Quality Optics® Professional Series Illuminated Workstation Swing Arm Magnifier Black 5LED Diopter

8x magnification renders outer edges of viewing frame blurry when reading a book, thus critically reducing viewing area, and requiring constant movement of viewer or book in order to read a full line of print. Nonetheless, the 8x unit may be useful for projects requiring only a narrow viewing area in the center of the frame and a limited space beneath the viewing frame. The unit sems well constructed. The support arm can be manouvered in all directions and it holds steady wherever you leave it. The lens is glass and provides a high quality image. The light provided is bright and illuminates the targt appropriately. The clamp is metal and secures the lamp well to a desk. I rated the item 5 stars because it appears to be a quality item when used for a task it was designed for. It did not work for me, and I returned it, because it is problematic when attempting to read a book.

Has a couple issues the head unit gets loose and floppy easily and the is no knob to adjust the lower portion tension, otherwise its good.

This clamp-on desk lamp is great. I purchased it for my armorer's bench, it is great to have some extra direct light and the ability to get a sharper look at smaller parts, etc. The unit stays in which ever position you put it in, I highly recommend this product.

10 Jan 2018My critque–––It's somewhat cheaply made. The optics are a bit poor and the positioning/articulation is somewhat awkward and dificil. The LEDs, I would say, are of medium brilliance and are of a cool-white color temperature.–––Richard Stuart Otto

Easy to handle good and brightEasy to move positions for maximum light clarity

Works great! Excellent magnification! A bit on the heavy side but if you can leave it in one place, you're good to go!

I am very happy with this purchase. It is very sturdy and seems well made.

stopped working after 8 months. no support