Abstract: A three element lens comprising two outer positive meniscuses and a central negative meniscus with all three elements concave to the aperture stop between the negative meniscus and a positive element.
Abstract: A magnifier or loupe of high magnifying power comprising a positive singlet followed by a cemented doublet in the overall form of a meniscus having bi-convex and bi-concave elements. The cemented surfaces, the outer surfaces of the doublet, or both may be made aspheric.