Vintage folding loupe by famous Carl Zeiss Jena,

Reference-quality distortion and spherical aberration

free lens with 20x magnification. Rare item.

  • Optics: Made in Germany by famous Carl Zeiss Jena factory around 1960s. Glass lens is 4mm diameter and 20x magnification power with 5mm free from distortion field of view. Do you know a better optics? It is marked 'Carl Zeiss Jena 20x'. Very durable hard plastic (bakelite type) housing. This loupe has a very high resolution if compared to similar loupes and an excellent field of view. Reference-quality optics without distortion, spherical or chromatic aberrations, as a result you have a bright, clear and sharp image.

  • Dimensions: Unfolded length is 65mm (2 1/2").

  • Condition: Excellent condition, lens is clear without any scratches, housing has no damage, hinge has a smooth action with no play.
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Carl Zeiss Jena optics were produced in East Germany during the Cold War, mostly for military purposes and without concern for the money spent on development and production. As a result we have reference-quality optics that you simply can't find in today's market, because the price would be too high for normal customers. In addition to perfect optics the loupe has a very durable housing, offering lifelong protection to the lens. It's the high quality and good design of vintage Carl Zeiss loupes that make them so precious and desirable for many collectors.

Perfect for gems, jewellery, paper money etc for any Collector!
Zeiss scientists made it so well, that it is a work of art by itself.

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