SE Folding Pocket Magnifier, 6X 2.5" Glass Lens

by SE

Product Features

• 2" powerful glass lens made of optical glass
• 6x Power
• Made In China

Product Description

2½ in. Dia Lens, Power 6X, Glass Lens.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000SL1ZT6
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as described, July 1, 2008

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Oval man (Grand Rapids, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SE Folding Pocket Magnifier, 6X 2.5" Glass Lens (Misc.)

I am disappointed because I didn't get what I was expecting. I purchased this 6X magnifier because I already have a very handy 3X pocket magnifier and a better quality 8X loupe (for flatwork; I used to proof printing with it) and wanted something in-between to view coins. This seemed like the perfect choice. However, the magnifier is 2 1/2" in diameter, not 2" as described, which makes it, for me, too large and bulky to be a lightweight pocket magnifier (glass is heavy!). But more problematic is that I can't see any difference in magnification between my 3X and this one--it might be 4X at the most, but I doubt it.

The balance of the magnifier in the hand is not great but I wouldn't expect much for $4.99. Overall, it's an inexpensive magnifier suitable, I'd say, for reading maps but I am disappointed that it's not the advertised size and stronger.

The service from hobbytoolsupply was excellent; it was shipped and received--across country--within two days from my order.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Review of SE folding pocket magnifier, December 19, 2009

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Vance Purdy (Los Angeles area, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SE Folding Pocket Magnifier, 6X 2.5" Glass Lens (Misc.)

This magnifier is very reasonably priced, but it's rather bulky to fit comfortably into most pockets. The lens measures 2.35 inches clear diameter, and the overall thickness, including the folding case, is 0.69 inches. The lens on mine shows a few cosmetic chips around the perimeter. They don't affect the view significantly.

For a high quality pocket magnifier that fits the pocket better (but is also more costly), consider the model 532 made by General Tools.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars not 6x, but handy, September 25, 2009

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J. KNOWLES (Wimington, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SE Folding Pocket Magnifier, 6X 2.5" Glass Lens (Misc.)

This is not 6x. The distortion would be severe if it were. I measured it at about 3x. Nice view for fine print, and isn't all messed up at the edges like higher power magnifiers, which also shade the light. For close work, stacking two of these gives a phenomenal wide view if you place your eye an inch from the lens....a 'super-loupe'. but, yes, that is still just 6x. Very good flatness and depth of field that way, though. If you can give the pocket space, this is a handy general magnifier, and if you want a super wide loupe, try two stacked.