Features

Provides Compatibility with SM1 Lens Tubes, SM2 Lens Tubes, and 30 mm Cage Systems
Easy-to-Use Mechanical Interface
Extends Versatility of Thorlabs' Construction Systems to Microscopes

Thorlabs is pleased to offer a series of adapters that allow the Olympus IX or BX, Leica DMI, Nikon (Bayonet Mount), or Zeiss Axioskop microscopes to be compatible with our SM1 (Ø1") lens tube and 30 mm cage assemblies or our SM2 (Ø2") lens tube. Consequently, laser beam combiners, LED light sources, and other functional systems can be directly connected to the microscope lamphouse port. These adapters provide rigid coupling to maintain long-term, stable alignment.

Item #	SM Threading	Microscope Port
SM1A14	Internal SM1 (1.035"-40)*	Olympus Lamphouse
SM1A21	Internal SM1 (1.035"-40)*	Leica Lamphouse
SM1A22	Internal SM1 (1.035"-40)*	Nikon Lamphouse
SM1A23	Internal SM1 (1.035"-40)*	Zeiss Lamphouse
SM2A7	Internal SM2 (2.035"-40)	Olympus Lamphouse
SM2A8	Internal SM2 (2.035"-40)	Leica Lamphouse
SM2A9	Internal SM2 (2.035"-40)	Nikon Lamphouse
SM2A10	Internal SM2 (2.035"-40)	Zeiss Lamphouse
LED4A1	External SM2 (2.035"-40)	Olympus Lamphouse
LED4A2	External SM2 (2.035"-40)	Leica Lamphouse
LED4A3	External SM2 (2.035"-40)	Nikon Lamphouse
LED4A4	External SM2 (2.035"-40)	Zeiss Lamphouse
SM2A13	External SM2 (2.035"-40)	Olympus Lamphouse
SM2A14	External SM2 (2.035"-40)	Leica Lamphouse
SM2A15	External SM2 (2.035"-40)	Nikon Lamphouse
SM2A16	External SM2 (2.035"-40)	Zeiss Lamphouse

*These SM1-threaded adapters also provide four 4-40 tapped holes on 30 mm centers to accept cage rods, as shown in the image above.

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Poster: Adam	Posted Date: 2010-05-07 11:36:22.0
A response from Adam at Thorlabs to halvorsen: I would like to find out the type of microscope you have. The Nikon adapter we sell is designed for the Nikon Eclipse Microscope. There is another Nikon Microscope called the Ti, which does require springs for mounting adapters on the unit. We are working on a prototype unit for release as a new product. In the meantime, we can offer this as a custom unit. I will contact you directly to see if you are interested.

Poster: halvorsen	Posted Date: 2010-05-07 09:56:03.0
The Nikon adapters do not mount as solidly as actual Nikon products - there is definitely some wiggle room. This is disappointing and makes these adapters not that useful for microscopy requiring precision illumination (e.g. using a laser). Thorlabs needs to add the little leaf springs to each of the 3 tabs to make this a more useful product. For now, I guess Ill have to machine it myself.

Poster: klee	Posted Date: 2009-07-29 11:06:01.0
Response from Ken at Thorlabs to wwarger : Unfortunately, we do not have the interface details for the Olympus U-DP and Trinocular so designing an SM1 adapter to fit them would be impossible. However, if you can provide these details then we could look into it with more certainity and come back with a proposal.

Poster: wwarger	Posted Date: 2009-07-23 09:58:52.0
An SM1 adapters for the top of the Olympus U-DP and Trinocular would also be extremely helpful.

Poster: Laurie	Posted Date: 2009-04-08 09:43:40.0
Response from Laurie to Poster below: We are glad that we were able to provide you the appropriate adapter for your application. If you have product ideas that would facilitate your research in the future, please let us know.

Poster:	Posted Date: 2009-04-07 22:43:32.0
This is what I have been waiting for...Excellent