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REVIEW: Lucid 2-5x variable Magnifier

03/11/2017By Redaktion

3x 5x 7x Aimpoint

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The only magnifier in our test series with variable magnification comes from Lucid. This device allows for magnifications of 2x, 3x, 4x, and 5x. The adjustment is made through a rotating ring in the front area.

With variable magnification, of course, comes a larger size and more weight: at 135mm in length, 40mm in width, and 40mm in height, it is still very slim even though it is long. In terms of weight, the Lucid is the heaviest of all tested devices, weighing 244 grams without mounting.

Optically, the Lucid behaves quite strangely. Without a reflex sight in front of it, the glass is relatively clear and usable in all magnification stages – a good monocular. However, as soon as you put a sighting device in front of it, the 2x and 3x magnification is very poor. Utterly unusable behind a micro, barely usable behind the Eotech. You can also see clearly in the pictures how difficult it was for us to get a good photo and it's similar with the naked eye. Additionally, the Lucid lacks edge sharpness and has poor light transmission in the first two stages. At 4x and 5x, it can be used, similar to Sightmark, best behind a sight with a large objective/viewing window.Mechanically, there is not much to complain about. The diopter adjustment and size adjustment work cleanly and well, only adjusting the lens up and to the side may not go so smoothly. A positive aspect is the use of a 30mm tube, which allows for the attachment of many mounts.

The eye relief on the Lucid is between 4cm and 5.5cm depending on the magnification. It can be used from 3x upwards. The 4cm eye relief on 2x is not really usable, as the eye box becomes so small that you spend more time positioning your head than the device offering an advantage.

In terms of field of view, we work between 7.7 meters and 12.1 meters depending on the magnification. As a monocular, this is ok, we recommend using it at 4x.

This device is basically unavailable in Europe, as we couldn't find a distributor for it.

Price-wise, the device is available for about 200 €, which is relatively expensive for the quality and utility factor, especially since this is just the converted Dollar rate and additional customs and shipping charges apply.

Point Distribution (Click Me)

Dimensions: 3/5 Points

At 135mm x 40mm x 40mm, it's quite long, but also very slim

Height from Mount to Lens center (No Rating)

Not applicable – no mounting present

Weight (Optic / Optic with Mounting): 1/5 Points

244 grams – the heaviest device of all

Mount Weight (No Rating)

Not applicable – no mounting present

Magnification: 4/5 Points

2x, 3x, 4x, and 5x – Rated better due to the 4x and 5x magnification, compared to standard devices with 3xOptical Quality: 1/5 Points

Unusable at 2x and 3x behind a sight, 4x and 5x can be used, but the image quality is not very good and relatively dim.

Mechanical Quality: 2/5 Points

Mechanically fine, but the implementation of the 2x and 3x magnifications is too poor to be effective

Eye Relief: 2/5 Points

4cm – 5.5cm depending on the magnification. Good to use from 4x

Field of View: 2/5 Points

12.1-7.7 meters at 100 meters – Okay for the available magnification range

Shock Absorption / Waterproof: 3/5 Points

Durable and water-resistantAdjustment Options: 3/5 Points

Lens can be horizontally and vertically adjusted, although this function doesn't work as desired. Diopter adjustment works well, magnification ring also functions smoothly

Mount Present Yes/No: 5/5 Points

No mount presentAccessories: 0/5 Points

None present

Price: 3/5 Points

At almost 200€ + customs and shipping, it's too expensive for what it offers

Source of Purchase (No Rating)

http://mylucidgear.com/magnifiers.php

CONCLUSION: At first glance, a variable magnifier may seem very tempting, but it lacks good implementation and only the last two magnifications are truly usable behind the aiming device. Additionally, the price is relatively high for this device and it's almost impossible to get it in Europe.

So, if you can get it second-hand and use a decent mount, you can compare its value to that of the Sightmark 5x/7x.