>I can't offer comments on the Peak loupe (there are many models BTW) >however I
The rectangular Peak 8X and Nikon 8X are identical, and both are poor (cost more than they worth). >do own a Pentax 5.5x and Rodenstock 4x ASPH loupes. I wouldn't bother with >the >Rodenstock, not all they are touted to be, if you can afford the Pentax >loupe >you won't be disappointed. The Pentax 5.5x will allow an entire 35mm frame >to >be viewed but IMO no less than 10x mag is required to even get a feeling >for >sharpness. Don't know about the Rodenstock, compared to the Schneider 4X MC, the Pentax 5.5X is not as contrasty and vivid colour. And the Schneider is full frame without distortion. regards, Alan Chan _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
