Carl Zeiss Binocular Magnifiers

A new version with titanium frames is available.

The new frames are slightly different from the old frames. What you see in our video are the old frames. The new frames have a different ear wrap on the spring temples, which is the part that fits around the back of your ear. Otherwise the new versions seem the same as the old versions.

The Carl Zeiss binocular magnifiers deliver 2.3x magnification at 10” with an outstanding 2” field of view. Using Galilean type optics, they differ from other types of binocular magnifiers in their comfort and their classically proportion design. Most importantly, the German made optics of Carl Zeiss are well known for their quality, and deliver crisp details with sharp contrast over extended periods of use. Jewelers who need to comfortably see fine details will appreciate these lightweight (weighs only 1.5 oz.) German made binoculars. Inter pupillary distance range is a maximum spread of 38mm with a minimum of 28mm.  The range is marked on the bridge as 35-30 for ease of adjustments. 

When considering which binocular magnifiers to buy, consider all of the important factors; the magnification (2.3x), the focal length (10"), the field of view (2") and the depth of field (1/2")

• Magnification/Field of View-To help imagine what you will be seeing with the Carl Zeiss binocular magnifiers, take the magnification and times it by the field of view to come up with what you will see when you wear them (2.3X x 2" equals an area that is 4.6" wide). Now imagine that if you were looking at a 2" section of a ruler, that section under magnification would appear to be 4.6" wide. Simply stated, your 2" ruler appears to be 2.3 times larger.
• Focal Length-To experience the focal length, take a ruler and measure from you eyes to a distance 10" away. That will be the focal point when you are wearing the Carl Zeiss binocular magnifiers.
• Depth of Field-Another factor to consider is the depth of field, or the area that stays in focus measured from front to back, not just from side to side. The Carl Zeiss binocular magnifiers has a large depth of field, approximately 1/2" (13mm) so that a deep area is nicely in focus.

The Carl Zeiss binocular magnifiers include a leather case and a lens cleaning cloth.

The factory has discontinued the accessories that could extend the focus of these binocular magnifiers. They also no longer produce the frames that you could mount these in that would also allow you to fit your prescription lenses into. All these items are no longer available.


These will not fit OVER your prescription glasses.

Please see our video on the Carl Zeiss binocular magnifiers for additional information on these glasses and details on our return policy.

Our Return Policy:  Buying glasses of any kind is a very personal experience.  If you are not happy with your purchase of the Carl Zeiss binocular magnifiers for any reason you can return them to us for a full refund plus up to a $20.00 shipping credit to cover your original shipping charge.  Return must be started within 30 days of purchase. Glasses must be in original as new condition with the original cases. You must pay for insured returned postage.  Shipping credit is limited to $20.00 for both domestic and overseas orders. We will not refund duties fees or taxes for orders shipped outside the USA.