Just a tip for the next "How To Choose" guide: Use manual exposure/white balance settings on your camera and tune them on location to match your perception before you start shooting. This will prevent your camera from automatically adjusting to each sunglasses' lens, which should make the differences more apparent for viewers. I love these guides and greatly appreciate the insight that they can offer to people looking for their next pair of sunglasses! Keep up the good work!
Hey! Actually in the process of redoing this as a series on each lens color now and while full manual control doesn't work because of the way sensors see vs our eyes. I'm able to adjust a few things quickly enough to make it work 😁 I would love your feedback on the newer ones in the series! 😁😁😎 th-cam.com/video/yW0M0B3s1po/w-d-xo.html
brown for driving , yellow for computer , grey or black or green for sunglasses , amber for snow , thats what i use . never tried blue or other colors ,, but i think they dont help in aany connditions , so i dont bother with blue
I worked in optical for 35 years and my favorite tint has always been amber. Great for playing any sport or for shooters! They’re always my go to but no matter how you tint it, it can never match the Serengeti lens! Of course nobody can duplicate a glass lens regarding tint….
Dyes and tints can’t compare to a true filter media like colored glass. 😎 in a warm brown but not quite amber lover myself and the Serengeti is hard to beat. I’ve got a brown glass A that comes close though.
This is very informative. Helped me understand my preferences. The blue mirror over grey or brown with or without mirror makes me happy. Also the lilac over grey works. As a perspective on use, the aforementioned colors help with turf disease diagnosis. If any of your clients are Agronomists, consider steering them in this direction.
You're in a great place to learn then!!! I'm actually rebooting this series and the first video launches today on gray lenses 😁 check it out this evening 😎
I’ve actually done exactly that (not necessarily polarized but the main lens colors available today in their base form 😎 Grey - th-cam.com/video/yW0M0B3s1po/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5211HBGjiU5JV4Rr Brown- th-cam.com/video/05STRPMpTnY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=OINVaAQEaljl75_F Blue- th-cam.com/video/d-aXsjrMVZs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VmTL46BEiSB5jbP6 Green- th-cam.com/video/Mb5wwnCD5Rc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Hzv2vqDGTL1FfRK1 There’s some chatter about the polar variants in each but largely its affect on lens tuning is minimal. 😎
Thanks for the explanations and lens views! Question about best lenses for snow: Which combo would be best for snowy landscape with bright sunny blue skies, and which combo suits snow with blinding overcast skies? We have snow and sun during Spring, and the white sky+white snow is overwhelming. Summer on the other hand is totally green :) I have been trying Oakley Prizm and so far prefer the grey at 17% VLT as I get the clearest, most natural view. I dislike their Sapphire exactly for the reasons you gave: muddy and too rosy - I just couldn't see well. I am considering their Prizm Jade at 14% VLT, but it turns the sky a bit purple in Summer so far. Maybe it will be good for snow though? Any and all suggestions welcome, including other brands. I need small, light frames, currently using Sutro S and Holbrook XS Youth. Thanks again so much! Enjoying your videos :)
So as much as I LOATHE Vuarnet, their skilynx lens really kills it in this area, particularly the blinding overcast sky. Recently the skilynx lens has been switched to polarized, so just be certain that works for your use case, as to me it ruins an otherwise perfect lens. That jade lens on paper should perform really well in that situation as well, albeit a bit too light for the full sun over snowy landscape. Look for something edging closer to that 10% VLT area (12-13% is fine) I wanna say Julbo has some offerings in this area, but haven't looked at them recently so that may not be true today.
Thanks! That frame is one I feel like I waited my whole life for 🤣. It's the new 8928 from porsche design which is a brand new just released square version of the long standing 8478 aviator, and both feature interchangeable lenses 😁
@@ThatGlassesGuy03 I absolutely love them and the color combo you choose, I seriously might need to purchase a pair like this done exactly the same as you have them .. They are so Cool looking
Hey man, hoping you can help me out! Looking to get prescription sunglasses due to my light sensitivity. I have really low numbers so I don't need to wear them indoors. I really only where them when I travel, go out in the sun (which isn't that often lol), and while driving at night (although I do have my backup regular prescription glasses for that since I don't know if using my prescription glasses is a good idea). My question is, I hate how most of the tints change the colors of everything, like the brown or green is so ugly. So I prefer a dark grey/black tint to help my light sensitivity without affecting too many colors. Is polarized black/gray tinted prescription sunglasses good for me?
Maybe you could do a similar video with various photochromic lenses from Zeiss, Transitions, etc., showing what they're like when activated and how they compare to fixed tint sunglass lenses? Better yet would be if you have samples with flash mirrors, too.
In the meantime, I'm trying to choose between Photofusion Grey and Extra-Grey for a future pair of glasses, and I'd like to know which one is closest to a normal grey sunglass lens when you're out in the sun. In other words, is Grey like average sunglasses while Extra-Grey would be like super-dark sunglasses? Or is Extra-Grey more like average sunglasses and Grey is more like having a lighter tint? Just wanted to know your thoughts. Thanks!
