Schweizer compact folding magnifier with LED illumination

An ode to the Schweizer MiniMag

Always sharp, even when the letters are tiny

The MiniMag is one of those tools you hold once and then never want to be without. Click—open—read. Whether you're looking for an ISBN, deciphering a footnote, or checking a tiny serial number: this pocket magnifier with LED brings things closer without you having to bend over. It fits in your breast pocket, works as a torch, and is therefore the ideal sidekick next to your book stand or document holder.

Why the MiniMag?

A magnifier specifically for your reading or workspace

The Schweizer MiniMag is not a magnifier for collectors or stamp enthusiasts, but a tool for anyone who reads a lot, proofreads, or works with documents. Do you often place books or papers on a stand? Then you know how frustrating small print or grey tables can be. With the MiniMag, you can zoom in rapidly — without having to lift the book or bend over. The LED illumination ensures every detail is immediately visible, even in twilight or artificial light.

Always at hand while reading and reviewing

The magnifier is compact enough to place next to your document holder or keyboard. Ideal for reviewing texts, reading small captions, or deciphering technical details. Just open it, focus briefly — and continue. This way, you can keep reading relaxed and maintain calm in your eyes and neck.

Get the most out of your MiniMag

Use it as an extension of your book stand

The MiniMag works best in combination with a book stand or document holder. Place your document upright, hold the magnifier at a comfortable distance, and let the LED do the work. You don't need to bend or twist: the text will automatically come closer. Perfect for textbooks, manuals, or paper administration.

Maintenance & batteries

Use a soft microfibre cloth for the lens. The magnifier operates on 2 × CR2016; replace them as a set for maximum light output. Batteries are included.

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Small but mighty

When folded, the MiniMag is super compact and weighs only 28 grams. Ideal for a jacket pocket, pencil case, or desk drawer. And yes: it also serves as a torch for that dark cable duct or storage compartment.

Pros and cons

•  Compact pocket magnifier: fits in any jacket pocket or pencil case
•  Bright LED illumination for shadow-free reading
•  Ready to use: batteries included
•  Double handy: magnifier and torch in one
•  Fixed magnification (2.5x) – not continuously adjustable

Brief specifications

Product features

•  Pocket magnifier: lens protected when folded
•  2.5x magnification for small text and details
•  Integrated LED illumination
•  Also usable as a torch
•  Plastic lens, lightweight (28 g)
•  Operates on 2 × CR2016 – batteries included
•  Handy size for bag or jacket pocket

What's in the box?

•  1 × Schweizer MiniMag pocket magnifier
•  2 × CR2016 button cell (pre-installed)

Frequently asked questions