Summary

10X20 by Zeiss
(10X magnification, 20mm diameter lens)

Has two lenses on top of each other, approx. 6X and approx. 4X magnification, can be used individually or combined to give 10X magnification.

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SIZE  (magnification X diameter of lens in mm):
10X12 - 10X13 - 10X14 - 10X16 - 10X18 - 10X20 - 10X21 - 10X22* - 10X23 
* useable diameter of this lens (allowing for the rim that holds the lens in place) 20.5mm

OPTICAL QUALITY:
basic - good - very good – EXCEPTIONAL

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Comments

As a 10X Zeiss this really is the best quality of all the large loupes. Whenever I get a sample of a new loupe that is meant to be "the best" I compare it with this one, then I sigh and concede that this Zeiss is still the best on the market.

I use this as a 'test' on our exhibition stand - if a customer insists on having the best but can't see the difference between this and a £4.50 loupe - it's time for them to give up and go to see their optician.

A note about the magnification. Zeiss used to quote the magnification as 6.66X with 3.33X = 9.99X combined; then they decided to name it "6.6X with 3.4X" = 10X combined. I think their customers were getting confused with all the numbers, so now they call "3X with 6X = 9X combined. It's all the same loupe!

Technical

Magnification / total lens size in mm: 10X22
Useable diameter of this lens (allowing for the rim that holds the lens in place) 20.5mm.

Lens material: plastic

Lens type: Unknown, probably a triplet.

Type: jeweller's loupe (small, pocket-size, folds into its plastic 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: cardboard box and polythene bag

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. 

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