*Did You Know* ➡When it comes to Zeiss lenses, the best quality comes from the official factory in Aalen, Germany. In other markets, the Zeiss lens designs are licensed out, so aren't actually manufactered by Zeiss themselves. That's why a lot of clients order their Zeiss lenses from us.
@@patrickhussain7163 it’s a new world. Some BMWs are made in South Carolina. If Zeiss takes the exact same equipment and ships it overseas somewhere are they not the same lenses? German made is nice, but you’re paying a premium unfortunately.
Hi first of all sorry for my poor English. These days I have being on a hunt of a good frames and lenses. I am suffering from dried eyes and had LASIK surgery over than 10 years ago and since then I am have difficulty to see during night and when the light is low. I can not drive during night because of glare and oncoming car’s lights and high beam. Also I have difficulty to see clearly traffic lights. I live in Canada and would like you to help me with choosing a affordable frames and ZEISS lenses which are suitable for me . Please let me know how I can contact you directly. Thanks
In the US you mostly see Essilor due to Luxottica's monopolizing behavior. They definitely make great lenses, but they're evil. They even own vision insurance companies so that patients are forced to use Essilor to use their benefits. If you have the choice, ask for Zeiss just because they're not creating a greedy monopoly.
I had a distinct improvement in contrast when going to top of the line Zeiss from top of the line Essilor (that were worn out in all fairness). Other main issue with lesser lenses I tried was chromatic aberration (color fringes) and weird geometry when panning the head for progressive lenses. I ask for top of the line because I can afford it and there's no item in my life that I use and need more than the glasses.
Thanks for sharing. Absiolutely, if you can afford it, why wouldn't you want the best possible vision? And the right lenses can be a big component in that
I would love to have a more endepth video on the 4K categorised lens manufactors! I sure you know this but Zeiss do a Blue Guard where instead of a coating applied to lenses usually, it is actually worked into the lens material! I have only seen a couple of Leica lenses without prescription as they did a collaboration with MyKita... they are beautiful! Cannot wait to get your opinion/review on them! Anyway, such great content as always!! Xx 😻
In Asia region, there is a company which is seldom heard of from Japan: Asahi-lite. They are the inventors of the 1.67 and 1.74 high index PC lenses. One key thing is that all the lenses that are custom degrees are custom made in Japan. So I had to wait 3 weeks ... but it was worth it. I have very high astigmatism, myopia and with middle age I went for the progressive lenses. I compared it to the HOYA which was locally made and HOYA was no where near when it comes to clarity. I have to wait another 2-3 years to see how Asahi-Lite UV3G black sapphire coating lasts. Based on my experience of using HOYA for more than 20 years, their coatings are the best I have know which can last 5 years (clean only with water and special microfiber cloth). So where will you rate Asahi-lite?
I had the same contrast between Hoya and Nikon. I never knew any better until I could afford Nikon and then, when getting a lense replaced in Japan after an accident, they fitted Nikon and the difference in clarity was fvcking amazing. Side by side you could physically *see* that the Hoya lenses were less clear.
I recently got my Zeiss Smartlife Digital Individual here in Zeisd Vision Center Grrenhills Philippines, and I am so amazed with its precision and clarity
I just purchased a pair of Maui Jim non-perscription sunglasses with their glass HCL bronze tint for playing golf in Arizona. I pleased that your review validated my choice.
I have owned Varilux (Essilor), Zeiss, and Hoya progressive lenses in that order. The Hoya's were by far the best, although I only bought new lenses about once every 7 years, so some of the ones I owned are a bit dated. The other thing is that each manufacturer has several different models of progressives, and getting the correct fitting is also key. But I would stay with Hoya if I bought new lenses today.
Hi Robert. I have recently started watching your videos and love them. You are quite open about your opinion about Zeiss and I trust you to share an unbiased and professional opinion. Regarding Rodenstock. I don’t think you have adequately or convincingly explained why Rodenstock is only HD and not 4k. You mentioned B.I.G. Technology but dismiss it as something not as “exciting”. The technology as per what their website indicates sounds pretty high-tech and more advanced than Zeiss DNeye. What are your thoughts??
I have always used specsavers until a while ago, when using a local optician who sell Hoya and Zeiss lenses the difference was immediate. like most things you get what you pay for, but until you try its then when you realise!!
@@villea1841 How interesting; it seems you were deceived! I was curious too and asked their online support who told me that International Glazing Services (IGS), an entity owned by Specsavers, manufactures all of their frames & lenses.
This video changed my life for the better. I get starburst flares when driving at night; I want the best sunglasses too, since I go to t beach and pool at least three to four times a week. I had no idea that I had options... SUBSCRIBED!!!.
Great video. Previously I used Hoya progressives (their best version) but their prices went up over the years. So I jumped on Essilor 2 years back. I wasn't too happy. There were 2 issues. Hoya seemed to have less distortions at the periphery. I can't explain it but even the optician noticed it in my previous glasses. Another issue was the more reflections (maybe the coatings?!) in the Essilor lenses. I noticed it when people took photos of me (Essilor photos had more reflections).
My prescription is -24 and -30. All my life i used rodenstock, because it is only brand that my optition is working with. Because prescription is very high lenses are very thick. Would be interesting to try out zeiss to see if it could provide better vision quality or maybe even be thinner.
Hi, very informative! As a professional photographer (62 years young) I need to get my first progressive multifocal glasses. Our Pearle reseller has only the Rodenstock, but of course I'm interested in those Leica's, as I want the best there is. Money is not the question, but best quality is. What can you tell about the difference with Rodenstock, and where is your Leica test? Urgent as I need to go for these new glasses... Thanks
Hi, why don't you drop us an email at hello@thespectaclefactory.com and one of our team will be in touch! Alternatively, you could book a virtual style consultation with Rob and he can go through this with you. -Haleemah
This is my first time watching your video.. I've learnt so much. I'm hoping choosing a high quality lens will support my night time driving . My anti-glare prescription glasses does not help me at all. I really do not like driving at night anymore .
I wear Varilux series X/Crizal. I’ve worn Varilux lenses for over 30 years and love them. I tried a Zeiss lens about 2 years ago and hated them. When I complained the optician reordered them with Varilux Physio lenses…they were perfect.
As a photographer, I'm very interested in the lenses you mentioned by Leica. Also interested in glass. Imagine my chagrin when I was having lenses made for some c. 1910 frames and wanted glass. I was told that as of November last year, they were no longer available. Polycarbonate lenses in antique frames is just wrong.
You don't need to get glass to have good lens material. Polycarbonate is the worst lens in terms of abbe value (chromatic aberration). 1.60 plastic lenses have a good compromise between somewhat high index and very good abbe value. 1.67 lenses are thinner and lighter, but poor abbe value also (but slightly better than polycarbonate). Unfortunately, most salespeople at optical shops will try and put you into polycarbonate, because they are the strongest lenses and required for children doing sports, etc, and they don't want to get sued. Older people who don't need polycarbonate lens strength should avoid them like the plague, especially if their lens powers are high plus or high minus.
Great video, thanks! Here in Portugal, Shamir used to be half of the price before Essilor took them over, and I was told they have been produced right in Lisbon so you you could have anything you wanted the next day. Not anymore... Now you pay much, much more, thanks to Essilor... I am not so sure about Leica: they have recently started making watches too. I guess, like the watches, the lenses will be very competent but not incredible products, but you will pay a LOT because of the name...
Have been wearing the Hoya Lifestyle 4 progressive with the EX4 anti-reflective coating for the last month. They just came out in the US. They are the first lenses I've had that give the full coverage vision similar to wearing a contact lens. Just effortless vision in all directions. The clarity of the new coating is amazing. With the advancements in binocular vision and manufacturing quality, I'm not sure what else any of the manufacturers can do to bring any improvements at this point.
If you work with zeiss, rodenstock is tremendously similar in terms of product scale and philosophies The most important thing will always do, a good refraction and taking measurements
I buy my glasses at Costco. My latest are Essilor Transitions/Drivewear / Essilor clear in Ray-Ban frames (Luxotica) and the price is unbeatable for high quality glasses.
I go to Costco too. Do you buy the frame and request those specific lenses? Does Costco send the glasses to lenses’ company to make the glasses. I am used to buying popular brand like coach/Prada etc , hand them the prescription. Unfortunately, the distance glasses come back useless. I can’t use them especially at night to drive.
As someone who only started wearing glasses this year, I find this all fascinating. I really have no clue about these things and their complexity!!! I live in Shetland so my options here are very limited. The independent optometrist here is Essilor, I know that because they explained various options with me. But they are Essilor all the way. My experience thus far has been a mixed bag. My first pair of single vision with blue light filtering were great. At my retest my prescription had changed and it has been drama ever since. So I have no clue whether it's prescription issues or lense issues (they gave me Transition lenses with full UV protection and meant for driving). I shall check out your other videos.
I personally would not choose transition lenses for driving. I realized something about transition lenses that I've never heard anyone mention before, but it's a HUGE factor in their performance. Unless the sunlight is directly hitting the lense, they will not do much to adjust! So if I'm just walking around with no hat on, fine, no problem. But horrible for driving or cycling or if I'm wearing a hat. All because the light is more likely to change very quickly and the light most of the time will not be directly hitting the lense so they do not provide adequate sun protection. Very limited use style of lense in my opinion.
@@jopainting1668FYI the glass in all cars made for many years has UV shielding. The transition lenses need the wavelength of UV to work that the cars glass filters out.
Great video. Do you think zeiss is better for stock single vision lenses and transitions. Are you saying that Essilor do better varifocal lenses? I am trying to make the choice easy for patients in store, would you go for essilor varifocals and if so what type would you recommend.
Just have my first Zeiss lenses. My last progressives were hoya (their top choice one) and I was never really happy with them. I bought two pair of Zeiss…the office lenses and the drivesafe lenses. As I’ve gotten older I have found my night vision was really bad especially when the roads were wet and having oncoming traffic. The drivesafe lenses have made the headlights no longer a bother, things seem brighter and clearer and overall my night vision feels 15 years younger. With hoya I also had a hard time using my devices as I had to hold them farther away…the office lenses by Zeiss allow me to see things closer up. Looking forward to my next set of lenses and ordering from the spectacle factory
I have been wearing Nikon Seemax , custom lenses for nearly 14years - they are outstanding. No distortion in the outer edges and having the blue coat I have no pain from looking at the screen. I think the reviewer has a slight bias as Nikon is the biggest competitor to Zeiss!
I currently have Transitions Xtractive lenses, but I’m due for a new prescription. Living on a tiny Canadian island doesn’t give me much for brand choices, but I’m intrigued by Zeiss because I do enjoy Carl Zeiss camera lenses.
We ship internationally free of charge! So drop us an email if you are interested at hello@thespectaclefactory.com - we also offer custom lenses to your prescription if you're interested
@@thespectaclefactory that sounds amazing, but I fear my budget and your pricing may fall in different tax brackets 😂 (which isn’t a dig to say you’re overcharging, and more of a reflection on inflation and income 🤦🏻♀️)
We offer a range of eyewear including some more affordable brands. Why don't you book a virtual consultation with us and I'll go through all of this with you personally! Email us at hello@thespectaclefactory.com and we can book you in
Best eyewear content on the internet! Thanks for your really interesting explanation and Tier List! I love my Zeiss (and Hoya) lenses. Perfect, comfortable vision for me with amazing tint combinations and technology. I’m fascinated though by the latest Metaform technology. May have to try them one day if you recommend it?
I just got my Zeiss digital lenses. My eye doctor suggested them because I am in between two prescriptions. Digital lenses give me clarity without going with the stronger prescription.
I don't care about morality or ethics. So I went with Essilor lenses with Crizal Prevencia coating. And my God, am I happy with my decision. Actually, was, confused between Essilor and Zeiss but went with Essilor as they were cheaper. And both the lenses provided the same vision quality, at least in the Prevencia (Blue Light filter) category.
As alot of people before seeing your vids on here which are great.i went to vision express for my glasses every two years. Next time I'll pay a visit to your store. Do places like vision express make there own prescription lenses and would they be rubbish?. I didn't know any better about lenses and frames till your Channel.most people I know only go vision express or spec savers lol. Least I know better now. Keep up the great work. Love the vids .
Thank you for the info, I had no idea there were so many Perscription lenses available. Every time I have purchased a pair of glasses in the US at any optical shop, I was never offered separate brands of lenses. It has always been so you want scratch proof and only recently I was asked if I wanted blue blockers or transitions. It wasn’t until I started purchasing frames and lenses online that I was asked which brands I wanted. I have my first pair of glasses being delivered tomorrow with Zeiss photofusion lenses and I am excited to see how different they are from the lenses I’ve had in the past.
How are your new glasses now? I too always opt for the standard lens the opticians offer. I thought all lenses are the same. I've now got a opticians appointment and will be updating my glasses. So keen to know if zeiss is worth it or not.
Hi Robert, great content! Could you please help me answering these: 1. Is Zeiss Smartlife or Clearview better? 2. Is PhotofusionX or Transitions Gen 8 better? 3. Is Zeiss Duravision Platinum or Crizal Sapphire coating better? Thank you
SmartLife is way more advanced than ClearView. That said some prefer the pure sharpness of ClearView. I prefer SmartLife. PhotoX all the way for me! 3 - depends on the market. If you're getting DVP applied in Germany (if you buy from us for example) then DVP. Otherwise, it's a gamble as the formula is licensed out to independent labs (same as Crizal)
@@thespectaclefactory Thank you very much. Could you please explain a bit more about why is the Zeiss Smartlife way more advanced than Clearview? From my reading, Smartlife is some kind of optimised for digital age but not clear how or what technology is used. While the Clearview seems more advanced with freeform technology, flatter, thinner & sharper periphery vision.
Hey Rob! Really super video this! Apologies if you've answered this next question somewhere else in the comments but can you tell me what frames your rocking in this video? Love the style and very much what I'm after atm!
I also have to wonder about the rank on Nikon, as it could be just happenstance of one model that was tested. Their optical quality is usually excellent. Or perhaps quality has changed over time? Nearly all of my Nikon sunglasses are vintage and some are tempered glass (instead of polycarbonate). Never any eyestrain and phenomenal glare reduction without the use of a polarizing filter.
@@cytherians Nikon is still amazing, I have been wearing Nikon Seemax over 10 years and very impressed. This guy is very Bias for Zeiss and it's embarrassing. I agree Zeiss is a top tier lense but to imply Nikon is category 3 is nonsense!
Thank you for sharing insights on lenses. No wonder it takes me longer to adjust to a few glasses and some give me headaches. I had no clue that lenses could impact the way you see. This is very helpful
I think a little more information about the differences would have been helpful. I find Zeiss lenses are soft and get scratched easily. They also have a bluer A/R coating in general. Hoya have excellent anti scratch coating, the best I’ve ever had using their EX3 technology and their coatings for camera optics are excellent but for lenses I find the A/R coating is inconsistent. I never tried Shamir so I’ll give them a go.
i would like to thank you for your video and effort, as you said it is your personal opinion that I have to agree with you in some opinions and disagree with you in others, but I would like you to get more searches on Nikon lenses as it is a huge competitive with Zeiss and it is not 100% owned by EssilorLuxottica this information is wrong 😅
Good video though im not sure its entirely based on the optical quality of the lenses, something that can be tested with a laser. Would have been nice to see a spectrometer reading or two.
Hi, i really need ur help, which one I used to choose between these 2 : Rodenstock Cosmolit or Hoya Nulux Full Controll I want to buy a new glasses today.. really appreciate for ur help :)
i wear Nikon lenses and they are super sharp and have good coating for driving a car at night. Taking a look at their Photo glass collection they are int top 3 in the world i that category. I don't know what's the brand portfolio in Your shop but i slightly assume that you can put a little bit higher brands that You have in Your offer. I had Hoya in my glasses and they performed very average....
I began having to wear glasses when I was 30. Over the past 45 years, I likely have spent an unfathomable amount of money on lenses and glass frames. My highest satisfaction level has been with Zeiss. However, it's critical to have a quality optician, conscientious exam/refraction, and use only a Zeiss lab. This year, I'll purchase three new pairs: DriveSafe progressives, 1) plain and 2) with tint/polarization, then 3) a single-vision pair exclusively for reading and computer. Any advice on the latter? 🤓
Educational and helpful indeed, I went from Zenni lenses to Essilor, I thought all lenses were the same, don't make that mistake y'all! Somedays I went back to my zenni lenses, and I noticed it was straining my eyes, and causing dryness. So I ended up throwing away my Zenni frames all together. 😎
Well i just bought some cheapies from Zenni about a week ago, anything is better than the ones i have now. I will end up using them at work and buying a better pair for non-working needs.
I own a pair of transition lenses (emerald green) and they are great in terms of general quality and vision. Hate the fact that they are EssilorLuxottica now.
Hoya lenses in Lindberg Strip frames. Just picked them up today and absolutely LOVE the Lindberg frames! First time I have not noticed having glasses on due to light weight!
I had my oakley frame broken. I was unable to find same frame for the lens so i decided to buy new pair of lens and frames. I was offered hoya and was thinking if it was worth it. Thanks to this I feel like I did great purchase.
When I bought my glasses about a year ago, I told the optician to give me the best vision and we'll decide if it's within budget or not (so not working based on a budget first). I'm wearing the grey photochromic Zeiss Smart Life (I assume the photochromic layer was added on top). It's miles clearer than my previous "just as long as it's a good photochromic lens". Not even close. I'm sticking with Zeiss.
I’ve had Rodenstock and Essilor lenses and both are excellent. Recently I changed from some Transitions with Crizal Prevencia from 2021 to a pro410 from Rodenstock, with a polarized clip on. Good change, but I miss having photocromic lenses.
I’ve yet again changed glasses, and I’ve chosen Rodenstock Colormatic 3 (their name for photocromic technology) this time. It’s quite a good change: their antireflective coating is premium and they are fantastic, as in they turn very dark fast enough, and back to clear faster than my previous Transitions lenses. Chile is filled with independent optics and Rodenstock is one of the most popular laboratories throughout the country. Every lens I’ve had with them is fantastic. 10/10 brand in my opinion.
Great video!! I agree wholeheartedly with your summation - I have found that Esslior has the least durable coating tech of the "big 4, however." My order of preference goes: HOYA ZEISS Shamir ----- Essilor Rodenstock Maui Jim ----- Nikon Pentax (Specs Savers product line?) ---- I used brands such as Sola (bought by Carl Zeiss), an Australian brand and Kodak back in the day (20 years ago or so) for spectacle manufacturing. Still, I love my top 3 labs - as you've mentioned, between these 3 brands, you get everything you need for optical solutions.
I work in an EssilorLuxottica lab. Great job and I believe we do good work. We make good money and we make a great product. I'm a hardcoat Inspector and you will not get a defective lense from me. (Mostly) 😅
Great video! I work with Essilor products, and they are awesome, but I wasnt aware of the info you gave of them, kinda sucks, but as you say, we can deny the quality of their products and why people chose them. Ill try to explore Zeiss products soon. Thanks for all the info :)
My favorite Lens brand are Tokai. They do not have a huge presence in the UK but 1.76 is the highest index available. They also have some neuroscience varifocal lenses. I like their Lutina lenses too. They are pricey. That said I also have quite a lot of experience of Seiko, Rodenstock and Zeiss. As I write this I am wearing my seiko brilliance 1.67 varifocal lenses. I urge you Robert to investigate this brand. I hope you had a great birthday.
Hey William, My dad is using Zeiss 3Dv progressive lenses (1.6 index) from past 1 year. Do you recommend going with Tokai Lutina for the 2nd pair of glasses? Yes They are very expensive, especially in India
@@MohitKumar-ri3yv I would give them a thought, yes. I am a great fan of 400 nm plus lenses that are not tinted. They are very expensive in the UK(Tokai Lutina) but worth it. Rodenstock with its PRO410 lenses are similar but I hope other companies develop similar technology.
One problem is that Tokai are not very good at glazing glasses(especially rimless or difficult materials) and hence of my favourite Opticians in Scotland doesn't use them as much.
Thank you for your ranking of lens brands. I am looking foward to your comments about frames. I was lucky enough to have a father who was an optical engineer who would make bespoke glasses for me. I had no idea what lenses he put into my glasses. However, since his retirement, I have alternated between Hoya and zeiss lens, and I have found them both easy to get on with. I seem to have to clean the Zeiss lenses more often than I did the Hoya lenses. With both lenses, I opt for the thinness possible, light reactive lenses with anti-glare. I am with a good optician who provides good aftercare services. I would recommend these lenses after trying other well known brands throughout the years. My tenent is, you only have one pair of eyes so buy the best quality glasses you can afford as well as looking after your general eye health by eating foods that contribute to a healthy macula.
I’m definitely a Zeiss fanboy too. But as much as I want to hate on Essilor, there’s no denying that they produce excellent optics that are at least as good as the Zeiss offering. One area where I think that Essilor does slightly better, is the consistency of their coatings. You can have two pairs of glasses made with Zeiss freeform lenses, one will have DP that has a magenta cast, the second will be violet, another might be more blue. Sometimes the coating looks like it’s almost missing, other times it’s very strong. I find Crizal Sapphire and Crizal Easy much more predictable.
In Europe, all DVP is produced by Zeiss in Germany. In the rest of the world, it's the same as Crizal - coating labs license the formula and apply it on Zeiss' behalf. That's why you get the inconsitency (as you also get with Crizal)
Speaking of lenses, do you have any insight as to why there aren't ceramic coatings used like on car paint or cellphone screens? Or is thay what the scratch resistance coatinga are?
Good question, it's because the coating has to be extremely transparent to maintain good optics, and also because lens materials are notoriously difficult to bond a coating to
After reading the comments I have the feeling being the only one having Rodenstock varifocal lenses. I can say that they are fabulous! I ordered those because at my opticien they were the most expensive and recommended just before the highest quality of Hoya. My next pair of glasses I will probably try out the Hoya.
What about Tokai lenses? They are old lens manufacturer from Japan (also known to create the thinnest lens in the world 1.76 index)? Thanks for the great video
What lenses are used in Oakley prescription eyewear ? Oakley is owned by Luxotica so do they use Essilor or something else ? What goes into building and designing a contoured/curved prescription lenses ?
Good question, complicated to answer. The optics are so much more complex on wrap lenses so you need a dedicated sports design. If you use a conventional - even a really good one - lens design, the optics just fall apart. That's why I'm a fan of Zeiss, Shamir and by extension, Maui Jim. Oakley lenses come from a manufacturer who only make plano (non-Rx) lenses, but the name escapes me right now. I believe Luxottica owns them.
@@thespectaclefactory If I understood the answer correctly it states Oakley lenses are non RX as in not prescription. I fail to understand what that means ? As the "genuine Oakley" lenses are among the very few options out here to get curved/contoured lenses with your prescription strength. On my Oakley Tie Bar glasses I have Hoya lenses as they are only slightly contoured. On my Oakley Crosshair sunglasses the lens is highly contoured and Oakley was the only option for a prescription lenses to it. The Crosshair is a pretty extreme sample on how large and contoured the lens is and I was surprised that they had a prescription option for it at all.
I was referring to the lenses that come standard in the frames. Yes, the official Oakley prescription lenses are Essilor. Hoya aren't really good at sport designs, Shamir and Zeiss are
I don’t know who manufactures Oakley’s CR39, but I’m pretty sure their Plutonite 1.59 (polycarbonate) is manufactured in-house or with Lux factories. Their high index stuff is Mitsui resin from Mitsui Chemicals, MR8, MR10 and MR174.
Having worn both high end Zeiss and high end Hoya lenses over the years (both progressives), I think they are both just as good. However: for entry-level lenses (hilux/nulux), Hoya has consistently had less peripheral distortion than Zeiss in my experience
That's interesting... I suppose Zeiss would be more sensitive to inaccuracies - were yours fitted using a digital measuring system? And I think you would find the opposite to be true now that ClearView has been created: ua-cam.com/video/yoNiUB7zNQg/v-deo.html
Whose lenses would you reccomend for a high minus lense, minus 20 plus? I wear contacts and my Maui Jim Stingrays ( gray lense) are the best sunglass for strong winter sunshine.
Zeiss GLASS 1.9 will give you the thinnest result. We'd be glad to work on this for you. It's not just about the lens, it's about the finishing techniques applied as well. See this video: ua-cam.com/video/QAy7hsH_25E/v-deo.html
Lots of Zeiss fan boys here and that’s great but Zeiss makes all sorts of lenses and they aren’t all the same quality. It’s like a 3 series BMW vs a 7 series. Sure a 3 is a BMW, but it’s no where near the class of a 7 series. I would argue REAL BMWs don’t start until you get to the 7 series. Same with Mercedes. They plaster that star on a lot of garbage and Americans especially eat it up, but they’re no S class.
Thank you for this quick review of lenses brands. What brand and specific lens model would you recommend for proximity/mid distance glasses for a young person who had cataract surgery and difficulties to move his neck (so wide optical zones while being crisp) ? Are specifically AI (or whatever the name/technology used) tailored lenses exist for proximity lenses and would it be of any interest ?
Hi, I have Zeiss glasses that darken in the sun. So probably the photo fusion X. I had the lenses replaced as they started to bubble in certain points. I was told to avoid putting them in a hot environment. I had them changed again after two years as the same thing happened. I think the key issue could be in the car. I have a separate pair of sunglasses which I use when its very sunny. Sometimes I leave the car with the photofusion × (in their case) in the well of the car and go off wearing my sunglasses. I think the heat of the car could be impacting the photofusion x. I originally thought it could be suncream (factor 50) that I put on my face that could be reacting with the lenses. I have been recommended to have a new eye test (over two years) and then replace them again. My question is how could I prevent the bubbling occurring again after two years of owning a pair when the warranty runs out? Thank you.
Hello The spectacle factory. Can you tell which sunglasses brand uses the best quality Lens. Can you please suggest top 3 sunglasses in term of lens quality. Your kind response is highly solicited.😊
If you want the best lenses, just order a custom pair with Zeiss Adaptive Sun. In terms of stock lenses, Tavat, Maui Jim, Serengeti and Randolph are all great. I'm sure there are more.
Can a Zeiss digital prescription be applied put in contact lenses or is it only for eyeglasses ? I wear cl for 50 yrs by BauschLomb Boston ES cl for myopia w -2.25 correction..simple
I actually wear the Crizal Sapphire HR lenses from EssilorLuxottica and honestly they are pretty good, i enjoy the optical clearity, and good coating, but i havent seen such a difference with the Perfalit Solitaire Protect Plus 2 lenses from Rodenstock. So Rodenstock for me next time I get new specs :D
hi sir, i need your suggest, i want to buy a new lensess, but i cant choise hoya vs essilor prevencia. which lensess you suggest to me? i use pc for 8 hours daily. my eyes -2.5. which one most durable? pls answer me 😊
Hi, I am so obsessed with my glasses and a huge fan of Zeiss, as well. However, I have learned that all plastic lenses of Zeiss are made in Canada, where I live for Canadian! It is this true that Zeiss lenses are no longer made in Germany (like Mercedes, BMW and.. that are sold here in Canada)? One more question and it would be a great help if you can answer. Maui Jim vs. Zeiss for Anti fatigue sunglasses in terms of quality and sharp vision! Please advise, many thanks.
That's true if you buy them from a Canadian store (or a US store). But that's one of the reasons we have so many customers in North America who we ship authentic Zeiss lenses to. I'd love to make your next pair of glasses
Hi there, any news on Shamir Metaform? Ive found a dealer that carries them but since there’s not a lot of info about these, im skeptical. I’ve watched your video on your favorite single vision lenses (Zeiss Smartlife) but would like to hear more of your thoughts comparing the two, particularly clarity and comfort. My prescription is -3.00 in both eyes. It’s a huge purchase so I want to have peace of mind choosing the right one for me. Thanks!
Hello! Please compare Essilor Comfort Max and Zeiss Smartlife Plus for me. Which glasses have a wider part for medium distance as well as for reading? Thank you.
Hi, im using crizal verilux e-series now and thinking of moving to zeiss light 3D progressive. Is this a right move? Or am i downgrading? Can you provide me your opinion? Thanks
*Did You Know* ➡When it comes to Zeiss lenses, the best quality comes from the official factory in Aalen, Germany. In other markets, the Zeiss lens designs are licensed out, so aren't actually manufactered by Zeiss themselves. That's why a lot of clients order their Zeiss lenses from us.
This is very good to know
Where is your study to support this quality claim?
@@patrickhussain7163 it’s a new world. Some BMWs are made in South Carolina. If Zeiss takes the exact same equipment and ships it overseas somewhere are they not the same lenses? German made is nice, but you’re paying a premium unfortunately.
how would you know where your Zeiss lens are coming from
Hi first of all sorry for my poor English. These days I have being on a hunt of a good frames and lenses. I am suffering from dried eyes and had LASIK surgery over than 10 years ago and since then I am have difficulty to see during night and when the light is low. I can not drive during night because of glare and oncoming car’s lights and high beam. Also I have difficulty to see clearly traffic lights. I live in Canada and would like you to help me with choosing a affordable frames and ZEISS lenses which are suitable for me . Please let me know how I can contact you directly. Thanks
You have no idea how much I enjoy this type of content, thank you so much
As much as I enjoy making it 😜
Me too
In the US you mostly see Essilor due to Luxottica's monopolizing behavior. They definitely make great lenses, but they're evil. They even own vision insurance companies so that patients are forced to use Essilor to use their benefits. If you have the choice, ask for Zeiss just because they're not creating a greedy monopoly.
💯 well said!
Sadly, Shamir is also owned by luxottica essilor.
And Shamir is Luxottica too….
as long as they're decent, I could really care less about the brand...
@@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032or their business ethics tbh
I had a distinct improvement in contrast when going to top of the line Zeiss from top of the line Essilor (that were worn out in all fairness). Other main issue with lesser lenses I tried was chromatic aberration (color fringes) and weird geometry when panning the head for progressive lenses.
I ask for top of the line because I can afford it and there's no item in my life that I use and need more than the glasses.
Thanks for sharing. Absiolutely, if you can afford it, why wouldn't you want the best possible vision? And the right lenses can be a big component in that
I would love to have a more endepth video on the 4K categorised lens manufactors! I sure you know this but Zeiss do a Blue Guard where instead of a coating applied to lenses usually, it is actually worked into the lens material! I have only seen a couple of Leica lenses without prescription as they did a collaboration with MyKita... they are beautiful! Cannot wait to get your opinion/review on them! Anyway, such great content as always!! Xx 😻
Yeah! They did partner with MyKita (that's where the video in that section is from). I'm excited to review Leica properly.
In Asia region, there is a company which is seldom heard of from Japan: Asahi-lite. They are the inventors of the 1.67 and 1.74 high index PC lenses. One key thing is that all the lenses that are custom degrees are custom made in Japan. So I had to wait 3 weeks ... but it was worth it. I have very high astigmatism, myopia and with middle age I went for the progressive lenses. I compared it to the HOYA which was locally made and HOYA was no where near when it comes to clarity. I have to wait another 2-3 years to see how Asahi-Lite UV3G black sapphire coating lasts. Based on my experience of using HOYA for more than 20 years, their coatings are the best I have know which can last 5 years (clean only with water and special microfiber cloth). So where will you rate Asahi-lite?
I had the same contrast between Hoya and Nikon. I never knew any better until I could afford Nikon and then, when getting a lense replaced in Japan after an accident, they fitted Nikon and the difference in clarity was fvcking amazing. Side by side you could physically *see* that the Hoya lenses were less clear.
Thanks for the info!
i have asahi lite lenses and they are great
I recently got my Zeiss Smartlife Digital Individual here in Zeisd Vision Center Grrenhills Philippines, and I am so amazed with its precision and clarity
Nice!
im thinking of doing same same... i have EyeZeen+ now and they are not great . . .
Please provide more content on the various Lens Manufacturers and their Lens Designs...this was enlightening.
Thanks for your feedback, and I will!
Indeed, it being the very information that generally sellers will strive to keep unknown from customers, there videos are priceless.
I just purchased a pair of Maui Jim non-perscription sunglasses with their glass HCL bronze tint for playing golf in Arizona. I pleased that your review validated my choice.
They are an excellent choice!
Before my vision changed I always bought Maui. I’m a big fan.
Maui Jim is 4K for me, their polarized lenses are the best. Better than Ziess!
I have owned Varilux (Essilor), Zeiss, and Hoya progressive lenses in that order. The Hoya's were by far the best, although I only bought new lenses about once every 7 years, so some of the ones I owned are a bit dated. The other thing is that each manufacturer has several different models of progressives, and getting the correct fitting is also key. But I would stay with Hoya if I bought new lenses today.
Bravo!
Good choice!
Hi Robert. I have recently started watching your videos and love them. You are quite open about your opinion about Zeiss and I trust you to share an unbiased and professional opinion. Regarding Rodenstock. I don’t think you have adequately or convincingly explained why Rodenstock is only HD and not 4k. You mentioned B.I.G. Technology but dismiss it as something not as “exciting”. The technology as per what their website indicates sounds pretty high-tech and more advanced than Zeiss DNeye. What are your thoughts??
I have always used specsavers until a while ago, when using a local optician who sell Hoya and Zeiss lenses the difference was immediate. like most things you get what you pay for, but until you try its then when you realise!!
Exactly 👍
Couldn’t agree more with this
I actually asked the local Specsavers who manufactures the lenses for them and they said it is Zeiss.
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@@villea1841 How interesting; it seems you were deceived! I was curious too and asked their online support who told me that International Glazing Services (IGS), an entity owned by Specsavers, manufactures all of their frames & lenses.
@@hellomynameisjim It's actually Pentax lenses in the Specsavers eyeglasses 👓
This video changed my life for the better. I get starburst flares when driving at night; I want the best sunglasses too, since I go to t beach and pool at least three to four times a week. I had no idea that I had options... SUBSCRIBED!!!.
What lens you chose for the driving then?
I am going to the optometrist next week and I am looking at Zeiss Drive Safe lenses as an option@@aryobimo29
@@aryobimo29 I am going to use the "Zeiss Safe Drive
This is great - i am personally much more interested in lens materials and coatings than frames :D
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Great video. Previously I used Hoya progressives (their best version) but their prices went up over the years. So I jumped on Essilor 2 years back. I wasn't too happy. There were 2 issues. Hoya seemed to have less distortions at the periphery. I can't explain it but even the optician noticed it in my previous glasses. Another issue was the more reflections (maybe the coatings?!) in the Essilor lenses. I noticed it when people took photos of me (Essilor photos had more reflections).
What was your script? Wanna know because the index matching might be bad
My prescription is -24 and -30. All my life i used rodenstock, because it is only brand that my optition is working with. Because prescription is very high lenses are very thick. Would be interesting to try out zeiss to see if it could provide better vision quality or maybe even be thinner.
You should definitely try out out Zeiss - they are very high quality lenses.
-Haleemah
Hi, very informative! As a professional photographer (62 years young) I need to get my first progressive multifocal glasses. Our Pearle reseller has only the Rodenstock, but of course I'm interested in those Leica's, as I want the best there is. Money is not the question, but best quality is. What can you tell about the difference with Rodenstock, and where is your Leica test? Urgent as I need to go for these new glasses... Thanks
Hi, why don't you drop us an email at hello@thespectaclefactory.com and one of our team will be in touch! Alternatively, you could book a virtual style consultation with Rob and he can go through this with you.
-Haleemah
This is my first time watching your video.. I've learnt so much. I'm hoping choosing a high quality lens will support my night time driving . My anti-glare prescription glasses does not help me at all. I really do not like driving at night anymore .
Zeiss DriveSafe or Hoya Enroute Pro lenses will really help you. We can make them for you! email me - rob@thespectaclefactory.com
@@thespectaclefactory thank you. I will do
Hi Robert..
What frames are you wearing, in this video..?
Love them..!
I wear Varilux series X/Crizal. I’ve worn Varilux lenses for over 30 years and love them. I tried a Zeiss lens about 2 years ago and hated them. When I complained the optician reordered them with Varilux Physio lenses…they were perfect.
Some lens designs always work better for certain people
As a photographer, I'm very interested in the lenses you mentioned by Leica. Also interested in glass. Imagine my chagrin when I was having lenses made for some c. 1910 frames and wanted glass. I was told that as of November last year, they were no longer available. Polycarbonate lenses in antique frames is just wrong.
Definitely not true! (as you know)... stay tuned for Leica
You don't need to get glass to have good lens material. Polycarbonate is the worst lens in terms of abbe value (chromatic aberration). 1.60 plastic lenses have a good compromise between somewhat high index and very good abbe value. 1.67 lenses are thinner and lighter, but poor abbe value also (but slightly better than polycarbonate). Unfortunately, most salespeople at optical shops will try and put you into polycarbonate, because they are the strongest lenses and required for children doing sports, etc, and they don't want to get sued. Older people who don't need polycarbonate lens strength should avoid them like the plague, especially if their lens powers are high plus or high minus.
CR39 guy here. Best Abby number. My prescription is not strong though so weight is not an issue. @@Mark-rw3kw
Great video, thanks! Here in Portugal, Shamir used to be half of the price before Essilor took them over, and I was told they have been produced right in Lisbon so you you could have anything you wanted the next day. Not anymore... Now you pay much, much more, thanks to Essilor... I am not so sure about Leica: they have recently started making watches too. I guess, like the watches, the lenses will be very competent but not incredible products, but you will pay a LOT because of the name...
I suspect you might be right... let's see
Super helpful review. I really enjoy your videos, as they are informative, and your communication style is very engaging. Thank you!
Have been wearing the Hoya Lifestyle 4 progressive with the EX4 anti-reflective coating for the last month. They just came out in the US. They are the first lenses I've had that give the full coverage vision similar to wearing a contact lens. Just effortless vision in all directions. The clarity of the new coating is amazing. With the advancements in binocular vision and manufacturing quality, I'm not sure what else any of the manufacturers can do to bring any improvements at this point.
They are great lenses for sure
really detailed video simply loved it. My preference is crizal but after watching this I feel I shud try Shamir or Zeiss
You should!
Crizal is good but Nikon is much better
Another great video. RE Alba with Zeiss lenses when I need new glasses next or when my prescription changes. I now know where to go.
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If you work with zeiss, rodenstock is tremendously similar in terms of product scale and philosophies The most important thing will always do, a good refraction and taking measurements
Rodenstock definitely belong in the top tier list if you have worked with Rodenstock I think you would agree.
Super informative! Hope to see more videos on the subject
More to come! Hope you're subscribed
I buy my glasses at Costco. My latest are Essilor Transitions/Drivewear / Essilor clear in Ray-Ban frames (Luxotica) and the price is unbeatable for high quality glasses.
I go to Costco too. Do you buy the frame and request those specific lenses? Does Costco send the glasses to lenses’ company to make the glasses. I am used to buying popular brand like coach/Prada etc , hand them the prescription. Unfortunately, the distance glasses come back useless. I can’t use them especially at night to drive.
How are the Essilor Drivewears? I'm a Zeiss fan girl.
@@marilynshelton2371 they're decent if you like a lighter color in your polarized lenses
As someone who only started wearing glasses this year, I find this all fascinating. I really have no clue about these things and their complexity!!! I live in Shetland so my options here are very limited. The independent optometrist here is Essilor, I know that because they explained various options with me. But they are Essilor all the way. My experience thus far has been a mixed bag. My first pair of single vision with blue light filtering were great. At my retest my prescription had changed and it has been drama ever since. So I have no clue whether it's prescription issues or lense issues (they gave me Transition lenses with full UV protection and meant for driving). I shall check out your other videos.
I personally would not choose transition lenses for driving. I realized something about transition lenses that I've never heard anyone mention before, but it's a HUGE factor in their performance. Unless the sunlight is directly hitting the lense, they will not do much to adjust! So if I'm just walking around with no hat on, fine, no problem. But horrible for driving or cycling or if I'm wearing a hat. All because the light is more likely to change very quickly and the light most of the time will not be directly hitting the lense so they do not provide adequate sun protection. Very limited use style of lense in my opinion.
@@jopainting1668FYI the glass in all cars made for many years has UV shielding. The transition lenses need the wavelength of UV to work that the cars glass filters out.
Great video. Do you think zeiss is better for stock single vision lenses and transitions. Are you saying that Essilor do better varifocal lenses? I am trying to make the choice easy for patients in store, would you go for essilor varifocals and if so what type would you recommend.
Just have my first Zeiss lenses. My last progressives were hoya (their top choice one) and I was never really happy with them. I bought two pair of Zeiss…the office lenses and the drivesafe lenses. As I’ve gotten older I have found my night vision was really bad especially when the roads were wet and having oncoming traffic. The drivesafe lenses have made the headlights no longer a bother, things seem brighter and clearer and overall my night vision feels 15 years younger. With hoya I also had a hard time using my devices as I had to hold them farther away…the office lenses by Zeiss allow me to see things closer up. Looking forward to my next set of lenses and ordering from the spectacle factory
I'm so glad you love the two pairs of Zeiss lenses we made for you!
My optometrist in central London always recommends a high quality Nikon with my Linwood frames. Surprised to see them rates so low
They are good quality... just not the best
@@thespectaclefactory Nikon lenses is among the best no doubt
I have been wearing Nikon Seemax , custom lenses for nearly 14years - they are outstanding. No distortion in the outer edges and having the blue coat I have no pain from looking at the screen. I think the reviewer has a slight bias as Nikon is the biggest competitor to Zeiss!
I currently have Transitions Xtractive lenses, but I’m due for a new prescription. Living on a tiny Canadian island doesn’t give me much for brand choices, but I’m intrigued by Zeiss because I do enjoy Carl Zeiss camera lenses.
We ship internationally free of charge! So drop us an email if you are interested at hello@thespectaclefactory.com - we also offer custom lenses to your prescription if you're interested
@@thespectaclefactory that sounds amazing, but I fear my budget and your pricing may fall in different tax brackets 😂 (which isn’t a dig to say you’re overcharging, and more of a reflection on inflation and income 🤦🏻♀️)
We offer a range of eyewear including some more affordable brands. Why don't you book a virtual consultation with us and I'll go through all of this with you personally!
Email us at hello@thespectaclefactory.com and we can book you in
Interesting you say Maui Jim is top tier for non prescription sunglasses. Mine are def below my HD Oakleys in performance
Phew I was upsold to get Zeiss lenses for my sunglasses and eyeglasses to help with my
astigmatism. I’m glad to hear they’re top tier.
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Best eyewear content on the internet! Thanks for your really interesting explanation and Tier List!
I love my Zeiss (and Hoya) lenses. Perfect, comfortable vision for me with amazing tint combinations and technology.
I’m fascinated though by the latest Metaform technology. May have to try them one day if you recommend it?
We could both try a pair and then compare our thoughts?
The glasses I just ordered, have Shamir AI and Glacier technology. This video made me feel much better about that choice. Thanks.
Nice choice!
I just got my Zeiss digital lenses. My eye doctor suggested them because I am in between two prescriptions. Digital lenses give me clarity without going with the stronger prescription.
I don't care about morality or ethics. So I went with Essilor lenses with Crizal Prevencia coating.
And my God, am I happy with my decision.
Actually, was, confused between Essilor and Zeiss but went with Essilor as they were cheaper. And both the lenses provided the same vision quality, at least in the Prevencia (Blue Light filter) category.
HI i have Prevencia coating also and i can say they get dirty very fast very 3rd day i have to clean them.
How about Tokai lens from Japan, how do u rate them?
Great Video Rob! Would have been better to see where Optiswiss would work in your rankings ;) 100% Independent, fully made in Switzerland since 1937.
I was a photojournalist through the 1990s and had Zeiss T* lenses. They were fantastic.
This video was filmed on a Zeiss lens!
Great video once again, very helpful indeed. Happy birthday Robert. 🥳
Thanks 👍
As alot of people before seeing your vids on here which are great.i went to vision express for my glasses every two years. Next time I'll pay a visit to your store. Do places like vision express make there own prescription lenses and would they be rubbish?. I didn't know any better about lenses and frames till your Channel.most people I know only go vision express or spec savers lol. Least I know better now. Keep up the great work. Love the vids .
Awesome. I look forward to meeting you in the future, Paul!
Thank you for the info, I had no idea there were so many Perscription lenses available. Every time I have purchased a pair of glasses in the US at any optical shop, I was never offered separate brands of lenses. It has always been so you want scratch proof and only recently I was asked if I wanted blue blockers or transitions. It wasn’t until I started purchasing frames and lenses online that I was asked which brands I wanted. I have my first pair of glasses being delivered tomorrow with Zeiss photofusion lenses and I am excited to see how different they are from the lenses I’ve had in the past.
I'm excited for you!
they wont be as good as transition branded lenses,i work in the optical trade.
@@Kevinj-fe4bd Is transitions better than zeiss?
How are your new glasses now? I too always opt for the standard lens the opticians offer. I thought all lenses are the same. I've now got a opticians appointment and will be updating my glasses. So keen to know if zeiss is worth it or not.
Well, what was your experience with Zeiss photofusion lenses?
Hi Robert, great content!
Could you please help me answering these:
1. Is Zeiss Smartlife or Clearview better?
2. Is PhotofusionX or Transitions Gen 8 better?
3. Is Zeiss Duravision Platinum or Crizal Sapphire coating better?
Thank you
SmartLife is way more advanced than ClearView. That said some prefer the pure sharpness of ClearView. I prefer SmartLife.
PhotoX all the way for me!
3 - depends on the market. If you're getting DVP applied in Germany (if you buy from us for example) then DVP. Otherwise, it's a gamble as the formula is licensed out to independent labs (same as Crizal)
@@thespectaclefactory Thank you very much. Could you please explain a bit more about why is the Zeiss Smartlife way more advanced than Clearview?
From my reading, Smartlife is some kind of optimised for digital age but not clear how or what technology is used. While the Clearview seems more advanced with freeform technology, flatter, thinner & sharper periphery vision.
Hey Rob! Really super video this! Apologies if you've answered this next question somewhere else in the comments but can you tell me what frames your rocking in this video? Love the style and very much what I'm after atm!
Sure! ua-cam.com/video/RCDvlzeua0M/v-deo.htmlsi=eknj0WJ5QogNkP7F - we have them in stock in slight colour variations.
Great video, but the Nikon Seemax Ultimate are fantastic lenses and should between the HD and 4k tier.
I also have to wonder about the rank on Nikon, as it could be just happenstance of one model that was tested. Their optical quality is usually excellent. Or perhaps quality has changed over time? Nearly all of my Nikon sunglasses are vintage and some are tempered glass (instead of polycarbonate). Never any eyestrain and phenomenal glare reduction without the use of a polarizing filter.
@@cytherians Nikon is still amazing, I have been wearing Nikon Seemax over 10 years and very impressed. This guy is very Bias for Zeiss and it's embarrassing. I agree Zeiss is a top tier lense but to imply Nikon is category 3 is nonsense!
That Grand Seiko watch looks amazing . Like your style and choice 👍
Thanks Robert... one day 😍
Thank you for sharing insights on lenses. No wonder it takes me longer to adjust to a few glasses and some give me headaches. I had no clue that lenses could impact the way you see. This is very helpful
You are so welcome!
I think a little more information about the differences would have been helpful. I find Zeiss lenses are soft and get scratched easily. They also have a bluer A/R coating in general. Hoya have excellent anti scratch coating, the best I’ve ever had using their EX3 technology and their coatings for camera optics are excellent but for lenses I find the A/R coating is inconsistent. I never tried Shamir so I’ll give them a go.
Oh snap!!!!
Keep up the amazing content!
❤️ I'll try!
I was already zeissed just from yr channel. I always look for optics with zeiss.
Thanks, great video!
More to come! Thanks for your support, as ever!
“Zeissed” 😂
i would like to thank you for your video and effort, as you said it is your personal opinion that I have to agree with you in some opinions and disagree with you in others, but I would like you to get more searches on Nikon lenses as it is a huge competitive with Zeiss and it is not 100% owned by EssilorLuxottica this information is wrong 😅
Good video though im not sure its entirely based on the optical quality of the lenses, something that can be tested with a laser. Would have been nice to see a spectrometer reading or two.
Hi, i really need ur help, which one I used to choose between these 2 :
Rodenstock Cosmolit or Hoya Nulux Full Controll
I want to buy a new glasses today.. really appreciate for ur help :)
i wear Nikon lenses and they are super sharp and have good coating for driving a car at night. Taking a look at their Photo glass collection they are int top 3 in the world i that category. I don't know what's the brand portfolio in Your shop but i slightly assume that you can put a little bit higher brands that You have in Your offer. I had Hoya in my glasses and they performed very average....
I agree with you.
Nikon Seemax is outstanding, like 4k Vision
I began having to wear glasses when I was 30. Over the past 45 years, I likely have spent an unfathomable amount of money on lenses and glass frames. My highest satisfaction level has been with Zeiss. However, it's critical to have a quality optician, conscientious exam/refraction, and use only a Zeiss lab. This year, I'll purchase three new pairs: DriveSafe progressives, 1) plain and 2) with tint/polarization, then 3) a single-vision pair exclusively for reading and computer. Any advice on the latter? 🤓
Everythign you said there is 100% correct.
You need an Office lens to be able to read and see the computer.
We'd love to make your next eyewear.
Educational and helpful indeed, I went from Zenni lenses to Essilor, I thought all lenses were the same, don't make that mistake y'all! Somedays I went back to my zenni lenses, and I noticed it was straining my eyes, and causing dryness. So I ended up throwing away my Zenni frames all together. 😎
Thanks for the input James, I'm glad you made the switch. Hope to make you a Zeiss pair in future 😜
Well i just bought some cheapies from Zenni about a week ago, anything is better than the ones i have now. I will end up using them at work and buying a better pair for non-working needs.
@@ghostrecon3214 Just don't use those at all instead.
I own a pair of transition lenses (emerald green) and they are great in terms of general quality and vision. Hate the fact that they are EssilorLuxottica now.
Yeah, it's sad, but at least you have high quality lenses. I'm all for that 👍
Dont be bcz their marketing strategies they dominates and manipulate industry.. but some of very good quality products they have in portfolio
Hoya lenses in Lindberg Strip frames. Just picked them up today and absolutely LOVE the Lindberg frames! First time I have not noticed having glasses on due to light weight!
I had my oakley frame broken. I was unable to find same frame for the lens so i decided to buy new pair of lens and frames. I was offered hoya and was thinking if it was worth it. Thanks to this I feel like I did great purchase.
Thanks for sharing
You’ll have to also talk about IOT customized lenses like you did for me.
I did reference them in this video! Said they are great. You still happy with yours?
When I bought my glasses about a year ago, I told the optician to give me the best vision and we'll decide if it's within budget or not (so not working based on a budget first). I'm wearing the grey photochromic Zeiss Smart Life (I assume the photochromic layer was added on top). It's miles clearer than my previous "just as long as it's a good photochromic lens". Not even close. I'm sticking with Zeiss.
Nice! I'm so glad you tried them and appreciated the benefits.
Zeiss by a ocuntry mile. Having said that had 2 pairs Maui Jim Sunnies decades ago they were outstanding optically. Great Video!
I’ve had Rodenstock and Essilor lenses and both are excellent. Recently I changed from some Transitions with Crizal Prevencia from 2021 to a pro410 from Rodenstock, with a polarized clip on. Good change, but I miss having photocromic lenses.
I’ve yet again changed glasses, and I’ve chosen Rodenstock Colormatic 3 (their name for photocromic technology) this time. It’s quite a good change: their antireflective coating is premium and they are fantastic, as in they turn very dark fast enough, and back to clear faster than my previous Transitions lenses.
Chile is filled with independent optics and Rodenstock is one of the most popular laboratories throughout the country. Every lens I’ve had with them is fantastic. 10/10 brand in my opinion.
Great video!! I agree wholeheartedly with your summation - I have found that Esslior has the least durable coating tech of the "big 4, however."
My order of preference goes:
HOYA
ZEISS
Shamir
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Essilor
Rodenstock
Maui Jim
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Nikon
Pentax (Specs Savers product line?)
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I used brands such as Sola (bought by Carl Zeiss), an Australian brand and Kodak back in the day (20 years ago or so) for spectacle manufacturing. Still, I love my top 3 labs - as you've mentioned, between these 3 brands, you get everything you need for optical solutions.
I work in an EssilorLuxottica lab. Great job and I believe we do good work. We make good money and we make a great product. I'm a hardcoat Inspector and you will not get a defective lense from me. (Mostly) 😅
Great video! I work with Essilor products, and they are awesome, but I wasnt aware of the info you gave of them, kinda sucks, but as you say, we can deny the quality of their products and why people chose them. Ill try to explore Zeiss products soon. Thanks for all the info :)
My favorite Lens brand are Tokai. They do not have a huge presence in the UK but 1.76 is the highest index available. They also have some neuroscience varifocal lenses. I like their Lutina lenses too. They are pricey. That said I also have quite a lot of experience of Seiko, Rodenstock and Zeiss. As I write this I am wearing my seiko brilliance 1.67 varifocal lenses. I urge you Robert to investigate this brand. I hope you had a great birthday.
I am aware of them. I'll definitely look more into Tokai
Tokai ( Japan ) looks like a high level in many aspects 🤔👀👀🤔. Its not only 1,76 Index.
Hey William, My dad is using Zeiss 3Dv progressive lenses (1.6 index) from past 1 year. Do you recommend going with Tokai Lutina for the 2nd pair of glasses? Yes They are very expensive, especially in India
@@MohitKumar-ri3yv I would give them a thought, yes. I am a great fan of 400 nm plus lenses that are not tinted. They are very expensive in the UK(Tokai Lutina) but worth it. Rodenstock with its PRO410 lenses are similar but I hope other companies develop similar technology.
One problem is that Tokai are not very good at glazing glasses(especially rimless or difficult materials) and hence of my favourite Opticians in Scotland doesn't use them as much.
What are the best lenses for hiking and rock climbing?
Thank you for your ranking of lens brands. I am looking foward to your comments about frames. I was lucky enough to have a father who was an optical engineer who would make bespoke glasses for me. I had no idea what lenses he put into my glasses. However, since his retirement, I have alternated between Hoya and zeiss lens, and I have found them both easy to get on with. I seem to have to clean the Zeiss lenses more often than I did the Hoya lenses. With both lenses, I opt for the thinness possible, light reactive lenses with anti-glare. I am with a good optician who provides good aftercare services. I would recommend these lenses after trying other well known brands throughout the years. My tenent is, you only have one pair of eyes so buy the best quality glasses you can afford as well as looking after your general eye health by eating foods that contribute to a healthy macula.
I’m definitely a Zeiss fanboy too. But as much as I want to hate on Essilor, there’s no denying that they produce excellent optics that are at least as good as the Zeiss offering. One area where I think that Essilor does slightly better, is the consistency of their coatings. You can have two pairs of glasses made with Zeiss freeform lenses, one will have DP that has a magenta cast, the second will be violet, another might be more blue. Sometimes the coating looks like it’s almost missing, other times it’s very strong. I find Crizal Sapphire and Crizal Easy much more predictable.
In Europe, all DVP is produced by Zeiss in Germany. In the rest of the world, it's the same as Crizal - coating labs license the formula and apply it on Zeiss' behalf. That's why you get the inconsitency (as you also get with Crizal)
@@thespectaclefactory Living in the UK, which one do we fall under?
Speaking of lenses, do you have any insight as to why there aren't ceramic coatings used like on car paint or cellphone screens? Or is thay what the scratch resistance coatinga are?
Good question, it's because the coating has to be extremely transparent to maintain good optics, and also because lens materials are notoriously difficult to bond a coating to
You just answered what I needed clarification on. I like your easy to understand quality chart. I’ll put you explanation in 4K.
