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HCIX Valued Member United States 58 Posts	Posted 04/28/2022 3:04 pm So I'm finally going to go spend money on a loupe. I don't have lots of money but want to get something good at the same time. Online shows they have some at hobby lobby and Target though not sure if magnefication they have or that I need. If there is not some specific brand or kind could you please st least tell me positively the number I need it to magnify to? Please and thank you Report this Post to the Staff

levelsofmadnes Pillar of the Community United States 3003 Posts	Posted 04/28/2022 3:17 pm i got my 16 time magnification loupe from hobby lobby. i dont have experience with different loupes but it has served me well. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/28/2022 3:28 pm I feel that anything higher than 14x distorts the image. I use a 12x and a 14x doublet most times and it is a no brand. I also have a 14x Hastings Triplet that is high quality but gives a small area to view,it cost me around $25 and the no brand doublets were under $10 each. B&M is a good brand,that is my 14x triplet. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19143 Posts	Posted 04/28/2022 3:41 pm I don't use a loupe. Instead, I use an old hobby-grade microscope eyepiece--magnification is around 10X. Also use a 'linen tester' (nice, full image) with a magnification of 5X. Only when absolutely needed, I use a 40X standing microscope intended for use in the graphic arts industry. For me, loupes are too restricted in their field of view. That's just me. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95443 Posts	Posted 04/28/2022 10:18 pm I too, use a nice microscope over a loupe. It is far easier to view the coin without any eye strain. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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