A while back, someone suggested I get an ORIGINAL B&L 3X-4X-7X magnifier. Apparently, these were high-quality and loved by many, but are not made anymore. Can someone post a picture of an ORIGINAL B&L 3X-4X-7X magnifier? Is it a 3X-4X = 7X (meaning, two lenses)? Or, are there 3 lenses, 3X-4X-7X = 20x? Are the Donegan ones I see on Wizard Coin Supply similar (about equal)? https://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/donegan-double-folding-pocket-magnifier-3x-4x-7x Just want to make sure I'm looking for the ORIGINAL, rather than a cheap knock-off. TIA!
3x-4x-7x is two lenses. One lens is 3x magnification. The other lens is 4x magnification. Both lenses together are 7x magnification.
Here's mine it replaces one I had for many years and I miss placed it. I forget the power and I attached a camera cap retainer so I don't loose it again
Eschenbach is considered to be the standard for top quality loupes. They are not cheap, but are worth the price. This is what i use, and I highly recommend them.
The item from wizard would be considered a "knock-off", as Bausch and Lomb items run considerably more (although are much cheaper than eschenbach or zeiss). I mostly use an eschenbach 10x aplanat, which securely stays in its housing when not in use. Wonderful loupe.
I use a triple, 3-4-5 for 12x...it is a knock-off, but it works very well...Spark edited: It has RuPer printed on it.
Oh, and it has a capability that I haven't seen mentioned in regard to other loupes. Using just the 6x lens you can place it on a dealer's display case and clearly magnify a coin (3" or 4"). You can get a quick look without having to get the dealer to open his case.
