10X20 best 10X mag. stand magnifier

Summary

10X20

10X magnification, 20mm diameter lens.

This was one of many samples that manufacturers send me, they are usually sweet little toys suitable for children (e.g. 'bug magnifiers'). I was in for a surprise!

THIS one is quite spectacular in quality! It is from the same company that make the high quality jeweller's Loupes, and they've used a 'triplet' lens to get the best quality. This is by far the best general inspection magnifier (on a stand) for photographs, prints, fabrics, stamps, coins, pcbs (anything flat).

Technical

Magnification / lens size in mm: 10X20

Maximum working distance: 10mm (the total height is 45mm but the bottom lens has a working distance of 10mm).

Origin / brand: we import these from China

Construction / presentation: glass lenses in a silver plastic tube, encased in clear acrylic. Supplied in a plain white 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).

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