The Claire Loupe PB80 Reading Magnifier from Vixen Optics has an aspherical multicoated lens that reduces distortion and provides a clear and bright image. It has an ABS resin/elastomer handle and offers a magnification of 2x. It is designed for reading newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, and maps.

Aspherical Lens    ABS Resin/Elastomer Grip Handle    Optical Acrylic Acid Resin Lens Material    Elastomer Handle    Minimizes Distortion    Multicoating and Hard Coating

Many loupes have a spherical lens, which causes distortion around the end of an image. This loupe has an aspherical lens, so distortion is minimized and you can see the entire image clearly

The multicoating reduces reflection and provides a sharp and bright image, so when you read a book under a lamp, you can see the words clearly

A hard-coated lens surface protects it from scratches

The grip is designed so there is a gap between the loupe and the surface it is placed on for easy handling

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Has anyone, or can it, be used for polar alignment of small camera drives/rotators?

A: The Vixen Optics Piggyback 1/4"-20 Fine Adjustment DX BH #VIPBAUDX • MFR #3562 can be used for Geared Alt/Az Movements It is possible for polar alignment .

Q: 2. I have a Canon T6s with a 500mm telephoto lens and 2X Lens on that. Will the Vixen Optics 3562 Piggyback Fine Adjustment Unit DX support this? What is the actual weight limit?

A: I do not recommend using this for your set up. It won't be sturdy enough from what it's showing. The head is only 12oz, so I really don't think this will work. My apologies.

Q: 3. Will this work on an Meade ETX 70 focuser?

A: It will not.

Q: 4. What is the back focus distance of this reducer?

A: With the focal reducer, it is 63.5mm.

Q: 5. Load capacity (in lbs)?

A: The weight capacity of the Vixen Optics APP-TL130 is 18 lb, including counterweight .

Q: 6. Wil this work with a celestron power seeker 127 eq?

A: I cannot confirm or deny. But my expertise suggest that it will work.

Q: 7. I have the 7X version from a few years ago. Is the new 5X better?

A: The VisibleDust Quasar R 5x Sensor Loupe Magnifier with Dark Adaptation Technology has a new Dark Adaptation technology, including 14 LED diodes (vs 6 LED diodes in the previous 7x loupe).

Q: 8. I have a Polaris 114eq-d. Will this eye piece adapter work to convert it to 1.5?It has the 1.5 hole. Just don't know about the threads matching. Thanks

A: Yes, we are using this currently on the same model I believe. and it works great!

Q: 9. Will it work with other brand t mounts?

A: Yes as long as the threading's are 42mm then it will work. That is correct.

Q: 10. My older Visible Dust Loupe does not focus properly on the sensor of my Nikon Z-mount bodies. Does this this new loupe do so?

A: Unfortunately no but this Carson SensorMag works for mirrorless cameras: https://bhpho.to/3O1L4AY