Even people with good eyesight periodically need a magnifier. With its help, you can see the small mechanisms, evaluate the painting, make jewelry with a miniature pattern, study the structure of the fabric. Older is more convenient to read the fine print. They are different in form and frequency, as well as in the way they are held in front of the eye, so pay attention to the rating of the best loops for all sorts of purposes.
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The best viewing loupes
To read the fine print or better to see some of the details in everyday life, as well as remove the splinter from the skin, use a pocket magnifier with a compact size. With their help, still watching the insects.
Such devices can be taken with you to the store or to visit. The cost of devices is one of the most affordable.
Levenhuk Zeno 50, 2.2 / 4.4x, 88/21 mm, 2 LED - with backlight and double lens
This is a compact magnifier for constant carrying with you. Comes with a handy slim zip pouch. The design is characterized by the absence of a frame - the lens is attached with one side to the handle.
The main advantage of the model is the backlight from two diodes, which allows reading even with insufficient external lighting. In a large lens that increases up to 2.2 times, a more powerful optics is built in with an approximation up to 4.4 times.
Pros:
- The diameter of the main lens is 88 mm. It allows you to read the text on the page easily and fluently (greater area visibility);
- built-in magnifier at the base of the handle allows you to consider very small elements in the pictures or on the selected product;
- the backlight from the diodes is pleasant to the eyes and evenly covers the entire area under the device (without spots of light and dark areas);
- low power consumption from two batteries of 1.5 V, with hidden in the handle (they are already included);
- The backlight button is convenient for pressing (located on the side) and made of rubber;
- the handle is painted with non-slip;
- optics made of acrylic-coated glass (scratch-resistant);
- light weight 160 grams;
- lifetime warranty.
Minuses:
- the cost of about 1000 rubles is high for one lens and diodes;
- flimsy latches in the battery compartment;
- the light gray body of the handle quickly gets dirty from the hands;
- plastic case is not reliable when dropped, especially in the design without edging.
Veber 6x, 42 mm, on a chain (12092) - for numismatist and philatelist
Very affordable model with elegant design. Its metal edging firmly holds the lens with a diameter of 42 mm in the frame.
Through two ears there passes a beautiful wicker chain, which can be fastened on clothes or hung on a neck. With this accessory, it will be possible not only to consider the details of the minting of coins or the peculiarities of the pattern of the brand, but also to emphasize your professionalism with the appearance.
Pros:
- very low cost (about 180 rubles);
- 23 grams at all does not carry at all in a pocket;
- an increase in the lens of 6 times will allow to consider the smallest details of the object;
- stylish look in a gilded frame;
- glass lens;
- 40 cm chain length is convenient for attaching clothes to the loop at chest level;
- When placing an object at a distance of 4-5 cm, the maximum sharpness is obtained, which does not require a close tray to hard objects and does not scratch the glass;
Minuses:
- only 1 year warranty;
- there is no case, so the lens is constantly covered with prints when removed from the pocket;
- it cannot be installed in the eye in order to free the hands (physically it is possible to do this, but then you will get a long distance to the object and a small multiplicity);
- it is not always convenient to hold the magnifying glass with your hands, but a handle mount is not supplied in the kit.
The best loops on the forehead or in the form of glasses
Such models are popular with watch repairmen or jewelry specialists for performing small soldering and creating patterns.Use them in the repair of chips on televisions, computers and mobile phones. Dressing on the forehead frees up two hands for work.
Levenhuk Zeno Vizor H1 - with a four-mode zoom change
This is a professional magnifier on the forehead, which is used by many experts. A practical Velcro belt strap fits any head circumference and is easily adjustable.
The kit provides additional lenses for both eyes and separately goes down the magnifying glass to the right eye for maximum magnification. The device is able to bring objects at 1.5 / 3 / 6.5 / 8 times. The manufacturer has endowed him with a lifetime warranty.
Pros:
- light weight of 250 grams is not felt on the head during the whole working day;
- attractive cost for functional devices in 995 rubles;
- plastic hood on top that protects against glare in the room;
- lens parameters for two eyes 87x30 mm (survey);
- built-in lights on both sides of the diodes and a separate switch on each to change the light supply side;
- completely free hands for high-grade work;
- velcro strap length adjustment;
- swiveling lens for the right eye;
- 4 variants of approximation in multiplicity are regulated at the request of the master;
- inside there is another frame with an additional set of lenses of another multiplicity;
- tight closure of the battery compartment.
Minuses:
- The lenses are made of plastic, so they will get scratched over time;
- no batteries included.
Veber 81001-3Led, 1,2x-3,5x - for radio engineering
This magnifier has an original design for attachment to the forehead. All devices are on the visor: the top lights with three diodes, a block with batteries, the bottom - mounting and interchangeable lenses.
The visor is conveniently adjustable in degree of descent due to locks with axial rotations. Adjustable loops can be with multiplicity 1.2 / 1.8 / 2.5 / 3.5. A magnifying glass view is completely protected from glare from above (lamps or window lights).
Pros:
- the block of light diodes is deployed not only vertically (60 degrees), but also horizontally (25 degrees), which allows you to direct it to the right place without turning the head;
- soft layer on the mount to the forehead;
- product weight is only 100 grams, which will not be felt for a long time;
- powerful lights with adjustable angle;
- case with a set of lenses that will protect against scratching;
- the possibility of combining the multiplicity by installing two rows of optics at once;
- batteries already included;
- lens material glass with acrylic coating;
- large width of glass (50 mm) for good visibility on the desktop.
Minuses:
- 1 year warranty;
- there is no cross strap over the head, so the mount can slide low on the forehead.
Top Textile Desktop Loupes
To check the quality of tailoring of small items on clothes, to determine the structure and density of the fabric or to perform medical manipulations, table loupes are used. They release hands, but do not require wearing a device on the head.
VOMZ LT1-4x, 27 mm - folding and tabletop
This accessory is practical folding design, convenient for carrying. Parts of the body are swiveled in three places, forming a small box. For setting on the table you need to unscrew the lens and move the stand-counterweight out.
The device is stable and has a sufficient supply of space under it to accommodate a fabric or other object. The diameter of the lens is 27 mm, and the increasing capacity reaches 4 times.
Pros:
- light weight 400 grams;
- Compact dimensions 57x37x49 allow you to take a magnifying glass with you to different workplaces;
- Foldable design with slits inside to quickly look through the lens without turning the support;
- cost 300 rubles;
- aspherical lens type is less scratched;
- focal length from 5 to 56 mm;
- metal support stand;
- natural glass lens;
- body in black less dirty
Minuses:
- static multiplicity without adjustment;
- the small diameter of the lens allows you to bring limited areas of matter and requires frequent rearrangements;
- the cover is not provided;
- linear field of view is 41 mm;
- an object larger than 60 mm in size will no longer fit under a magnifying glass and will have to be lifted off the table to increase the clearance;
- 3 year warranty.
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