
Best selling Microscopes from Kern
Here you’ll find the best Microscopes from Kern. The ranking is based on the best-selling products from this brand within the category. In addition to sales volume, factors such as availability, pricing, and overall customer relevance also influence the order. For each product, we include a short description and the most important highlights from customer reviews, giving you a quick overview of the most popular Kern options. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. Kern Bulb OZB-A4804

2. Kern OBT 106 transmitted light microscope binocular 1000 x transmitted light
KERN Transmitted Light Microscope OBT
The OBT-1 series consists of high-quality school microscopes that stand out due to their user-friendly controls, robustness, and modern design. The continuously dimmable 1W LED ensures optimal illumination of the specimens and a long lifespan. Mobile use is also possible with optional battery operation.
The simple 0.65 condenser lens with adjustable aperture of the OBT 101 provides optimal light focusing and illumination of the sample. The models OBT 102 - OBT 106 feature a height-adjustable and thus focusable 1.25 Abbe condenser with aperture, which ensures optimal light concentration.
Focusing on the object is achieved for all models through dual coarse and fine adjustment. Quick operation and movement of the specimen is facilitated by a mechanical stage (for models OBT 103 - OBT 106). A wide selection of different eyepieces and objectives is also available. A dust cover and an operating manual are included in the delivery.
Technical details:
- Tube: Binocular
- Objectives: 4 x / 10 x / 40 x / 100 x
- Illumination: 1W LED (transmitted light)
Delivery includes:
- 1x KERN Transmitted Light Microscope OBT.

3. Kern Transmitted light microscope Binocular 400 x transmitted light
The KERN OBS series consists of solid and simple school microscopes that are easy to handle thanks to their clear controls. The continuously dimmable 0.5W LED ensures optimal illumination of the specimens and a long lifespan. Mobile use is also no problem due to the rechargeable batteries. This model features a height-adjustable and thus focusable 1.25 Abbe condenser with an aperture diaphragm, which ensures optimal light bundling. Focusing on the object is achieved through dual coarse and fine adjustments. Quick work and movement of the specimen is facilitated by a mechanical stage. A wide selection of different eyepieces and objectives is also available.

4. Kern Stereo zoom microscope OZL 474
The KERN OZL-47 series belongs to the stereo zoom microscopes that impress with their quality, ease of use, flexibility, stability, and affordable price. A highlight is the powerful and continuously dimmable integrated LED dual gooseneck illumination (incident light), which provides individually and quickly adjustable lighting. In addition to its good optical properties, this model offers maximum comfort in this class due to its large working area – ideal for training companies, workshops, as well as assembly and repair workplaces, for example, in the electronics industry. As standard, this microscope provides a continuous overall magnification of 7x-45x. The column stand offers maximum flexibility and the freedom to remove the microscope head and integrate it into other modular systems, such as a universal stand. A wide selection of eyepieces, external lighting units, and auxiliary objectives are available as accessories. A dust cover, eyecups, and a multilingual operating manual are included in the delivery. A C-mount adapter is required for connecting a camera. Areas of application: In-vitro fertilization, detection of parasites, zoology and botany, tissue preparation, dissection, quality control.

5. Kern Stereo zoom microscope OZL 468
The KERN OZL-46 series belongs to the stereo zoom microscopes that impress with their quality, ease of use, flexibility, stability, and affordable price. The standard LED incident and transmitted illumination ensures optimal lighting of your specimen. In addition to its excellent optical properties, this model offers maximum comfort in its class due to its large working distance – making it ideal for training companies, workshops, and assembly and repair workplaces, such as in the electronics industry. As standard, this microscope provides a continuous total magnification of 7x to 45x. The pillar stand offers maximum flexibility and the freedom to remove the microscope head and integrate it into other modular systems, such as a universal stand. The KERN OZL 468 has been specifically designed for schools and workshops, featuring an integrated handle and a stable mechanical stand. A wide range of eyepieces, external lighting units, and auxiliary objectives are available as accessories. A dust cover, eyecups, and a multilingual operating manual are included in the delivery. A C-Mount adapter is required for connecting a camera.

6. Kern OBE 121 transmitted light microscope monocular 400 x transmitted light
The brand new KERN OBE-12/13 series features an exclusive and dynamic design that is unmatched in robustness and ergonomics. The smart storage compartment at the back allows for quick and practical storage of your power cable. Power supply via an external power bank is also possible thanks to USB connection technology. The impressive and continuously dimmable 3-W-LED ensures brilliant illumination of your specimen. Another highlight is the integrated butterfly tube, which provides the ideal viewing angle. The height-adjustable and thus focusable 1.25 Abbe condenser with aperture diaphragm is another quality feature of the OBE series, guaranteeing optimal light bundling. The fully equipped mechanical stage allows for height adjustment via a dual coarse and fine drive. Fast operation and movement of the specimen are facilitated by the ergonomically designed coaxial drive. A wide selection of different eyepieces and objectives is also available. A dust cover, eyecups, and a multilingual operating manual are included in the delivery. A C-Mount adapter is required for connecting a camera to the trinocular version. Application areas: education, hematology, sediments, medical practices. Applications/specimens: translucent and thin, high-contrast, low-maintenance specimens (e.g., plant tissue, stained cells/parasites).