One day I'll put that together. Those samples are just hard to come by right now :) As far as the specifics, they both tint down pretty dark, I personally prefer the photo fusions dark for the extra reactivity off of ambient light, but the rough figures are 86% tint for normal and 92% tint for dark (14% and 8% VLT respectively) the former being more like your average just tint only glasses and the latter being more like a polarized and maybe a light flash mirrored lens. But don't think of them as a sunglasses replacement, because that's going to set yourself up for disappointment :) they're an easy to wear option that offers some darkness and comfort when you can't switch to dedicated sunglasses for the right situation, best in changing light conditions for extended periods of time 🙃😁
@@ThatGlassesGuy03 So when you say "I personally prefer the photo fusions dark", you mean the Extra-Grey, right? Also, a follow-up question on flash mirrors: does adding a flash mirror to a photochromic mean that the the end result for the wearer will be a) darker than without the mirror because the mirror reflects some light away, or b) lighter because by reflecting some of the light away, the mirror prevents the lens from darkening up as much, or c) about the same?
This video is great! I'm trying to choose some prescription replacement lenses from Lensibl and I'm struggling. (they're going to cost $200 and I already paid $200 years ago for the glasses -without the prescription lenses). This has really helped me see what the colors look like and imagine how they'll look on my clear frames. These will be my first prescription sunglasses.
I swear, I came to watch the video and read the comments and your responses to learn even more from them about different color lenses and mirrors and how it effects the actual, final view. I did not anticipate finding bunch of whiny childish grownups making idiotic mask comments but perhaps I should these days 😒. Anyway, your sound quality is good and we all hear you perfectly fine. I wish I found your channel before I ordered my sport RX glasses with mirror. They are brown XActive with silver mirror in crystal black frame with Shamir lenses. There is struggle with indoor lights and outdoor headlights of the bikes at night on trails to some extend. I have learned that they used flash mirror. I can exchange them once for free, as you know they cost pretty penny. You made a comment to me once under video that black mirror ( over brown or black?) would be easier to tolerate but I wonder if blue over brown or over grey would help to deflect more sun during the day yet make warm tone clarity at night. We have almost 16 hrs of sun during summer and like 18 hrs of darkness during winter 😂. Should flash mirror be used for best effect on XActive or no mirror and does denser mirror effect the darkening of transition lens? Also, do you sell sport specific glasses for higher RX, so I know for the future?
Blue is doable and tolerable, personally I like the warmth of it. If you’re doing it in this manner I would order it with whatever brand lens you’re using… their blue blocker coating. Zeiss blueprotect, HOYA recharge, essilor Crizal prevencia. 😎 still vote Blake mirror. 👌🏻🤣
Blue lenses at the beach w super blue water and white sand lemme tell you it’s beautiful to look through my fa luv lenses to look through are the green/ yellow, Oakley prism trail, Oakley (no longer in production) HIgh intensity yellow lens, the Oakley Ruby iridium lens, and staying with the Oakley theme, the Deep water fishing lens, (yes I call myself an Oakleyhead cause I’m a little obsessed). Contrast wise I love the yellowish tent tbh they are perfect for my eyes.. brown/ amber actually make me sick looking through them ( inshore/ shallow water lenses unfortunately do the same to me and I am a fan of inshore fishing, but deep water Oakley lens works best for me)
I've never been a big Oakley guy, but they do have some good lens solutions. My favorites are the more rich browns personally, but I also LOVE a yellow green or green yellow
@@ThatGlassesGuy03 I’m a HUGE Oakley fan! I’ve worn them for a long time (before the merger… you know the one), but overall the dedication they place into every aspect of the frames and lenses keeps me coming back for more! I wear and enjoy a lot different brands though and am thankful as well as appreciative of your videos to expand my knowledge about lenses, glasses, and the eyes in general! Everything about the way the eye works fascinates me!
I like their dedication to keep evolving and creating lenses for different uses (something I clearly love to dabble in myself). The mastermind behind their LE pieces is amazing too, but yes that merger keeps me away. Sad fate for such a glorious brand, but at least it hasn't been totally ruined like some of the others (poor persol). I'm glad you enjoy the channel though! Don't be a stranger!!! 😁😁
Good day Sir, can you tell me the color of the glass and maybe the model of the glasses used by Verbal Kint, in the movie The Unusual Suspects thank you.
In that situation a silver flash over a high contrast base of your choice (amber vs dark brown) would be great 😁. For an off the shelf solution the vuarnet skilynx does a bang up job!
Its so hard to find what i want. Do i purchase special lenses?? If so how do i go about this? I work in pools so removing green algae is important so i think green base lenses would be great for popping out that color and then blue mirror to have the pool light decreased and i need polarized as well...
That’s fairly variable… what type of driving, what time of day, where, what’s the environment like… and how much do you actually care about “best”. A generic recommendation is easy as rose and brown tones are generally good for a wide range of driving situations.
@@ThatGlassesGuy03i drive a commercial truck in the day time but I need a good lens color that make street lights and pavements lines to pop out. I’m wearing right now the prizm ruby iridium polarized from Oakley but I feel like it’s not doing a good job, hence me removing my sunglasses to see if the light is actually red or green.
