Magnifier Reviews

The Top 5 Magnifiers

Cambridge Optics not only supply magnifiers but we also specify and design optical systems.  We are uniquely placed in the market to provide objective reviews of products. 

Here are our recommendations based on customer comments and our assessments: -

Top 5 Table Mounted Magnifiers (G-Clamp) (optical)

Parameters (1=best, 3=Average)

Magnifier

Build Quality

Optical Quality

Magnification

Special Features

CO1015

2

2

2.25X & 5X

Illuminated with exceptionally wide lens and very long arms, optional 1.75X version, optional desk base version, optional floor stand version

CO1017

2

2

2.25X

Very Stylish, illuminated with very long arms, optional 1.75X & 3X versions, optional desk base version, dimmable and dust cover

CO1013

2

2

2.25X & 6X

Slim design, illuminated with very wide lens and very long arms, optional 1.75X version, optional desk base version, optional floor stand version

CO-O-LIGHT3L

1

1

3.5X

Unique wide design, illuminated with extraordinarily wide rectangular lens and very long arms, optional 2X power-up lens, superb industrial grade quality

COSKKL-F-8X

1

1

8X

Interchangeable lenses 2X-15X, very wide lens, superb industrial grade quality, optional polariser

Top 5 Handheld Magnifiers (optical)

Top 5 Handheld Magnifiers (optical)
Parameters (1=best, 3=Average)
Magnifier​​​​​​​ Build Quality Optical Quality Magnification Special Features
​​​​​​​ CO57520 1 1 15X Illuminated
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ CO-E-MLED 15116 - 1511001 2 1 6X Illuminated with useful stand
CO-E-MLED15113 2 1 5X Illuminated with rectangular lens
ZEISS 205172-9200-000 D24+12D 1 1 9X 2 magnifications, folding pocket loupe
​​​​​​​ CO-E-DES1711 1 2 5X Pocket magnifier, it’s cool!

Parameters (1=best, 3=Average)