Leica MZ125: a High-End Optical Tool for Medical and Biological Imaging
The Leica MZ125 is a stereomicroscope that combines precision observation, reliability and ease of use in medical and scientific contexts. Designed by Leica Microsystems, this model offers a 12.5:1 zoom ratio, covering a magnification range from 8× to 100× with the standard 1.0× objective and 10× eyepieces, and up to 640× with suitable accessories. Its ability to deliver sharp, high-contrast images across the entire zoom range is based on a highly calibrated parfocal optical system.
Designed for medical research and biomedical observation environments, the Leica MZ125 features high-quality planapochromatic optics, offering outstanding colour fidelity and a resolution of up to 600 line pairs per millimetre with the 1.6× objective lens. The working distance of up to 135 mm facilitates sample handling, even in dissection, tissue examination or histological preparation configurations.
Ergonomics is central to the design of the Leica MZ125. Thanks to the ErgoTube™, which can be tilted from 10° to 50°, and the ErgoModules™, users can adjust the workstation to suit their body type, reducing fatigue during long observation sessions. The microscope also uses antistatic materials, reducing the risk of electrostatic discharge and thus offering enhanced safety in sensitive medical environments.
Its modularity allows it to be adapted to a wide variety of medical and biological applications: transmitted or incident light illumination, bright field or dark field observation, fluorescence for specific markings, documentation by video camera or digital photo system. It is compatible with many Leica binocular tubes and imaging systems, making the MZ125 suitable for both laboratory diagnostics and applied research.
Each component is manufactured to strict quality standards, ensuring long-term optical consistency. The structure is optimised for easy integration of cameras, measurement or analysis accessories, and digital image management systems.
The Leica MZ125 is therefore the tool of choice for medical and biological microscopy professionals looking for a robust, precise instrument that is tailored to the current challenges of research and diagnostics.