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Pentax 5.5x Loupe
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Discontinued
Availability Details
CloseThis item has been discontinued by the manufacturer and is no longer available.
The Pentax 5x Loupe is a high-grade magnifier supplied with transparent stand.
- Focusable
| Format | 35mm |
| Magnification | 5x |
| Lens Construction | 4 elements, 4 groups |
| Linear Field of View | Not specified |
| Dioptric Correction Range | Not specified |
| Eyepiece | 40mm; Aperture: 49mm |
| Dimensions | Outside Diameter: 67mm (2.6"); Height: 75mm (3") |
| Weight | 320g (11.4 oz) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (3)
- Easy to use (3)
- Strong construction (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Should come with a pouch
Best Uses
Comments about Pentax 5.5x Loupe:
works superbly with a light table. Field of view enables one to examine 120 size negatives and slides. Very sharp image with no distortion. Feels quite substantial and seems well made.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Audio Quality
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Pentax 5.5x Loupe:
I use this loupe for 35 and 120 film.
Very good quality magnifire
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Archive
- Black & White Photos
- Display
Comments about Pentax 5.5x Loupe:
Great for reviewing slides and negatives. Large enought for 6x6 format
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pentax 5.5x Loupe:
Excellent quality
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pentax 5.5x Loupe:
This is a beautiful tool for assessing negatives.
Big bright sharp optics, a pleasure to use.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Large diameter lens
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Archive
- Black & White Photos
- Display
- Traditional Prints
Comments about Pentax 5.5x Loupe:
Very bright image - Huge glass lens' - Removable clear plastic field spacer. I use it without plastic spacer to view rock specimens, and with spacer to examine photos and documents. Great all-around loupe. Wish it had a case.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Super Quality Solid
Cons
- None at all
Best Uses
- General Purpose
- Professional
Comments about Pentax 5.5x Loupe:
Very heavy, well-made loupe. Excellent value for the $$$. Asahi Optical makes great glass. Large, bright, multicoated ocular. Can see the entire 35mm frame. Can also be focused. I personally like it better than the Rodenstock and the Schneider loupes. Nothing against those two fine brands, but I don't need German-optics with APO glass for viewing negatives. This one is sharp, bright and contrasty. It is perfectly excellent for 1/3 of the cost of the others.
I also bought a LowePro 1S lens case for the Pentax 5.5x Loupe for a super-nice fit.
This is a "Best Buy" in my book!
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What's in the Box
- Interchangeable Transparent Skirt
- Protective Cap
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