@Christian.Anguiano Gotchya, yes their ruby is pretty intense and knocks down light colors quite a bit. If cataracts are in play that’s also a factor. If you can get your hands on them Rodenstock Road lenses are incredible and the glasses not insanely expensive. Next up is any of the Serengeti driving lenses, and this is what I would recommend for the widest range of use for your case (also skip polarized, you’ll have better depth and contrast out on the road… all but the longest black flat top stretches of road will benefit from this more vs polarization… in AZ and deserts with long flat black straights absolutely have a polar pair to throw on.) Maui Jim HT lenses get an honorable mention for twilight and overcast days as well due to transmitting more light and giving great color rendering. It’s a multi pair solution but spending that many hours on the road a week you’ll LOVE this. I only carry Maui of these options so can’t help you a ton but happy to help where and how I can. If you want to try it with one pair, I’ve designed my own filter that I’ve had incredible feedback on as a more universal drivers lens. 😎🥂
So this case in particular there is a new lens designed exactly for it called “nightlife” I haven’t really seen much of a difference with it myself, but it does look cool…. So my actual recommendation, is any clear lens with a really good anti reflective coating 🥂🎊
Just a quick question for you my good sir I do graveyards and when I go home the sun is coming up and is very bright in fact it is so bright I can hardly see the car in front of me let alone the light what kind of glasses can you recommend to help me I’d really appreciate your help
Two fold, something very dark, but still warm spectrum of orange/brown. 1 to help with the intensity of light (add a mirror to help more) and the other because it is important to control the circadian rhythm to help with your sleep cycle. Essentially you want something to replicate the evening sun while still increasing darkness :) the vuarnet eclipse lens would be an excellent choice for this purpose to cover most of the bases. It may take a few different lenses to cover your various departure times and seasons as the sun moves, but it would be well worth the multi pair investments :)
I need a lense that will help me see lines in a hay field where the hay is beige and lighter beige. I drive I circles fluffing and need to see the line I just made but contrast is almost nonexistant.
🤔 that's a tough one because you're realistically looking at brown on brown, I wonder if this is a use where those darn blue lenses I hate some much wouod be beneficial 🤔. What time of day and lighting are you generally working in? That may help because if we have soft twilight hour lighting that changes things
Generally 40% or lower are good for that, but it's a but of a judgement based on what each person is comfortable with. For rx fashion tints depending on the lens material and any coatings we aim in the range of 20-35%. It's definitely not straightforward, but hopefully that helps some. The color also matters for how much VLT you can have and it still be comfortable indoors 😅
You talking nonsense. Virus particle size vs cologne particle size are two different things ( different sizes).You can smell cologne in top grade of medical N95 yet it blocks the virus. If you going to make medical statement at least make informative one instead of making yourself sound foolish. It’s his time, his effort in making these videos for our benefit. If you don’t like what he is wearing then go make your own. This is a great, detailed, informative video that no eyeglass center is telling people about and those things cost lots of $$$. I wish I had him where I live. It would save me sooo much time and frustration.
I appreciate your page! For category 4 gray lenses to be the darkest “legal” color, how are some glasses able to get that jet black effect? Those seem much more darker than the category 4 gray lens
Much like what the EPA is doing to automotive suppliers now that have been abusing labeling for years..... *not recommended for driving use* 🤣. Some use a slight mirror that only enhances the sheen to get there
I'm in the market for some new sunglasses I got oakleys now, but I been looking at Costa sunglasses, I saw a comment you said you didn't like oakley, what other brands do you recommend for fishing/outdoors driving ? Thanks !
Do I need to add the option to have an anti reflection coating to polarised grey sunglass lenses or would that be pointless/ a waste of money? (It costs extra at most places I would order from).
Great question. The answer depends on the frame selection and your preferences. A high wrap sunglasses frame that seals nicely around the face, it's not worth the added cost. A more fashion based or even ophthalmic frame with low wrap and non existent panto... unless you love seeing the reflection of your eyes and everything behind you, it is a highly advisable choice to add :)
@@ThatGlassesGuy03 Thanks, great advice. It's a similar shape/style to Rayban Wayfarers, not a wraparound, so will go for the anti reflective coating as an add on.
Absolutely love the blue lenses on the porsche glasses at the end there! Wish I could afford a pair myself but unfortunately I'm outside the US and probably don't have the budget for the super high-end lenses. Just wondering if you thought a more generic blue mirror on a brown lens would do a half-decent job of recreating that effect or if it would just be a waste of money without the exact specs to copy.
I'm not sure if you have access to revo where you are but their H20 Glass is a pretty close second. 🙂 a generic lens wouldn't cut it as this is a specifically designed filter and mirror combination 😎
What applications would a green mirror over gray base be for? I didn't see that combo. I'm looking for something I can use for field sports, tennis, and maybe even running and cycling.
I didn't have a sample of that one but I rarely ever use it. Grey is neutral and since our eyes largely work in the green bands a green mirror on top of that just takes the edge off of foliage and greenery. Perhaps good for cycling on a mountain but I would still lean towards a contrast enhancing base instead of grey. Field sports are often in bright open areas where direct sunlight is the biggest enemy and overhead skies of blue are the enemy, grey for darkness with a blue mirror in those cases 🙃 *the caveat being if you are playing in a more forested area with a lot of trees and greenery to contend with the green mirror can be comforting there. Also consider a rose lens with gold mirror for something very universal for all of the above ❤️🔥
@That Glasses Guy thanks so much! I've got a pair of gold mirror over rose. They're beat up but do the trick. I just got a pair with a yellowish brown tint that will probably help with contrast. I don't really like the view through dark brown lenses, too much color distortion. I just got a pair of green mirror gray base lenses because I like green! I also coach soccer and spend a lot of time looking down at the grass, and I hike. Maybe blue would be better, or maybe green for taking the edge off all that lawn since I won't be looking skyward much anyway. I'm in Florida where it's always sunny.
