Summary
20X21
The 'standard' magnification for a loupe (for jewellery & gemstones, stamps & coins) is 10X.
This one is 20X
The diameter of the lens is 21mm*
* useable diameter of this lens (allowing for the rim that holds the lens in place) 19mm
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Detail
This really is the largest high-quality 20X loupe. Though even with this high-quality triplet, they are at the limit of what can be done technically - although the image is crystal sharp in the centre, it is just a bit wobbly around the edges.
Incidentally, I did once sell a genuine large 20X for half this price, but the quality was so awful I got fed up with people returning them and I discontinued them.
Technical
Magnification / lens size in mm: 20X21
Lens material: glass
Lens type: Triplet (one magnifier made of three lenses on top of each other)
Type: jewellers' loupe (small, pocket-size, folds into its metal casing)
Origin / brand: we import these from China
Casing: metal
Finish: chrome
Presentation / extras: soft leather case and plain cardboard box
Further information
Everything you need to know about magnifiers and magnification.
See information about (and reviews of) loupes (small high-power folding jewellers' magnifiers).
See information about (and reviews of) binocular (head-worn) magnifiers- especially the surgeons-type.
See a guide to magnifiers for the partially-sighted.
See loupes with UV lights.
Video (electronic) magnifiers, video magnifiers compared.
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With most magnifiers* magnification and working distance are related. Download our Excel sheet, enter a magnification to see the resulting working distance, enter a working distance to see the resulting magnification.
* excluding surgeons-type, digital & phone magnifiers, and microscopes.
This is a very good loupe at the price. Being quite large (21mm) makes it easier to use although the working distance as expected is very small only a few mm. Also needs good light but I use it for...
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