Customer Reviews

SE 10X 20X 30X 21mm Chrome Loupes Pocket Magnifier New 3Pc

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I just received this three-pack of magnifiers today. At first, I was very pleasantly surprised. It was delivered quickly, and the items seemed to be of good quality. I just purchased one of those 60-100x pocket microscopes and while fun to play with, the quality of the optics is just awful. These are much much better, with very little chromatic aberration and nice clear images. Not perfect, but definitely worth a 4-star review, especially given the price. Unfortunately, what I ordered was a three-pack of magnifiers in 10, 20, and 30x. What I received was a three-pack in what seems to be 10x, 20x, and 10x. The two chromed loupes, marked 10x and 30x, both provide exactly the same magnification (judged objectively by photographing a microfiber sheet through the loupes). I tested them against an 8x Agfa loupe I've had for at least 30 years, and they're hardly stronger at all, so I presume the 10x is accurate.

Again, the quality isn't bad at all, especially given the price. But the quality control procedures at the factory are clearly not up to snuff. For the price, it's not worth returning, and it WAS more or less worth the price even without the 30x magnifier.

I just opened an antique shop and sell vintage jewelry, among other things. It's hard to price properly when you can't read how the pieces are signed. These loupes bring into very clear focus the designers signatures, even the smallest writing. The key chain loupe was my favorite as it allowed me to never be without a loupe, but alas, it somehow fell of my keychain. The other two serve me quite well. Definitely recommended!

I was looking for a modestly priced magnifier. And for twelve bucks, I was not disappointed. Bear in mind that for a set of three magnifiers you're not getting Zeiss glass, and I suspect that the actual magnifications of the 10x and 30x loupes are closer to 3x and 10x, respectively. Nevertheless, this product earns five stars from me because it exceeds my expectations for presentation, durability and optical quality that its twelve-dollar price tag would dictate.

Magnification numbers leave something to the imagination, as a previous reviewer stated but for the price are nice loupes. Really pull up detail in coins.

I bought these just for my own use. My siblings and I were going to be going thru some inherited jewelry and I wanted to be able to look at them up-close. Plus, what's not fun about pocket magnifiers?!

I was a little disappointed in the 20x magnifier. It's more of a key-chain, lower-quality-looking piece. It works well, its just not like the cool, hefty pieces of the 10x and 30x loupes. Thats my only reason for the less-than-5-star review. (Looking back at the item's picture here, it DOES show the 20x key-chain loupe. I guess I just didnt notice...)

The price was great, the shipping was quick, so overall I'm very happy with the purchase!

I use these to evaluate the edges on my knives, axes and saws when I'm in the woods. They take the guesswork out of whether to strop, touch up and edge or to hone. Very good value. They all seem to be 10x, but for the money, I don't care. Since they are easily lost it's great to have 3 of them in one purchase.

the product was extremely helpful in looking at jewerly....i could easily see the 14 K markings. I am not skilled enough to review the quility of the lenes for looking at stones.....the key chain magnifer was very useful. the clear spacer on the key chian magnifier is used to help you keep the right distance from the area so magnification is easier to zero in on.....would recommend highly.

The 30X glass had a bluish hue, and it wasn't any stronger than the 10X. I'm so glad it was cheap.

Bought this for the 30x loupe so I could see the GIA laser inscription on my diamond. Inscription still very small but readable.

I love this product! It has 3 different magnifiers - one is a clip on and you can keep it handy. I recommend it to anyone looking for a good jewlery loupe.