@@dylanwbarnes it makes sense to me you wouldn't like brown in those cases. Same reason I advise golfers in our area to avoid brown lenses as much as the contrast on the green is beneficial. Way too many trees around on our fields and the green pop is way too much making vision uncomfortable 🙂... for one to try, check out the vuarnet grey polar blue mirror. It includes a contrast boosting filter which helps negate some of my arguments against polar (literally the only polarized lens I'll wear) but also gives some of the benefits of a brown lens with the addition of the contrast filter and the blue mirror shifting the spectrum just a touch to the warmer side 🙂
Hey! I've made some pretty notable upgrades all around since this video, check out the latest version which is actually a series (currently at 4 episodes) dedicated to each of the base lens colors 😁 Gray th-cam.com/video/yW0M0B3s1po/w-d-xo.html Green th-cam.com/video/Mb5wwnCD5Rc/w-d-xo.html Brown th-cam.com/video/05STRPMpTnY/w-d-xo.html Blue th-cam.com/video/d-aXsjrMVZs/w-d-xo.html
I'm in search of a rare Gray lens. It's almost like a "flat gray" . I've seen people on very rare occasions wearing them. They do not look like sunglasses. I believe they may be prescription lenses being thay they were on Eyeglasses.. I dont know, anyways, any chance you may direct me to that type of lense? My purpose of wanting these type of lenses are to wear indoors and for privacy due to a right eye injury (heavily scarred and lazy).
Sounds like what you’re describing is a silver mirror on a clear lens. In which case, transitions style mirrors silver will easily get the job done, or of course something more custom can be made 😎
@That Glasses Guy hmm.. Ok. It could quite be what I'm looking for. Thank you! One more question: Can an Extra Active transition polarized lense be gradient tinted?
I’ve actually done something like this for a customer before in a similiar situation. She had always ordered one frosted lens to just cover the bad eye. She was MUCH happier with the custom solution (back before style mirrors existed)
Yes kids there was a time when people walked around wearing a mask. Did they work? No. (If you can smell cologne through your mask?… you aren’t stopping a virus!) I’d take this down. It’s embarrassing people did this. Great video though! Stay positive!
Just a tip for the next "How To Choose" guide: Use manual exposure/white balance settings on your camera and tune them on location to match your perception before you start shooting. This will prevent your camera from automatically adjusting to each sunglasses' lens, which should make the differences more apparent for viewers. I love these guides and greatly appreciate the insight that they can offer to people looking for their next pair of sunglasses! Keep up the good work!
Hey! Actually in the process of redoing this as a series on each lens color now and while full manual control doesn't work because of the way sensors see vs our eyes. I'm able to adjust a few things quickly enough to make it work 😁 I would love your feedback on the newer ones in the series! 😁😁😎
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brown for driving , yellow for computer , grey or black or green for sunglasses , amber for snow , thats what i use .
never tried blue or other colors ,, but i think they dont help in aany connditions , so i dont bother with blue
This is what I came for. All the options are nice, but I was expecting more in-depth info for the different situations.
I did a lens series on each of the core colors you may find useful as well that’s deeper into each individual colors situations and benefits
I worked in optical for 35 years and my favorite tint has always been amber. Great for playing any sport or for shooters! They’re always my go to but no matter how you tint it, it can never match the Serengeti lens! Of course nobody can duplicate a glass lens regarding tint….
Dyes and tints can’t compare to a true filter media like colored glass. 😎 in a warm brown but not quite amber lover myself and the Serengeti is hard to beat. I’ve got a brown glass A that comes close though.
What do you think about dark blue tints? I'm interested in your opinion
@chilledm.136 if you’re asking me: th-cam.com/video/d-aXsjrMVZs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9fOfr3mkxMYwu38V
This is very informative. Helped me understand my preferences. The blue mirror over grey or brown with or without mirror makes me happy. Also the lilac over grey works. As a perspective on use, the aforementioned colors help with turf disease diagnosis. If any of your clients are Agronomists, consider steering them in this direction.
That’s actually very helpful. Thanks for the information!!
Loved this video. I've never been into glasses but since buying a new bike and being outside much longer, I've been looking into them more.
You're in a great place to learn then!!! I'm actually rebooting this series and the first video launches today on gray lenses 😁 check it out this evening 😎
Bro. I keep watching the other video every day. Thank you for making the new video.
