Jewelry Loupe, LED Scale Loupe 10x Magnifier with 8 LED Light & Adjustable Focal Length, Jewelers Loop Magnifying Glass for Jewelry Gems, Coins, Hobby, Diamond (Interchangeable Scale)

I've owned quite a few loupes which I use mostly for checking film and negative quality for scanning, but also prints. This one is probably the best, and certainly the best value for money. The glass lens is very good, for a simple 10x lens, and helical focus is a nice touch that adds versatility. It is solid and well-made. The LED's are quite even and bright and very helpful for prints, and solve the usual loupe problem of your head blocking out light you need for inspection. Batteries are cheap AG9 alkaline button cells, although it uses 4 of them. Comes with a hook to fish out expired ones, inserting replacements is not too bad provided you have some dexterity and decent eyesight. The reticle is of no use to me, but it takes seconds to remove. It even comes with a simple faux-leather plastic case, which is not a thing of beauty, but is functional. Criticisms? Only that I too think a non-latching switch button might have been better, and save batteries from inadvertently being left turned on. But it's obvious when the LED's are on!

I've got a number of loupes and magnifiers which probably comes from being a bit OCD about optical tools and gadgets of all kinds. Some I own are cheap and cheerful, others rather expensive and excellent. I've tried some rather poor ones as well.I rather fancied trying a loupe with LED illumination, so had a good look at what is available. There are several 10x LED loupes on offer which look very similar indeed (and perhaps some are identical) although the prices vary by up to a factor of three! This particular loupe is at the bottom end of the price range at around £25 but I thought it worth a try. I was genuinely surprised how good it is! It certainly does quite well optically when compared with far more expensive loupes from, eg Peak of Japan. The design, manufacturing and optical standards are all good. I'm not saying it is right up there with the very best, but it does not disappoint and is excellent value for money.Bad points? The glass measuring reticule has many scales and is too fussy for me. The seller suggests they can supply different ones, so I might enquire . The plastic case is OK, but on mine the press stud closure does not work very well. That's not a big deal.

I use this for electronic repairs, I did have to remove the plastic housing so as to get closer, but that perhaps is for my own personal repairs and may not affect someone else's use of this scope. The LED ring lights are bright and very helpful, but don't last long if used heavily.

This is a superb loup! Really clear and bright and well constructed. My only criticism is that when the scale glass is removed it is just a simple piece of glass - it would be better if this had some surround that allowed it to be easily taken out and subsequently replaced. But a great product and well worth the money.

At first touch this is a sturdy piece of kit, metal and glass, not plastic. It also has a protective lens cover, comes in a leather pouch. I bought it as a replacement for an earlier purchase of a cheaper one & immediately sent it back….cheap plastic. This one has a focusing ring, an interior ring of lights and a set of measuring grids on the focal plane (I didn't need these but I expect they'll be useful). All in all, you get what you pay for, if you buy 'cheap as chips' don't expect quality. This is well worth the money.

Not bad glass - I use it for coins and geology/minerals.Cheap enough to have it out and about and handle with dirty hands - good enough to see everything I need to see :)Bottom part has translucent walls - permitting the passage of light, so external side light source can be used when necessary to observe relief of the object casting shadows.Its not "PRO" by any means - but close enough at this price but compared with pro 10x magnification loupes - this one is defo not 10x. Maybe like 5x ? Hence 3 stars.

For use with watch repair There is nothing to tell us how to fit the scale and lenses This is a pity because the item is very good

This is a good quality item , The L E D s give you a exellent view of your subject, Bit pricey but you only getwhat you pay for, If you need something like this this is the one to go for.