Optics

Glass or plastic lens
The Dino-Lite uses a glass lens. Learn More
About numeric aperture
Numeric aperture varies between different models. In general it is above 0.065. For specific inquiries or product recommendations please contact us. Learn More
Traditional vs digital microscope magnification
Traditional microscopes and Dino-Lite digital microscopes both use a lens (optical magnification) to provide an enlarged view of a specimen. A particular magnification value may appear more powerful using a traditional microscope compared to a digital microscope because magnification is defined differently between the two types of devices... Learn More
Magnification specification vs numbers on device
Explanation of the difference between the magnification specification and the magnification range on the device Learn More