Best Loupe

[WheatWaffle]

Looking for a good loupe. What do you guys suggest?

 

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Precision Folding Loupe (8X) (9870-M) | ShopNumismaster

won't last long at these prices.

 

[gerryk]

I got a nice all steel chromed one on ebay for under $10.00 shipped. Its good enough for me to read the dates on coins which is saying a lot.

 

[GlenDronach]

I got mine off of eBay as well. I don't need a super high quality one. It magnifies, I look into it. I don't need an LED or multiple magnifications.

 

[Mzjavert]

FYI 10X is the standard loupe used for examining coins. As mentioned above multiple sources are available including ebay, your local coin shop, even Books A Million has a nice selection.

 

[Bum Luck]

Check this article out:

How to choose a loupe or magnifier... and where to buy

A 10x loupe is what you want.

First of all, not all loupes are good.

Inexpensive, loupes can be had for as little as US $3 to $5, especially if you buy multiple units. Some of these are essentially junk, while others are pretty good. It's luck of the draw- but low quality predominates. The majority are unmarked, so it's difficult to tell a good one from a piece of junk without actually peering through the lens

Belomo- 10x; 21 mm lens; marked "Made in Belarus"; black enclosure of unusual shape; pivot has small Phillips screws.
PRICE: (about $35-$40);
QUALITY: excellent.
Lens is composed of three, joined elements. I've tested dozens of these; it appears their quality is pretty much consistent no matter how many I test. It also has a bigger field of view than the Bausch & Lomb Hastings. Even at 40 bucks, the Belomo's quality is so good that it's worth it.

I bought the Belomo after talking to my jeweler; it's the last one I'll ever need. Issue solved.

 

[twiasp]

I would recommend Belomo also, not very pricy and make sure it is a Triplet which i think all of theirs are. Triplet will ensure the field of view isn't distorted or "fish-eyed" looking. May also check local jewelry stores and jewelry supply stores in the area, one of my jewelry stores gave me a 10x loupe free just for coming in and asking questions about a piece of jewelry i found at a garage sale.