Customer Reviews

SE Jeweler's Loupe- Double Power 10X & 20 X

5 star:		(48)
4 star:		(15)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I have a number of loupes and magnifiers, and this is better than some but nothing I'd really recommend. It's neat to have the 20x, but the whole thing is so small, I find it more frustrating than useful most of the time.

Unless you really and truly need the dual lens factor, or are buying this as a fun gadget/spare lens, get the BelOMO 10x instead.

This could also be a neat giftie, again for its gadget factor, for someone who has one or more good basic loupes. I'd definitely put it higher on the "nifty looking toy" chart than on the "good lens" one.

I first bought this lens for myself then after using it I purchased 10 of them to distribute amidst my geology students. it is a good and affordable product for students, it has both lenses 10x and 20x. So we don't need anything else.

Very glad I chose this combo unit since I've had problems with some negatives when using the 10x only. Don't know why anyone would spend triple the money when this has great clarity and so easy to use.

This is a nice product, especially for the price, but it is smaller than I expected. In addition, I tried to order 5 for stocking stuffers and only received 1. I tried again to order 4 and only received 1. I finally realized that the postage is how the profit is made and you can't get more than one at a time.

With both a 10x and 20x magnifying loupe built into one small, easily handled device, this jeweler's loupe comes in handy. Even though it's made in China it seems to work well and the lenses seem to be good quality. Very good purchase for the price if you need something like this for examining jewelry or for other hobbies.

This jewelers loupe is a great product. It is well made, reasonably priced, and very versatile. The two magnifiers in the same compact device are ideal. And the case is small enough to easily carry in your pocket. The 10X and separate 20X lens are perfect to bridge the gap between my 5X magnifier and my 30X portable,lighted microscope.

I received mine in excellent shape -- no scratches whatsoever on the glass as one reviewer found. The size of the 10x loupe is stated to be 18mm, but the glass is 15mm or a little under 5/8 inch. The size of the 20x loupe is smaller (for looking at smaller things) and is actually sightly over the stated 12mm diameter or about 1/2 inch. This size is more than adequate for looking at, for example, diamonds, but may not be big enough for geological purposes.

As far as the optical quality, I found nothing to complain about. The mechanical build quality is more than I expected for the price. If you want a bigger, more powerful loupe with a built-in LED light, even including a spare battery, you might consider the SE 30X Illuminated Jewelers Loupe. It has a plastic housing for the lens, but the illuminator works well, and the optics diameter is 7/8 inch, or about 22mm, which is more than twice the area of the larger loupe on this model. The price is a staggering $4.15.

Face it, these things are essentially free, assuming you take the free-shipping option. And you can look this gift horse in the mouth and come away smiling.
Tim

Excellent magnification for a very good price! It reveals a large amount of detail when you look at coins, stamps etc. Recommended!

Dear Consumer,
This product is a good choice for a very hardy lens. The best things about this product are:
- It comes with a nifty little case, which is very nice for keeping the lens clean and scratch free
- Duel lens provide the best possible magnification for the object being viewed
- very heavy and hard to break. Not that Ive tried, but I know that if I drop it, it wont shatter

Now, the only thing I do not like about this product is the loose folding lenses. The mechanism for the lenses are loose, and the lenses tend to wobble and swing around. This can become a problem, but it tends not to be a problem if you are holding the lens the proper way. However, the lenses stay under the protective surface very well, but wobble when out like during use...

Other than this, I would recommend this for any use for magnification.
I use mine for geologic examination, and will continue to do so until it falls apart on the job. A great little tool.

This product met and exceeded expectations. Product was purchased to use with students and they found its use to be very helpful. I would certainly purchase again.