Vintage German Jewellers Loupe Magnifier 6x Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Achromat Lens S
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:18372014 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
Brand: Carl Zeiss | UPC: Does not apply |
Reference-quality distortion freeachromat lens with 6x magnification.
Optics: Made in Germany by famous Carl Zeiss Jena factory from 1950s to 1990s. Glass lens is 22mm diameter with 6x magnification power. Very durable hard plastic (bakelite type) housing. Lens can be unscrewed for cleaning if needed. Reference-quality optics without distortion (all lines will be straight) and chromatic aberrations (no extrinsic colours), as... a result you have a bright, clear and sharp image, please see photos with examples. It has a black framing around the lens, because black eliminates reflections that can alter the color of the object you are viewing. This loupe has a very high resolution and large field of view if compared to similar loupes.
Rare 'DDR' logo.
Dimensions: Unfolded length is 78mm (3 1/8").
Condition: Very good, but the lens has a 2mm cloudy spot of microscratches at the center of the back side (please see photos №6-7), it is visible, but do not affect its usage, housing is without any 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 stamps, paper money, coins, jewellery etc for any Collector!
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