10X13 Zeiss Aplanatic-Achromatic 40D, best of all the small loupes

Summary

10X13 by Zeiss
(10X magnification, 13mm diameter lens.)

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SIZE:
10X12 - 10X13* - 10X14 - 10X20 - 10X21 - 10X21 - 10X23 - "30X21”
(magnification X diameter of lens, mm)
* useable diameter of this lens (allowing for the rim that holds the lens in place) 12.5mm


OPTICAL QUALITY:
basic - good - very good – EXCEPTIONAL

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Comments

Every now and again I compare this with other loupes, it is definitely the best and it's by Zeiss and it's all-plastic* which means it's very lightweight.

* The lens is plastic too, but "plastic" sounds a bit downmarket so I prefer to say, "High-grade optical acrylic".

Technical

Magnification / lens size in mm: 10X13

Lens material: high-grade optical acrylic

Lens type: Unknown, probably a triplet.

Type: jewellers' loupe (small, pocket-size, folds into its metal casing)

Origin / brand: genuine Zeiss by Carl Zeiss Vision Ltd (the old "West German" Zeiss, not to be confused with the lesser quality "East German" brand of Zeiss Jena).

Casing: plastic

Finish: cream and grey

Presentation / extras: printed box

Free Gift

Zeiss loupes don't come with a case, they are supplied in a little polythene bag. That's because Zeiss are so 'famous' they don't need to give you anything extra. HOWEVER, we have come across some leather pouches that fit perfectly and will include one with your purchase.  Limited offer, because we only have a few pouches. 

Further information

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