It was definitely a needed remake 😁 glad you've been enjoying! Thanks for watching and sticking around 🥰
Most educational video i seen so far on the lense color. I hope for an updated video with new experinces with the main polarized lenses
I’ve actually done exactly that (not necessarily polarized but the main lens colors available today in their base form 😎
Grey - th-cam.com/video/yW0M0B3s1po/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5211HBGjiU5JV4Rr
Brown- th-cam.com/video/05STRPMpTnY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=OINVaAQEaljl75_F
Blue- th-cam.com/video/d-aXsjrMVZs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VmTL46BEiSB5jbP6
Green- th-cam.com/video/Mb5wwnCD5Rc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Hzv2vqDGTL1FfRK1
There’s some chatter about the polar variants in each but largely its affect on lens tuning is minimal. 😎
Thanks for the explanations and lens views! Question about best lenses for snow: Which combo would be best for snowy landscape with bright sunny blue skies, and which combo suits snow with blinding overcast skies? We have snow and sun during Spring, and the white sky+white snow is overwhelming. Summer on the other hand is totally green :) I have been trying Oakley Prizm and so far prefer the grey at 17% VLT as I get the clearest, most natural view. I dislike their Sapphire exactly for the reasons you gave: muddy and too rosy - I just couldn't see well. I am considering their Prizm Jade at 14% VLT, but it turns the sky a bit purple in Summer so far. Maybe it will be good for snow though? Any and all suggestions welcome, including other brands. I need small, light frames, currently using Sutro S and Holbrook XS Youth. Thanks again so much! Enjoying your videos :)
So as much as I LOATHE Vuarnet, their skilynx lens really kills it in this area, particularly the blinding overcast sky. Recently the skilynx lens has been switched to polarized, so just be certain that works for your use case, as to me it ruins an otherwise perfect lens. That jade lens on paper should perform really well in that situation as well, albeit a bit too light for the full sun over snowy landscape. Look for something edging closer to that 10% VLT area (12-13% is fine) I wanna say Julbo has some offerings in this area, but haven't looked at them recently so that may not be true today.
Love the blue purple glasses your wearing even the frames Rock
Thanks! That frame is one I feel like I waited my whole life for 🤣. It's the new 8928 from porsche design which is a brand new just released square version of the long standing 8478 aviator, and both feature interchangeable lenses 😁
@@ThatGlassesGuy03 I absolutely love them and the color combo you choose, I seriously might need to purchase a pair like this done exactly the same as you have them ..
They are so Cool looking
Actually just duplicated it for another client recently 😁 totally doable even for non prescription lenses 💙💜🖤💛
Love this video so much x your videos make my inner sunglasses nerd very happy xx keep them comming they are the best x love lloyd from New Zealand
Thanks Lloyd! This video remake was long overdue 🤣 😁
This guy has a voice and speech pattern that would be perfect for ASMR.
Think so? Never really thought that was my style 😅
Hey man, hoping you can help me out! Looking to get prescription sunglasses due to my light sensitivity. I have really low numbers so I don't need to wear them indoors. I really only where them when I travel, go out in the sun (which isn't that often lol), and while driving at night (although I do have my backup regular prescription glasses for that since I don't know if using my prescription glasses is a good idea). My question is, I hate how most of the tints change the colors of everything, like the brown or green is so ugly. So I prefer a dark grey/black tint to help my light sensitivity without affecting too many colors. Is polarized black/gray tinted prescription sunglasses good for me?
How to get those 14 karet gold reflection glasses? I would like to have them ✨✨
Unfortunately hard to come by. Only way to really find out is calling a mess of shops and asking. Of course we can do it here 🙃
This video is super-helpful, especially if you're living somewhere where everything is closed. Good job!
Glad you enjoyed and found it helpful! 😊 That was a lot of the inspiration for some of the newer videos 😁
Maybe you could do a similar video with various photochromic lenses from Zeiss, Transitions, etc., showing what they're like when activated and how they compare to fixed tint sunglass lenses? Better yet would be if you have samples with flash mirrors, too.
In the meantime, I'm trying to choose between Photofusion Grey and Extra-Grey for a future pair of glasses, and I'd like to know which one is closest to a normal grey sunglass lens when you're out in the sun. In other words, is Grey like average sunglasses while Extra-Grey would be like super-dark sunglasses? Or is Extra-Grey more like average sunglasses and Grey is more like having a lighter tint? Just wanted to know your thoughts. Thanks!
One day I'll put that together. Those samples are just hard to come by right now :)
As far as the specifics, they both tint down pretty dark, I personally prefer the photo fusions dark for the extra reactivity off of ambient light, but the rough figures are 86% tint for normal and 92% tint for dark (14% and 8% VLT respectively) the former being more like your average just tint only glasses and the latter being more like a polarized and maybe a light flash mirrored lens. But don't think of them as a sunglasses replacement, because that's going to set yourself up for disappointment :) they're an easy to wear option that offers some darkness and comfort when you can't switch to dedicated sunglasses for the right situation, best in changing light conditions for extended periods of time 🙃😁
@@ThatGlassesGuy03 So when you say "I personally prefer the photo fusions dark", you mean the Extra-Grey, right?
Also, a follow-up question on flash mirrors: does adding a flash mirror to a photochromic mean that the the end result for the wearer will be a) darker than without the mirror because the mirror reflects some light away, or b) lighter because by reflecting some of the light away, the mirror prevents the lens from darkening up as much, or c) about the same?
This video is great! I'm trying to choose some prescription replacement lenses from Lensibl and I'm struggling. (they're going to cost $200 and I already paid $200 years ago for the glasses -without the prescription lenses). This has really helped me see what the colors look like and imagine how they'll look on my clear frames. These will be my first prescription sunglasses.
