Abstract: A two lens stand magnifier having variable degrees of magnification of an object at a constant distance from an observer is disclosed. A permanently mounted plus lens and a movably mounted minus lens are arranged on a stand such that the plus lens is a constant distance away from the object to be magnified. As the minus lens is moved relative to the positive lens, magnification of an object located on the opposite side of the plus lens from the minus lens varies while the image stays substantially in focus at the constant distance from the observer. Defocus of the image during movement is avoided by the choice of the lens powers as well as the spacing of the range of movement of the minus lens relative to the plus lens.