Heine Loupes

[Dent001]

I am looking to buy loupes and so far have only looked at Design for Vision and Heine HR 2.5x.

a lot of people in my class seem to be getting the design for vision, they were light which is good. but i didnt like the light attachment that well, it sorta spread out.

the Heine loupes were the first loups i saw and they were pretty sweet. the light was amazing; it was brighter and more localized, on top of that it went off the tip of my nose and not my forehead. the main difference between this and the Design for Vision is that the heine ones are flip-tops. i've heard mixed things about flip-tops that they are heavy and useless. but the combined weight of the heine with the light is only about 2.6 ounces. so idk what to really think. i want a pair that is going to last me for years and am willing to spend the money on them (or should i say uncle sam's money) here is the link

http://www.heine.com/eng_US/PRODUCT...-HR-R-2.5-x-High-Resolution-Binocular-Loupes2


if anyone has any experience they would like to share please do so.

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[lemoncurry]

to make a really informed decision, you should also check out loupes by Surgitel, Zeiss, and Orascoptic.

Don't make a decision based on the light alone. You need to wear the loupes on your head for a bit before you decide.

If you're looking at lights, be sure to check out the light from Ultralight Optics. They also make an inexpensive loupes. I believe Lumadent is another company that has a lightweight headlight ($365 for students, I just checked).

I personally prefer Surgitel loupes, and I'm about to buy a second set (5.5x). I have said it before and I will say it again, buying loupes should be a decision made by the individual based on their preferences, not based on what anyone else says. What is important to you may not be important to anyone else, so you need to get the loupes that match what is important to YOU. The only way, IMO, you can make an informed decision is by trying on loupes, lots of different loupes. Figure out what you like and don't like.

 

[diantist123]

I have been using Heine 2.5X loupes and love them! No complains..
As you said, I feel they brighter, more clear and more localized. Have never found weight to be an issue. I have not tried the light.

 

[fishbien]

Buy the best the first time and cry only once.

 

[bigstix808]

Buy the best the first time and cry only once.

i've used heine for a almost 2 yrs now and really like them. they have some of the best clearity hands down. i wouldn't mind having more mag, but it hasnt hindered me yet (and all endo has been done with microscope which is MONEY!)

pros: nice frames and lens (full coverage) / great glass / the newest loupe mouting allows you to mount a light (i use UltraLight) and you can flip up the loupes and keep the light right where it was (this is super nice for removable when you really dont need your loupes too often but would like aid of a light) / good customer service (from my exp)

cons: "heavy", and by that i mean, when they are down they feel just fine, its when you lift them up that you'll feel the "weight". but if you have the neck/head strap pulled down against your head then you'll hardly notice them (until you bump them on something haha). they are on the pricey side for flip-ups. only one frame selection (at least when i ordered mine they only used Rudy Project). and they are only flip ups....

IMO, if Heine made a TTY with the same glass (and they may now, i just haven't looked) then i'd buy em in a second...but for now, im content.

 

[Stacker]

I am looking to buy loupes and so far have only looked at Design for Vision and Heine HR 2.5x.

a lot of people in my class seem to be getting the design for vision, they were light which is good. but i didnt like the light attachment that well, it sorta spread out.

the Heine loupes were the first loups i saw and they were pretty sweet. the light was amazing; it was brighter and more localized, on top of that it went off the tip of my nose and not my forehead. the main difference between this and the Design for Vision is that the heine ones are flip-tops. i've heard mixed things about flip-tops that they are heavy and useless. but the combined weight of the heine with the light is only about 2.6 ounces. so idk what to really think. i want a pair that is going to last me for years and am willing to spend the money on them (or should i say uncle sam's money) here is the link

http://www.heine.com/eng_US/PRODUCT...-HR-R-2.5-x-High-Resolution-Binocular-Loupes2


if anyone has any experience they would like to share please do so.

I don't have any experience with loupes but I am familiar with other products from Heine. Heine also manufactures handgun sights. Their gunsights are one of the best out there with easy to pick up tritium two-dot night sights. I am thinking of buying a Heine Figure 8 for a Glock 19. Not sure about loupes. 😎

 

[PAyankee]

Go with designs for vision buddy hollys. They were the only frames out there that have a lifetime warranty because they basically don't break. You don't want to be spending extra money to fix your frames because they bent out of alignment and are giving you headaches. All the dentists I talk to have the Expanded Field buddy hollys and rave about them. They tend to view flip ups as cheap junk. If you don't like the DFV light I'd reccomend trying lumadent. Its really lightweight and a good quality product and as cheap as any of the vendors' discounted lights.