There's always a first, but last only happens once with sunglasses, hah! You'll wonder how you go this far without! :P
I swear, I came to watch the video and read the comments and your responses to learn even more from them about different color lenses and mirrors and how it effects the actual, final view. I did not anticipate finding bunch of whiny childish grownups making idiotic mask comments but perhaps I should these days 😒. Anyway, your sound quality is good and we all hear you perfectly fine. I wish I found your channel before I ordered my sport RX glasses with mirror. They are brown XActive with silver mirror in crystal black frame with Shamir lenses. There is struggle with indoor lights and outdoor headlights of the bikes at night on trails to some extend. I have learned that they used flash mirror. I can exchange them once for free, as you know they cost pretty penny. You made a comment to me once under video that black mirror ( over brown or black?) would be easier to tolerate but I wonder if blue over brown or over grey would help to deflect more sun during the day yet make warm tone clarity at night. We have almost 16 hrs of sun during summer and like 18 hrs of darkness during winter 😂. Should flash mirror be used for best effect on XActive or no mirror and does denser mirror effect the darkening of transition lens? Also, do you sell sport specific glasses for higher RX, so I know for the future?
Blue is doable and tolerable, personally I like the warmth of it. If you’re doing it in this manner I would order it with whatever brand lens you’re using… their blue blocker coating. Zeiss blueprotect, HOYA recharge, essilor Crizal prevencia. 😎 still vote Blake mirror. 👌🏻🤣
Also we absolutely work with sports and high rx very well 😎
Blue lens for watersports, brown for golfers somewhat, green and blue lens for fishermen but which one for driving sunset and night?
Rose, Amber-Brown as you cross into twilight 😁
Blue lenses at the beach w super blue water and white sand lemme tell you it’s beautiful to look through my fa luv lenses to look through are the green/ yellow, Oakley prism trail, Oakley (no longer in production) HIgh intensity yellow lens, the Oakley Ruby iridium lens, and staying with the Oakley theme, the Deep water fishing lens, (yes I call myself an Oakleyhead cause I’m a little obsessed). Contrast wise I love the yellowish tent tbh they are perfect for my eyes.. brown/ amber actually make me sick looking through them ( inshore/ shallow water lenses unfortunately do the same to me and I am a fan of inshore fishing, but deep water Oakley lens works best for me)
I've never been a big Oakley guy, but they do have some good lens solutions. My favorites are the more rich browns personally, but I also LOVE a yellow green or green yellow
@@ThatGlassesGuy03 I’m a HUGE Oakley fan! I’ve worn them for a long time (before the merger… you know the one), but overall the dedication they place into every aspect of the frames and lenses keeps me coming back for more! I wear and enjoy a lot different brands though and am thankful as well as appreciative of your videos to expand my knowledge about lenses, glasses, and the eyes in general! Everything about the way the eye works fascinates me!
I like their dedication to keep evolving and creating lenses for different uses (something I clearly love to dabble in myself). The mastermind behind their LE pieces is amazing too, but yes that merger keeps me away. Sad fate for such a glorious brand, but at least it hasn't been totally ruined like some of the others (poor persol). I'm glad you enjoy the channel though! Don't be a stranger!!! 😁😁
Good day Sir, can you tell me the color of the glass and maybe the model of the glasses used by Verbal Kint, in the movie The Unusual Suspects thank you.
Haven’t a clue and I tried to look into it to no avail. Sorry.
What color mirrored lens is best for driving in snow? Thanks for your video
In that situation a silver flash over a high contrast base of your choice (amber vs dark brown) would be great 😁. For an off the shelf solution the vuarnet skilynx does a bang up job!
Its so hard to find what i want. Do i purchase special lenses?? If so how do i go about this? I work in pools so removing green algae is important so i think green base lenses would be great for popping out that color and then blue mirror to have the pool light decreased and i need polarized as well...
The last lens reminds me of the Maui Jim blue Hawaii lens which is a popular one
That one is a personal custom pair, but I do have a deep love for that lens. Great wide use from overcast to full sun :D
I loved this. Do you do custom glasses?
Thanks! Sure do 😎
Which color is best for day time driving?
That’s fairly variable… what type of driving, what time of day, where, what’s the environment like… and how much do you actually care about “best”. A generic recommendation is easy as rose and brown tones are generally good for a wide range of driving situations.
@@ThatGlassesGuy03i drive a commercial truck in the day time but I need a good lens color that make street lights and pavements lines to pop out. I’m wearing right now the prizm ruby iridium polarized from Oakley but I feel like it’s not doing a good job, hence me removing my sunglasses to see if the light is actually red or green.
@Christian.Anguiano Gotchya, yes their ruby is pretty intense and knocks down light colors quite a bit. If cataracts are in play that’s also a factor. If you can get your hands on them Rodenstock Road lenses are incredible and the glasses not insanely expensive. Next up is any of the Serengeti driving lenses, and this is what I would recommend for the widest range of use for your case (also skip polarized, you’ll have better depth and contrast out on the road… all but the longest black flat top stretches of road will benefit from this more vs polarization… in AZ and deserts with long flat black straights absolutely have a polar pair to throw on.) Maui Jim HT lenses get an honorable mention for twilight and overcast days as well due to transmitting more light and giving great color rendering. It’s a multi pair solution but spending that many hours on the road a week you’ll LOVE this. I only carry Maui of these options so can’t help you a ton but happy to help where and how I can. If you want to try it with one pair, I’ve designed my own filter that I’ve had incredible feedback on as a more universal drivers lens. 😎🥂
Thanks for all that information man. I always thought polarized were the way to go for any situation.
