Loupes ?

100proof1957

What does everybody use ?

Brand,features,price,ETC ?

Cameonut

Zeiss D36 and Eschenbach 9870b - both around $125. I like the wide field of view and the option to go 3x or 6x or 9x. They have paid for themselves many times over by allowing me to discover hidden hairlines on proofs.

mrearlygold

The best.

Eschenbach


Tom

RYK

I use a Zeiss D36. I also like the ability to change magnification and the field of view. A friend picked one up for me, and I believe the price was $110.

mercurynut

I have a series of 3 jeweler's loupes...5x 10x and 16x. They seem to work for me.

elwood

Zeiss D-36

MacCrimmon

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Yep, I use a 6x, and 12x for die minutiae, etc.

Murphy

I sell them, PM me.






Biconvex lens: Distinguised by two spherical (convex) surfaces. Used in large field, low power reading magnifiers. Magnification usually up to 4X.

Aspheric Lens: Aspheric curves allow higher magnification with less distortion. Used by holding the more convex side (side with imprint) towards the eye. Magnification up to 12X.

Aplanatic Lens: Consists of two equally strong plano-convex lenses. The convex sides are arranged face-to-face. Full image is clearly defined and free of distortion. Magnification up to 20X. (Magnification up to 4X useful for persons with macular degeneration.)

Achromatic Lens: Top quality lens. A color-corrected lens system that guarantees a clear, sharp image. Completely distortion free. Magnification up to 25X.

XpipedreamR

I use B&L 7X and 10X, mostly the 7X. I want to get a 5X now, too. What is a good one?

Maybe I only want 3 or 4X. Yikes, such decisions. Who knows?

NumisOxide

I use Bausch and Lomb Hastings 10x Triplet. I got it from Brent-Krueger. I use it with my camera to get closeups.

Brent-Krueger Loupes

michael

hastings triplet 20x bausch lomb in the good old usa rochester ny

the best of the best

also have a large field 10x generic model works good for me

K6AZ

I use the 7x B&L Hastings for everyday use, and the 20x B&L Hastings for variety work.

ccex

I carry my Anco 10X triplet with me all the time. I'm so used to this loupe that if I lost it, I'd feel like someone amputated my lest arm.

My very first eBay purchase was an Anco 16X wide field loupe (model 1020) but I rarely use it, since there is too much distortion around the edges.