Everything About Microscope Objectives

Microscope objective lenses are a critical part of the optical system of any compound microscope. The two main parts of the optical system of a microscope are the eyepiece and objective lens (sometimes just referred to as the "objective"). In this article, we review everything you need to know about microscope objectives.

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In this article, we cover the following questions:

What is an objective lens turret?
What do the numbers on an objective lens mean?
What are the colors on an objective lens?
What does "parfocal" mean?
What does "paracentric" mean?
What are the different types of objectives?

Updated on: 07/03/2025