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12X Magnifying Glass with Light and Clamp, Extra Long 3 Section Swing Arm

12X Magnifying Glass with Light and Clamp, Extra Long 3 Section Swing Arm

Clamp-on LED magnifying lamp with a three-section swing arm that reaches up to 36 inches and a 4.3-inch glass lens listed at 12X. Suits a deep workbench where the lamp has to reach over a model from the back edge.

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What we liked

  • + Three-section swing arm extends up to 36 inches, with a spring and a locking knob on each section
  • + 4.3-inch optical-grade glass lens rather than acrylic, on a head that tilts and swivels on two axes
  • + 5 color modes with stepless dimming and a memory function, controlled from a button on the lamp head

Trade-offs

  • - Costs more than the two-section clamp magnifiers from similar brands, so the extra reach is what you pay for
  • - Little-known brand, and the listed 12X figure is not backed by a diopter rating in the listing

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