In-Box Ernst Leitz Wetzlar HM 6.3 40x A 0.70 Microscope Objective Lens & Cover, US $250.00 – Picture 0

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In-box Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Hm 6.3 40x A 0.70 Microscope Objective Lens & Cover

US $250.00

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 30th

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This is an In-Box Ernst Leitz Wetzlar HM 6.3 40x A 0.70 Microscope Objective Lens, with Cover, as depicted in the listing pictures. To my knowledge this has never been used, as it was found in its original box upon its previous owner's take-over (an industrial engraving company). Though the company has not operated for many years, this lens has survived. After some basic research, I've found that it is quite a high quality piece of equipment, and I have decided to liberate it into the world for its intended use! "Leitz (or Ernst Leitz GmbH Wetzlar) is one of the greatest names in microscopy. Today, the company is part of LEICA Microsystems. Leitz is a company with a great history. It started in 1849, when Carl Kellner (1826 –1855) founded the “Optical Institute” at Wetzlar, Germany. A few years after his death, the company’s name changed into the Leitz Works (Leitz Werke). Since 1869, Ernst Leitz (1843 – 1920) managed the company under his own name. – Over the following decades, Leitz produced very good microscopes. One of the authors (Gregor) tends to believe that this extreme devotion to quality was Leitz’s major problem. After all, once a research group purchased the legendary Leitz Ortholux, they had no need to ever replace this unit. The Ortholux most likely outlasted the demands of the lengthiest research project and, if not abused, it should still be able to serve us well today. With the Orthoplan-Pol this situation did not get any better. The first Orthoplan3 microscopes were built so well, the company actually lost money selling them. This is not exactly a business model that guarantees prosperity. – Sadly, all microscope makers have since learnt from this and made microscopes more “profitable”." -Reference: I tried to put a web site reference for the above quote but ebay prohibits external links, so you can just search Leitz microscopes if you are looking for more information. Thanks for looking!

Condition:	New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...	Brand	Leitz
Country/Region of Manufacture	Germany
Model	HM 6.3 40x A 0.70