Question about proper optics terminology

[mig1nc]

Not sure of the question. Its a 6x zoom with 2x base magnification.

Are you looking for a single word? Maybe write a sentance with a blank where you cant figure the term out.

The term I'm looking for is the multiplier that is applied, for example, to a 1-6 scope, that turns it into a 2-12 or 3-18 scope.

So in those examples there is a 2x and 3x multiplier.

I know there's a technical term for it but I can't remember to save my butt.


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[Failure2Stop]

Nevermind, answered an unasked question.

[MegademiC]

The term I'm looking for is the multiplier that is applied, for example, to a 1-6 scope, that turns it into a 2-12 or 3-18 scope.

So in those examples there is a 2x and 3x multiplier.

I know there's a technical term for it but I can't remember to save my butt.


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The only term I know of is "base (or native) magnification" theres no multiplier (zoom), thats the 1-6, 1-4, etc. You have a zoom ratio (1-6x), and a base magnification (2x).

[grizzman]

You're looking for a term that applies to the the magnification difference of two different optics?

I don't know of any such word.

Make up one of your own. Whomever you're telling it to will think you're gifted.