--- product_id: 2685408 title: "AmScope SM05 Barlow Lens for Stereo Microscopes, 0.5X" brand: "amscope" price: "464 zΕ‚" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Am Scope" url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2685408-amscope-sm05-barlow-lens-for-stereo-microscopes-0-5x store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # 0.5X magnification for precise detail Doubles working distance & field of view 48mm mounting thread fits SM & SW series AmScope SM05 Barlow Lens for Stereo Microscopes, 0.5X **Brand:** amscope **Price:** 464 zΕ‚ **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”¬ Elevate your microscope game β€” see more, work smarter! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AmScope SM05 Barlow Lens for Stereo Microscopes, 0.5X by amscope - **How much does it cost?** 464 zΕ‚ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2685408-amscope-sm05-barlow-lens-for-stereo-microscopes-0-5x) ## Best For - amscope enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted amscope brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Wider Field of View:** See more of your project at once without losing clarity. - β€’ **Pro-Grade Durability:** Metal and glass construction built to last through intense lab or workshop use. - β€’ **Crystal Clear Imaging:** Achromatic lens ensures sharp, distortion-free visuals for critical inspection. - β€’ **Expand Your Workspace:** Doubles working distance for comfortable, hands-free precision. - β€’ **Seamless Compatibility:** Perfectly fits AmScope SM and SW series stereo microscopes with 48mm mount. ## Overview The AmScope SM05 0.5X Barlow Lens is a premium auxiliary objective designed to double the working distance and field of view of compatible SM and SW series stereo microscopes. Featuring a 48mm mounting thread, achromatic optics, and durable metal-glass build, it reduces magnification by half while maintaining crystal-clear image qualityβ€”ideal for precision tasks like SMD soldering and PCB repair. Trusted by professionals, it enhances comfort and efficiency without compromising detail. ## 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 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. Review: Perfect magnification for PCB assembly and repair - A perfect addition to my AmScope binocular scope for use in PCB assembly and repair. I can get enough magnification to see any detail, and still be able to zoom out and get a wide enough field of view for hand soldering. The image quality seems just as clear as with no Barlow lens installed. The only quibble I have is, on my scope, if the item you are focusing on has some depth or is raised off the work surface at all, in order to get clear focus when zoomed all the way out, I have to raise the Microsoft boom a little beyond it's maximum height. But that's not really the fault of this lens, just an FYI. The 0.7X lens might be a little better option because of that, but at the difference in price, this lens is fine. ## 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 | #6 in Microscope Lenses | | Brand | AmScope | | Built-In Media | Barlow Lens | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 245 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Metal, Glass | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00013964502985 | | Item Highlight | Includes 0.5X Barlow Lens Stereo Zoom Microscope | | Light Source Type | LED | | Magnification Maximum | 0.5 x | | Manufacturer | United Scope LLC. | | Manufacturer Part Number | SM05 | | Material | Metal, Glass | | Model Name | SM05 | | Model Number | SM05 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Objective Lens Description | Achromatic | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | UPC | 086384709142 013964502985 696748634371 799198013106 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 Year Manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AmScope - **Color:** Black - **Light Source Type:** LED - **Magnification Maximum:** 0.5 x - **Material:** Metal, Glass - **Model Name:** SM05 - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Objective Lens Description:** Achromatic - **Power Source:** Corded Electric - **Unit Count:** 1 Count ## Images ![AmScope SM05 Barlow Lens for Stereo Microscopes, 0.5X - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61oEqmuNhTL.jpg) ![AmScope SM05 Barlow Lens for Stereo Microscopes, 0.5X - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61M3yQHKleL.jpg) ![AmScope SM05 Barlow Lens for Stereo Microscopes, 0.5X - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61M2Cnk5ktL.jpg) ![AmScope SM05 Barlow Lens for Stereo Microscopes, 0.5X - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618vUdxLvDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect magnification for PCB assembly and repair *by M***R on October 26, 2014* A perfect addition to my AmScope binocular scope for use in PCB assembly and repair. I can get enough magnification to see any detail, and still be able to zoom out and get a wide enough field of view for hand soldering. The image quality seems just as clear as with no Barlow lens installed. The only quibble I have is, on my scope, if the item you are focusing on has some depth or is raised off the work surface at all, in order to get clear focus when zoomed all the way out, I have to raise the Microsoft boom a little beyond it's maximum height. But that's not really the fault of this lens, just an FYI. The 0.7X lens might be a little better option because of that, but at the difference in price, this lens is fine. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Using this lens for hand soldering greatly increases clearance *by A***R on December 27, 2017* This item is ideal for hand soldering using an AmScope SM system. Without this extender, there is very limited clearance between the objective and the object. I often found I had to tilt the head to get enough clearance for the soldering iron under the LED illumination ring. After installing this Barlow lens, I had to lift up the arm on the scope traveler mechanism almost to the top of it's mast to get good focus. The result is that I can sit up straight, and there is plenty of room between the circuit board and the light ring - no trouble at all! ## Frequently Bought Together - AmScope SM05 0.5X Barlow Lens For SM Series Stereo Microscopes (48mm) - LED-144-ZK Black Adjustable 144 LED Ring Light Illuminator for Stereo Microscope (144 LED Ring Light) - AmScope SM-3T Professional Trinocular Stereo Zoom Microscope, WH10x Eyepieces, 7X-45X Magnification, 0.7X-4.5X Zoom Objective, Ambient Lighting, Single-Arm Boom Stand --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2685408-amscope-sm05-barlow-lens-for-stereo-microscopes-0-5x](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2685408-amscope-sm05-barlow-lens-for-stereo-microscopes-0-5x) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-09-20*