Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Fellow LUGnuts, I have used a number of loupes over the years including the Rodenstock and Schneider 4X designs. Most recently I have begun to use the Peak Anastigmat 4X loupe. It is a big loupe. The biggest advantage is the large diameter optic. I can see a 2 1/4" negative or chrome and all of a 35mm slide and mount in one view. Best of all, I don't have to move my eyes from side to side to see the entire slide when I wear glasses. This is a major advantage. The Rodenstock/Schneider loupes cost about $ 100 and the Peak loupe about $170. Peak makes some cheap optics I wouldn't consider - but their big loupe is very good indeed. A little bit pricey but if Leica made a loupe, it would probably cost even more. Happy viewing, Richard - ------------------------ Richard Clompus, OD West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA