10x Magnifier Jewelry Loupe 20.5mm Triplet Lens Optical Glass Pocket Gem Magnifying Tool for Jeweler, Stamp Philatelist, Coin Numismatic, Achromatic Black Hexagonal Design Kit Set

Recently lost my old Bausch & Lomb Hastings Triplet after several decades. In searching for a replacement I found the B&L prices to be really high. This item had excellent reviews and was about 1/4 the B&L price, so I took a chance. The lens is a little larger than my old B&L with a smidge more distortion at the very edges, but it's certainly usable. The larger size and octagonal shape will take a bit of adjustment on my part, but nothing to worry about. And I really like the inclusion of a lanyard with a "quick release" instead of my old knotted paracord. Finally, the packaging was really nice. I hope to use this for a very long time.

A great little device, great quality and great price with hard case to keep it safe. No doubt will last a long time. Good optics.

The triplet lens sets it apart from the cheaper ones. It does have a small “fisheye” effect to it but it’s not blurry and distorted. It’s crystal clear from edge to edge. Solid metal construction and the hexagon shape makes easy to hold on to. I’m really happy with it and I’m ordering the 20x version too

I bought a 10x Loupe to start with. Its a triplet. It does not have a light. This is small and takes some getting used to to actually read through. I use it for jewelry, reading names and makers marks. It's a good starter loupe. It comes in a zipped case, with a strap. Fits in the pocket

Optically very good. Shape and texture makes it easy to hold and use. Pivot can be tightened if needed. Would have been a little better if it had anti-reflection coating but those with such coating are much more expensive and that doesn't make much difference in this application in most circumstances.

Works well made well

The triplet lens really makes a difference over the standard single lends loop. If seeing is believing, I am a believer. For years I used the standard single lens loop , and ignored the peripheral distortion that is common with that type loop. The more I read about the advantages of the triplet loop made me curious enough to purchase one. This loop comes with a carrying/storage case and a lanyard you can attach to the triplet loop, making repeated use more convenient (and lees likely to loose). The loop also has a quick disconnect to remove the loop from the lanyardIf you are a coin and/or stamp collector, this is well worth the purchase, and the price is nominal for the value received.

The loop is made well. It is hard to focus when looking thru the loop.