@Christian.Anguiano it’s drilled into Americans heads at every corner. I’m never surprised to hear that. You’re very welcome!! 🥂
what would you recommend for nighttime concerts? both indoor and outdoor?
So this case in particular there is a new lens designed exactly for it called “nightlife” I haven’t really seen much of a difference with it myself, but it does look cool…. So my actual recommendation, is any clear lens with a really good anti reflective coating 🥂🎊
My favorite is light orange
Oranges and very warm browns are definitely my go to as well. 🥂
You skipped the lilac 😢
In optics it acts the same as silver since the soft purple is at the top of our visual perception :)
Just a quick question for you my good sir I do graveyards and when I go home the sun is coming up and is very bright in fact it is so bright I can hardly see the car in front of me let alone the light what kind of glasses can you recommend to help me I’d really appreciate your help
Two fold, something very dark, but still warm spectrum of orange/brown. 1 to help with the intensity of light (add a mirror to help more) and the other because it is important to control the circadian rhythm to help with your sleep cycle. Essentially you want something to replicate the evening sun while still increasing darkness :) the vuarnet eclipse lens would be an excellent choice for this purpose to cover most of the bases. It may take a few different lenses to cover your various departure times and seasons as the sun moves, but it would be well worth the multi pair investments :)
@@ThatGlassesGuy03 hey man I appreciate your help I’ll give it a try
Btw I’m still a novice when it comes to this tbh I know nothing about lenses or sunglasses
@@zohebshah5539 we all started somewhere. 🙂
Your comment brought back memories
Awesome!! Thank you!
Great video
Thanks! 🙏🏻
The sapphire looks like a hidden camera POV
I did say we like it spicy. 🤷♂️ 😂
I need a lense that will help me see lines in a hay field where the hay is beige and lighter beige. I drive I circles fluffing and need to see the line I just made but contrast is almost nonexistant.
🤔 that's a tough one because you're realistically looking at brown on brown, I wonder if this is a use where those darn blue lenses I hate some much wouod be beneficial 🤔. What time of day and lighting are you generally working in? That may help because if we have soft twilight hour lighting that changes things
I noticed that the brown lens with blue mirror tends to have a reddish center and yellowy edges. Is this normal? Thanks Again for the content 🤗
Not particularly, just the blend I use. Many are going to be more purple in the middle with a bright blue edge. :)
what percent of tint works inside-if I ant just to dim the glare indoors?thabks
Generally 40% or lower are good for that, but it's a but of a judgement based on what each person is comfortable with. For rx fashion tints depending on the lens material and any coatings we aim in the range of 20-35%. It's definitely not straightforward, but hopefully that helps some. The color also matters for how much VLT you can have and it still be comfortable indoors 😅
I love your videos.
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Which colour lenses is good for night rides
Clear. Always clear.
Damn, I was looking for the standard green and you didn't have it 😕
Largely because there is no standard green 🙂 th-cam.com/video/1bzoVKHndh4/w-d-xo.html
You talking nonsense. Virus particle size vs cologne particle size are two different things ( different sizes).You can smell cologne in top grade of medical N95 yet it blocks the virus. If you going to make medical statement at least make informative one instead of making yourself sound foolish. It’s his time, his effort in making these videos for our benefit. If you don’t like what he is wearing then go make your own. This is a great, detailed, informative video that no eyeglass center is telling people about and those things cost lots of $$$. I wish I had him where I live. It would save me sooo much time and frustration.
🙏🏻💚 I appreciate the comment and kind words. Thank you 👌🏻🥂
I appreciate your page! For category 4 gray lenses to be the darkest “legal” color, how are some glasses able to get that jet black effect? Those seem much more darker than the category 4 gray lens
Much like what the EPA is doing to automotive suppliers now that have been abusing labeling for years..... *not recommended for driving use* 🤣. Some use a slight mirror that only enhances the sheen to get there
Good thing you had a mask on.
Don't want to get sick watching this video
So thoughtful, right 😉
Unbelievable.. I'll stop there. The camera got sick. It had no mask. (I can't believe this is real)
Nice video
Thanks! 😁
I'm in the market for some new sunglasses I got oakleys now, but I been looking at Costa sunglasses, I saw a comment you said you didn't like oakley, what other brands do you recommend for fishing/outdoors driving ? Thanks !
Anything on my site 😉😝. Not a big fan of anything lux is churning out these days... revo, julbo, vuarnet, kaenon are all great performance options.
Do I need to add the option to have an anti reflection coating to polarised grey sunglass lenses or would that be pointless/ a waste of money? (It costs extra at most places I would order from).
Great question. The answer depends on the frame selection and your preferences. A high wrap sunglasses frame that seals nicely around the face, it's not worth the added cost. A more fashion based or even ophthalmic frame with low wrap and non existent panto... unless you love seeing the reflection of your eyes and everything behind you, it is a highly advisable choice to add :)
@@ThatGlassesGuy03 Thanks, great advice. It's a similar shape/style to Rayban Wayfarers, not a wraparound, so will go for the anti reflective coating as an add on.
