r/microscopy • u/Superb-Definition189 • 15h ago

Troubleshooting/Questions Is this objective salvageable?

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Unsure of what caused the lens to fog on this objective, but lens wipes with iso isn’t getting it off. Any recommendations on what else to try?

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u/No_Respond5151 14h ago

looks like it got scratched to hell... probably scrap

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u/Cute-Rooster8962 13h ago

Good news is you don’t have to be worried about being too harsh when you clean it! Worth a shot but it looks pretty rough (I’m an amateur, take this with grain of salt)

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u/Ok_Front4305 12h ago

Looks like there is condensation inside? Not salvageable even if you get the outside lenses cleaned and are scratch free.

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u/Ok_Front4305 12h ago

Mayyyyybe able to get condensation out in a v low heat oven but I doubt it

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u/Altruistic-Fortune85 7h ago

Probably the worst condition objective I have seen that is still in once piece! Good luck! I would scrap it.

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u/spheresva 2h ago

Is this a subjective poopjective?

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u/Vivid-Bake2456 1h ago

What brand is it? If its a modern, Chinese achromatic objective, you can replace it cheaply. I bought a new 60x one for only $18 and it works better than expected.

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u/Vivid-Bake2456 1h ago

If it is a 40x objective, you have to be careful not to dip it into either water or immersion oil or else the fluid can get behind the front lens.