7. Kern Stereomicroscope set OZM 983UK
Predefined set consisting of a stereo microscope head (OZM 547), a universal stand (OZB-A6302), a ring light (OBB-A6102UK), and a dust cover from our range. Simple, practical, and affordable. This saves you the time-consuming configuration and the dilemma of choosing the combination of different components. You get a cost-effective and highly flexible solution for your microscope workstation. The KERN series features excellent stereo zoom microscopes with above-average optical performance. The standard LED incident lighting (ring) ensures optimal illumination of your sample. In addition to the large working distance, an extra-large field of view, and brilliant resolution, the KERN OZM 547 delivers color-accurate and depth-sharp images with high contrast. The zoom objective allows for continuous magnification from 0.7x to 4.5x. A C-Mount adapter is required for camera connection. Supplied with UK plug power supply.

8. Kern Video microscope
The Kern OIV-6 is a video microscope designed to optimize digital stereomicroscopy. Our thoughtfully crafted complete solution for axial optics allows for direct and straightforward display of your samples on the screen. The standard LED ring illumination ensures optimal lighting for your specimen. Combined with the large working area, capturing objects on the screen is ideal for observation, analysis, and documentation in industrial applications. The excellent optics provide consistently sharp imaging throughout the entire zoom range of 0.7x-4.5x. The integrated auto-focus further optimizes the sharpness within a defined image section. The 2.0-megapixel camera of the eyeless microscope offers smooth live observation of your samples via the HD monitor, thanks to the HDMI output. Additionally, the user-friendly software, USB stick, and USB mouse, which are included in the package, allow for easy digital processing and storage of your results. The OIV 656 ensures software-controlled image and video capture with additional documentation features. A dust cover and a multilingual operating manual are included in the delivery.

9. Kern OBL 137C825 transmitted light microscope trinocular 1000 x transmitted light
The OBL series laboratory microscopes are also available as a digital complete solution with an adapted C-Mount camera for your live examination. The appropriate C-Mount adapter is, of course, included in the delivery. The adapted C-Mount camera is available in different versions and is universally applicable. A dust cover, eyecups, and a multilingual operating manual are included in the package. The OBL series is characterized by its infinity optics, making it ideal for demanding transmitted light applications. The robust and ergonomic stand ensures safe and comfortable operation. It features strong and continuously dimmable 3W LED illumination. The fixed pre-centered and focusable 1.25 Abbe condenser with aperture and field diaphragm allows for simplified Köhler illumination without the risk of misalignment. The large mechanical stage and its specimen holder can accommodate up to two specimens simultaneously and can be quickly and easily focused using dual coaxial coarse and fine adjustments. Thanks to proven CMOS technology combined with USB 2.0, images are displayed quickly and clearly. These cameras are also suitable for more demanding applications, such as dark field, phase contrast, and fluorescence applications. Optimal synchronization, a high frame rate, and stable image performance, in conjunction with our included Microscope VIS software, will significantly ease your daily work. Power is supplied via the USB cable, eliminating the need for an additional power source. The package includes the camera, our multilingual KERN software Microscope VIS Basic, a USB cable (length: 2000 mm), various ocular adapters, and a stage micrometer for software calibration.

Kern OBL 137C825 transmitted light microscope trinocular 1000 x transmitted light
10. Kern OZL 464C832 Stereomicroscope Trinocular 45 x incident light, transmitted light
The flexible and cost-effective OZL-46 series is now available as a digital complete solution with an adapted C-Mount camera for your live examinations. The appropriate C-Mount adapter is, of course, included in the delivery. The adapted C-Mount camera is available in different versions and is universally applicable. A dust cover, eyecups, and a multilingual operating manual are included in the package. The KERN OZL-46 series belongs to the stereo zoom microscopes that impress with their quality, ease of use, flexibility, stability, and affordable price. The standard LED incident and transmitted illumination ensures optimal lighting of your sample. In addition to its excellent optical properties, this model offers maximum comfort in its class due to its large working area – ideal for training companies, workshops, as well as assembly and repair workplaces, for example in the electronics industry. The zoom objective allows for continuous magnification from 0.7x to 4.5x. The pillar stand provides maximum flexibility and the freedom to remove the microscope head and integrate it into other modular systems, such as a universal stand. With proven CMOS technology combined with USB 2.0, images are displayed quickly and clearly. These cameras are also suitable for more demanding applications, such as dark field, phase contrast, and fluorescence applications. Optimal synchronization, a high frame rate, and stable image performance, in conjunction with our included Microscope VIS software, will significantly ease your daily work.

Kern OZL 464C832 Stereomicroscope Trinocular 45 x incident light, transmitted light