Pocket Magnifier – 20x Magnification, 21mm Loupe
Posted by Notcot on Aug 20, 2010 in Photography |
Product Description
A small, pocket magnifying glass with a chrome surround and a chrome swivel cover.
- 20x magnification in a 21mm loupe
- Supplied with a small plastic case
- Dimensions: 33 x 24 x 24mm
- Weight: 80g
I was conned into buying one of these, along with the even more outrageously described ’30x’ ‘Gold’ loupe.
Yes the ’20x ‘Triplet’ does magnify a bit, and it has a wider field than many basic loupes. But if any of the reviewers who have given this such high praise had already a proper 20x loupe in their posession they would not be at all impressed!
There is one similarly high praising review of the Gold loupe, but I only just noticed the comment attached that puts the power more at 8x. Personally I would have put it at around 3x. This ’20x’ chrome is a little less powerful than my proper 10x loupe. I think that Triplet is using the same lenses in each device and banking on few buyers knowing what they are supposed to expect.
Go and try a proper 20x loupe all you ‘satisfied’ reviewers; then you really will be impressed!
And in future don’t touch ‘Triplet’ with a barge pole!
Both of these product ads are offences under the Trades Descriptions Act.
Rating: 1 / 5
at first i gave it a try but was wondering why is it so cheap. now i have my answer! the image is distorted with kind of ‘halos’ sorrounding everithing. not good for nothing besides reading serial numbers on girdles.
Rating: 1 / 5
This jeweller’s loupe is good if you want to see a large hallmark but for smaller ones I have had quite a bit of difficulty in seeing some of them clearly with this loupe – it needs to be a stronger magnification. I’ve got sharp vision so people whose vision isn’t as good will have more trouble than I did in seeing the hallmarks. But, it is still a good product and the chrome finish gives it an appealing appearance:)
Rating: 3 / 5
Having bought this loupe along with a x10 I would put the magnification at around x10 – definitely not a x20!! I now have bought a real x20 and there is no comparison. The only reason for the 2 stars is that the field of view is quite large, much better than my now redundant x10.
Rating: 2 / 5
Good price, good little product. I’ve seen some negative reviews, but I Guess it depends on your use for it. I just take it out on my walks to look at bugs/plants up close and it suits my needs.
Rating: 3 / 5