Absolutely love the blue lenses on the porsche glasses at the end there! Wish I could afford a pair myself but unfortunately I'm outside the US and probably don't have the budget for the super high-end lenses. Just wondering if you thought a more generic blue mirror on a brown lens would do a half-decent job of recreating that effect or if it would just be a waste of money without the exact specs to copy.
I'm not sure if you have access to revo where you are but their H20 Glass is a pretty close second. 🙂 a generic lens wouldn't cut it as this is a specifically designed filter and mirror combination 😎
@@ThatGlassesGuy03 Ah that's a shame but i'll try looking into Revo then. Thanks for the fast reply!
What applications would a green mirror over gray base be for? I didn't see that combo. I'm looking for something I can use for field sports, tennis, and maybe even running and cycling.
I didn't have a sample of that one but I rarely ever use it. Grey is neutral and since our eyes largely work in the green bands a green mirror on top of that just takes the edge off of foliage and greenery. Perhaps good for cycling on a mountain but I would still lean towards a contrast enhancing base instead of grey. Field sports are often in bright open areas where direct sunlight is the biggest enemy and overhead skies of blue are the enemy, grey for darkness with a blue mirror in those cases 🙃 *the caveat being if you are playing in a more forested area with a lot of trees and greenery to contend with the green mirror can be comforting there. Also consider a rose lens with gold mirror for something very universal for all of the above ❤️🔥
@That Glasses Guy thanks so much! I've got a pair of gold mirror over rose. They're beat up but do the trick. I just got a pair with a yellowish brown tint that will probably help with contrast. I don't really like the view through dark brown lenses, too much color distortion. I just got a pair of green mirror gray base lenses because I like green! I also coach soccer and spend a lot of time looking down at the grass, and I hike. Maybe blue would be better, or maybe green for taking the edge off all that lawn since I won't be looking skyward much anyway. I'm in Florida where it's always sunny.
@@dylanwbarnes it makes sense to me you wouldn't like brown in those cases. Same reason I advise golfers in our area to avoid brown lenses as much as the contrast on the green is beneficial. Way too many trees around on our fields and the green pop is way too much making vision uncomfortable 🙂... for one to try, check out the vuarnet grey polar blue mirror. It includes a contrast boosting filter which helps negate some of my arguments against polar (literally the only polarized lens I'll wear) but also gives some of the benefits of a brown lens with the addition of the contrast filter and the blue mirror shifting the spectrum just a touch to the warmer side 🙂
@@ThatGlassesGuy03 thanks so much for the advice!
Man look at you! Love those frames
Thanks Ben!!! :D
I liked the video overall, but the audio quality was a bit buggy/buzzy/staticky.
Hey! I've made some pretty notable upgrades all around since this video, check out the latest version which is actually a series (currently at 4 episodes) dedicated to each of the base lens colors 😁
Gray
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Green
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Brown
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Blue
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I'm in search of a rare Gray lens. It's almost like a "flat gray" . I've seen people on very rare occasions wearing them. They do not look like sunglasses. I believe they may be prescription lenses being thay they were on Eyeglasses.. I dont know, anyways, any chance you may direct me to that type of lense?
My purpose of wanting these type of lenses are to wear indoors and for privacy due to a right eye injury (heavily scarred and lazy).
Sounds like what you’re describing is a silver mirror on a clear lens. In which case, transitions style mirrors silver will easily get the job done, or of course something more custom can be made 😎
@That Glasses Guy hmm.. Ok. It could quite be what I'm looking for. Thank you!
One more question: Can an Extra Active transition polarized lense be gradient tinted?
Absolutely, but bigger labs won’t do it. Choose carefully who you work with for something like that :)
I’ve actually done something like this for a customer before in a similiar situation. She had always ordered one frosted lens to just cover the bad eye. She was MUCH happier with the custom solution (back before style mirrors existed)
@That Glasses Guy ok I see. I think I may know of a place nearby. Thank you. Honestly thank you for all your help.
Can you get these mirror coating on transition lens
Yes 😁
Not a water sports guy 🤣 💀
Not even a little. Just isn’t my thing. 😂. Grew up on jet skis and water skis but never enjoyed any of it 😂
Yes kids there was a time when people walked around wearing a mask. Did they work? No.
(If you can smell cologne through your mask?… you aren’t stopping a virus!)
I’d take this down. It’s embarrassing people did this. Great video though! Stay positive!
Nah, the content’s too good. Wore the mask because it was that or close up the doors. (State mandate). So mask up and get shit done 😈☠️
Why are you filming in a mask? You're filming all by yourself. The mic quality is really bad that way...
Alone recording in an open store... you get clips between people. This isn't a dedicated studio.
He’s a Dem. That’s why
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That face diaper makes you lose all credibility
That ass mouth makes me not give a shit.
Hard to understand you and if you are alone in the store why are you wearing the face diaper?
Keeps me from spewing shit. 💩
is this click bait? too much talking and still doesnt get to the point
It’s chatter bait. Wrong channel.
@@ThatGlassesGuy03 blah blah blah.
@@blazability3469 kept you coming. 🙃🫣