I just learned about the availability of 5x loupes with built in diopters. Before I commit myself, I wondered if anyone has any positive or negative comments about this class of loupes. The Leica 5x loupe seems to provide superb resolution, but costs a lot more and is much heavier than the 4x Rodenstock loupe that I now have, and will require capping to protect the glass at the ground glass end when in storage. I examined another brand that was comparable in compactness and weight to the 4x loupe and nearly matches it in price, but seems to lack the diopter range that I need. I have not tried any 5x loupe on a ground glass. Is it easier to focus on ground glass with a 5x than a 4x loupe? Many of the web articles indicate a strong preference for a 4x loupe, but occasionally I see references to 6, 8 or 10x preferences. I have never seen any comparison of 5x loupe with
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