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Here's my Two Cents. For general coin viewing the one you have now is very good,10x Hastings triplet.For viewing errors and varieties I recommend a 12x or 14x. I have tried the 15x and a few even higher and don't like them.I now use a 14x no brand doublet that I really like and it cost less then $10.I used a 10x Anco doublet for around 20 years and then my eyes got worse with age that's why I went to a 14x. John1  |
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For years the 2x lens on my B&L 2x/6x folding magnifier has been all I have needed. However, as I have gotten older, I find myself using the 6x lens a lot more. I agree with BadThad, high magnification is only if you are into varieties (I am not).
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Bedrock of the Community
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The B&L is excellent. I use a cheap 10x one mostly for close-up work, it's an off-brand and it's "good enough". Same with me. Although I have about 20 or more magnifiers of all varieties and sizes. Going to lots of flea markets I usually can pick up any for $1. If they magnify, I don't care about brand names. Probably ALL made in one factory somewhere anyway. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Buy the best that you can afford, getting cheap optics is a sure way to damage your eyesight over time.
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Rest in Peace
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Can't hardly beat a Hastings 10x triplet.
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United States
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In this case, they sit on the tip of my nose, and I look a bit Scrooge Mc Duck, (minus beak)! You don't strap a plastic beak on and dive into your coins? |
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United States
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I want to revive this topic since it is over a year old. What does everyone use now to look at their coins closely? Is a 10x magnifier still the best/most common to use? I see some nice looking 30x on Amazon but it sounds like too much magnification may be too much for coin use. Thoughts, experiences, and suggestions are appreciated! |
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I use a 30x one when roll searching pennies. Saves the eyes reading dates and mm
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I used to think that anything over a 5x was overkill for most collectors (10x if you are into varieties).
However, as I get older, I am having to rethink that position. For me, the extra magnification helps prevent eye fatigue.
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 , that's why I now use a 14x. John1 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I use a Hastings 10x triplet (have had it for over 35 years), a cheap 2x w/ 4x insert, and always carry a 2 lens folding magnifier (I think B&L) in my laptop bag.
Oh, by the way, the Hastings is the best, by far.
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09/27/2012 11:37 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Most of the time I use a Belomo 7x, occasionally a cheap 10x, and very rarely a H.E. Harris 16x. I find that the 16x must be held very close to the coin to remain in focus but that makes it a challenge to get enough light on the coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I've used an Anco 16x loupe since 1972 and it has served me well.
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Pillar of the Community
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B&L 5X but I have a lighted 10X for longer drives.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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