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product_id: 2685408
title: "SM05 0.5X Barlow Lens For SM Series Stereo Microscopes (48mm)"
brand: "amscope"
price: "KSh19835"
currency: KES
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Am Scope"
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# Doubles working distance & field of view 0.5X magnification halves zoom 48mm mounting thread fits SM/SW series SM05 0.5X Barlow Lens For SM Series Stereo Microscopes (48mm)

**Brand:** amscope
**Price:** KSh19835
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔬 See More, Work Smarter: Elevate your microscope game with precision and comfort.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SM05 0.5X Barlow Lens For SM Series Stereo Microscopes (48mm) by amscope
- **How much does it cost?** KSh19835 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/2685408-sm05-0-5x-barlow-lens-for-sm-series-stereo-microscopes)

## Best For

- amscope enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amscope brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Excellence:** Increases working height for comfortable, long-term use during detailed tasks like SMD soldering.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Designed specifically for SM and SW series stereo microscopes with a perfect 48mm mount.
- • **Premium Optical Quality:** Maintains sharp, distortion-free images with no chromatic aberration—professional-grade clarity guaranteed.
- • **Expand Your Field of Vision:** Double your microscope’s working distance and field of view for effortless precision.
- • **Optimized Magnification Balance:** Halves magnification to enhance workspace without sacrificing clarity.

## Overview

The SM05 0.5X Barlow Lens is a precision-engineered auxiliary lens that doubles the working distance and field of view of SM and SW series stereo microscopes by halving magnification. Featuring a 48mm mounting thread, it enhances ergonomic comfort and workspace without compromising image quality, making it ideal for detailed professional applications such as SMD soldering and inspection.

## Description

This is a brand new 0.5X Barlow (auxiliary objective) lens for stereo microscopes. It doubles the working distance and field of view of your microscope and cuts magnification power by half. This lens comes with a 1-7/8" (48mm) mounting thread and goes with SM and SW series stereo microscopes. Its retail value is $180.

Review: Great option for Omnivise - I find that when using the Hakko Omnivise, and seriously, everyone should have an Omnivise, the subject is either too far away with the default magnification, or it's too close with the usual 0.5X Barlow lens. This 0.7x lens results in about 5" of working height between the lens and the subject, which for me, is perfect -- plenty of room to work, and the eyepieces are at a good height for long-term comfort and ergonomics.
Review: Great investment for SMD electronic work - This is what you need if you're doing SMD soldering under the microscope. It increased the working distance between the bottom of the microscope and focal plane to about 165mm or so. Even though it reduces the magnification by half, you still have plenty of magnification for soldering and inspection needs. I think this barlow lens increases the working distance enough that you wouldn't need the 0.x35x lens to increase it further. I didn't note any obvious degradation in the image quality; the edges of the fields still appear to be in focus and it didn't seem to add any chromatic aberration. At least on my Amscope microscope, the LED illuminator ring is affixed above the original microscope objective lens, so it's possible to unscrew the barlow lens without much of a fuss if you find that you need more magnification. For my application, I've not needed to do this.

## Features

- 0.5X Barlow lens doubles working distance and field view of SM and/or SW series stereo microscopes, cutting magnification power by half and doubling working distance and field view of the microscopes. Mounting size: 1-7/8" (48mm) in diameter.
- This lens comes with a 1-7/8" (48mm) mounting thread and goes with SM and SW series stereo microscopes. Its retail value is $180.
- Mounting size: 1-7/8" (48mm) in diameter.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007LBD8KA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1 in Microscope Lenses |
| Date First Available | March 17, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.89 ounces |
| Item model number | SM05 |
| Manufacturer | United Scope LLC. |
| Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 4 x 2.5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AmScope
- **Color:** Black
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00013964502985
- **Light Source Type:** LED
- **Magnification Maximum:** 0.5 x
- **Material:** Metal, Glass
- **Model Name:** SM05
- **Objective Lens Description:** Achromatic
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **UPC:** 086384709142 013964502985 696748634371 799198013106

## Images

![SM05 0.5X Barlow Lens For SM Series Stereo Microscopes (48mm) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61oEqmuNhTL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great option for Omnivise
*by A***T on August 3, 2025*

I find that when using the Hakko Omnivise, and seriously, everyone should have an Omnivise, the subject is either too far away with the default magnification, or it's too close with the usual 0.5X Barlow lens. This 0.7x lens results in about 5" of working height between the lens and the subject, which for me, is perfect -- plenty of room to work, and the eyepieces are at a good height for long-term comfort and ergonomics.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great investment for SMD electronic work
*by L***S on November 26, 2019*

This is what you need if you're doing SMD soldering under the microscope. It increased the working distance between the bottom of the microscope and focal plane to about 165mm or so. Even though it reduces the magnification by half, you still have plenty of magnification for soldering and inspection needs. I think this barlow lens increases the working distance enough that you wouldn't need the 0.x35x lens to increase it further. I didn't note any obvious degradation in the image quality; the edges of the fields still appear to be in focus and it didn't seem to add any chromatic aberration. At least on my Amscope microscope, the LED illuminator ring is affixed above the original microscope objective lens, so it's possible to unscrew the barlow lens without much of a fuss if you find that you need more magnification. For my application, I've not needed to do this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great lens to adapt to lower magnification and a wider view
*by A***3 on December 8, 2025*

Great solution for those moments where you need the scope, but want a wider field at a lower magnification - jewelry and watch repair are perfect examples!

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