Loupes 10x Glass Jeweler Loupe Loop Eye Magnifier Magnifying Magnifier Metal Body Silver (10x21mm)

Good image quality for a 10 loop magnifier.The magnification of a magnifier is the ratio of size the object appears at a distance of 10 inches (the angle subtended by the object) to the size it appears with the magnifier held close to the eye. Magnifiers give the best magnification, image quality, widest field of view, and minimum distortion when held close to the eye. They seem to give more magnification when held farther from the eye, but that is an illusion because then the magnifier itself appears smaller when you move it away from the eye and the image then fills more the the magnifier.

This is another item I bought for my wife who has trouble reading the microscopic print on things -- especially in grocery stores. It fits handily in her purse and she's found numerous uses for it in the short time she's had it. Very handy.

I've never used one of these before, so I'm new to this. It's not large like magnifying glasses that I've always used in the past.I believe it works how it is supposed to. I like that it appears to not distort color, I was worried it would make things darker, or alter colors but it appears to not do that, so that's a plus.I'd recommend this to first time buyers.I was skeptical, about which one to buy, I browsed a lot. I'm happy I settled with this one. It was in my price range and it seems to work fine. Not sure how more expensive ones work, but this does the job for me. I'd have to use a more expensive one for comparison.

Perfect for my replacement for a lost one.

Bullshirt on the 10 X2X at best

If I had given this review two week ago, I would have had a much different review. This is a very decent hand lens for looking at hand samples at rock outcrops and in labs, magnifying up to 10x as the label indicates. After using it fine for about seven or eight months, the screws spontaneously popped out and left me with just the lens, not the protective outer covering. The lens itself is still fine, but I honestly expected the hand lens to be a bit sturdier than it was. Also, as far as a built-in light goes...pretty sure there isn't one, so I didn't rate that. That being said, I would definitely recommend this for college students who need it for some of their Geology courses. This is very cheap, so losing or breaking it won't be a burden on your wallet. Other than that, I've liked this product a lot!

Works exactly as intended. I am a geologist and often need to use a hand lense when soil logging. The magnification is the perfect amount for anyone wanting to identify grains and/or structure. It also has a little loop in the metal where you can attach a lanyard (no idea how to spell that) and wear the around your neck. The screws are nice and tight to it doesn't open on its own, and the product has an overall good weight. It's not to heavy in your hand, but it feels quality. I recommend for anyone geologist or geology student.

Was what I Need.