Abstract: An improved objective lens for a charged particle beam device is constituted by, among other things, a magnetic lens that creates a first magnetic field for focussing the charged particle beam onto the specimen. Furthermore, a deflector is integrated into the magnetic lens by providing at least one additional coil arrangement that creates a second magnetic field used to deflect the charged particle beam. Thereby, the second magnetic field is guided through at least one of the pole pieces of the magnetic lens. The present invention also provides an improved column for a charged particle beam device including the improved objective lens.