Optical Design MSPlan (Reflected Light, No Coverslip)
Thread Mount RMS
Compatible Systems Olympus BX, MX, and BHM Series Reflected Light Microscopes
Country of Origin Japan
Condition Excellent / Flawless Optics

Microscope Compatibility

Typical Applications

Semiconductor wafer inspection and defect review at the highest reflected light resolution
Thin film, coating, and surface metrology requiring near-diffraction-limit resolving power
Precision optical surface inspection where oil contamination must be avoided
Advanced materials characterization requiring apochromatic correction at 150x
Research and metrology labs requiring the highest NA reflected light objective on Olympus BX or MX platforms
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