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After reading the comments I have the feeling being the only one having Rodenstock varifocal lenses. I can say that they are fabulous! I ordered those because at my opticien they were the most expensive and recommended just before the highest quality of Hoya. My next pair of glasses I will probably try out the Hoya.
Rodenstock certainly are very good
What about Tokai lenses?
They are old lens manufacturer from Japan
(also known to create the thinnest lens in the world 1.76 index)?
Thanks for the great video
Tokai is verrrry good.. and they're not cheap either.1st to make 1.76 bi aspehric. Their microfibre cloth is my favourite. Works like charm.
Great video! I can now confidently tell the optician which lens brand I prefer 😊
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Thanks for the info. I would recommend an SM7B microphone to solve the echo issue. Mine cost me approx £400 with all the parts.
What lenses are used in Oakley prescription eyewear ?
Oakley is owned by Luxotica so do they use Essilor or something else ?
What goes into building and designing a contoured/curved prescription lenses ?
Good question, complicated to answer. The optics are so much more complex on wrap lenses so you need a dedicated sports design. If you use a conventional - even a really good one - lens design, the optics just fall apart. That's why I'm a fan of Zeiss, Shamir and by extension, Maui Jim. Oakley lenses come from a manufacturer who only make plano (non-Rx) lenses, but the name escapes me right now. I believe Luxottica owns them.
@@thespectaclefactory If I understood the answer correctly it states Oakley lenses are non RX as in not prescription.
I fail to understand what that means ?
As the "genuine Oakley" lenses are among the very few options out here to get curved/contoured lenses with your prescription strength.
On my Oakley Tie Bar glasses I have Hoya lenses as they are only slightly contoured.
On my Oakley Crosshair sunglasses the lens is highly contoured and Oakley was the only option for a prescription lenses to it.
The Crosshair is a pretty extreme sample on how large and contoured the lens is and I was surprised that they had a prescription option for it at all.
I was referring to the lenses that come standard in the frames. Yes, the official Oakley prescription lenses are Essilor. Hoya aren't really good at sport designs, Shamir and Zeiss are
I don’t know who manufactures Oakley’s CR39, but I’m pretty sure their Plutonite 1.59 (polycarbonate) is manufactured in-house or with Lux factories. Their high index stuff is Mitsui resin from Mitsui Chemicals, MR8, MR10 and MR174.
Having worn both high end Zeiss and high end Hoya lenses over the years (both progressives), I think they are both just as good. However: for entry-level lenses (hilux/nulux), Hoya has consistently had less peripheral distortion than Zeiss in my experience
That's interesting... I suppose Zeiss would be more sensitive to inaccuracies - were yours fitted using a digital measuring system? And I think you would find the opposite to be true now that ClearView has been created: ua-cam.com/video/yoNiUB7zNQg/v-deo.html
Whose lenses would you reccomend for a high minus lense, minus 20 plus? I wear contacts and my Maui Jim Stingrays ( gray lense) are the best sunglass for strong winter sunshine.
Zeiss GLASS 1.9 will give you the thinnest result. We'd be glad to work on this for you. It's not just about the lens, it's about the finishing techniques applied as well. See this video: ua-cam.com/video/QAy7hsH_25E/v-deo.html
I couldn’t agree more with my prescription being negative 8.5 and trying all these brands, I can say Zeiss has be the best for me.
Zeiss is amazing aren't they!
From what i know the Hoya Brand the factory now in Thailand. Some optic store says they are not quality enough compare to Essilor.
My preference would be
1. Zeiss
2. Nikon - (The Seemax range is unbeatable)
3. Esillor
Thanks for your input! Not a bad list at all
My top 3 👀🤓🥸😎👀
1. Zeiss
2. Tokai
3. Shamir
Lots of Zeiss fan boys here and that’s great but Zeiss makes all sorts of lenses and they aren’t all the same quality. It’s like a 3 series BMW vs a 7 series. Sure a 3 is a BMW, but it’s no where near the class of a 7 series. I would argue REAL BMWs don’t start until you get to the 7 series. Same with Mercedes. They plaster that star on a lot of garbage and Americans especially eat it up, but they’re no S class.
Thank you for this quick review of lenses brands. What brand and specific lens model would you recommend for proximity/mid distance glasses for a young person who had cataract surgery and difficulties to move his neck (so wide optical zones while being crisp) ? Are specifically AI (or whatever the name/technology used) tailored lenses exist for proximity lenses and would it be of any interest ?
You didn't mention Unity, any opinion? thnx
Hi, I have Zeiss glasses that darken in the sun. So probably the photo fusion X. I had the lenses replaced as they started to bubble in certain points. I was told to avoid putting them in a hot environment. I had them changed again after two years as the same thing happened.
I think the key issue could be in the car. I have a separate pair of sunglasses which I use when its very sunny. Sometimes I leave the car with the photofusion × (in their case) in the well of the car and go off wearing my sunglasses. I think the heat of the car could be impacting the photofusion x. I originally thought it could be suncream (factor 50) that I put on my face that could be reacting with the lenses.
I have been recommended to have a new eye test (over two years) and then replace them again. My question is how could I prevent the bubbling occurring again after two years of owning a pair when the warranty runs out? Thank you.
Zeiss hands down. With all the coatings and options they offer, you can really customize your eyewear.
Too many options if you ask me
How can you have too many options? Their website could be a bit clearer to be fair. Especially with the combinations.
What lens and tint coating do you have on the glasses you're in this video
They are PhotoFusion Brown + Flash Amber
Hello The spectacle factory. Can you tell which sunglasses brand uses the best quality Lens. Can you please suggest top 3 sunglasses in term of lens quality. Your kind response is highly solicited.😊
If you want the best lenses, just order a custom pair with Zeiss Adaptive Sun.
In terms of stock lenses, Tavat, Maui Jim, Serengeti and Randolph are all great. I'm sure there are more.
Great video! What do you know about Younger Optics? I've heard of them twice in the past day. I'd never heard of them before.
Can a Zeiss digital prescription be applied put in contact lenses or is it only for eyeglasses ?
I wear cl for 50 yrs by BauschLomb Boston ES cl for myopia w -2.25 correction..simple
I actually wear the Crizal Sapphire HR lenses from EssilorLuxottica and honestly they are pretty good, i enjoy the optical clearity, and good coating, but i havent seen such a difference with the Perfalit Solitaire Protect Plus 2 lenses from Rodenstock. So Rodenstock for me next time I get new specs :D
hi sir, i need your suggest, i want to buy a new lensess, but i cant choise hoya vs essilor prevencia. which lensess you suggest to me? i use pc for 8 hours daily. my eyes -2.5. which one most durable? pls answer me 😊
if i choise essilor which one is the best? prevencia or rocks? also if i choise hoya which model you can advice to me? can you help me.
i am a computer engineering and i am using 8 hours computer daily so which filter is the best. thank you
Hi, I am so obsessed with my glasses and a huge fan of Zeiss, as well. However, I have learned that all plastic lenses of Zeiss are made in Canada, where I live for Canadian! It is this true that Zeiss lenses are no longer made in Germany (like Mercedes, BMW and.. that are sold here in Canada)? One more question and it would be a great help if you can answer. Maui Jim vs. Zeiss for Anti fatigue sunglasses in terms of quality and sharp vision! Please advise, many thanks.
That's true if you buy them from a Canadian store (or a US store). But that's one of the reasons we have so many customers in North America who we ship authentic Zeiss lenses to. I'd love to make your next pair of glasses
What is your opinion on Younger Optics?
Great video!!!
Hi there, any news on Shamir Metaform? Ive found a dealer that carries them but since there’s not a lot of info about these, im skeptical. I’ve watched your video on your favorite single vision lenses (Zeiss Smartlife) but would like to hear more of your thoughts comparing the two, particularly clarity and comfort. My prescription is -3.00 in both eyes. It’s a huge purchase so I want to have peace of mind choosing the right one for me. Thanks!
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@@richard-mai go for Nikon or Zeiss custom lens
Hello! Please compare Essilor Comfort Max and Zeiss Smartlife Plus for me. Which glasses have a wider part for medium distance as well as for reading? Thank you.
Hi, im using crizal verilux e-series now and thinking of moving to zeiss light 3D progressive. Is this a right move? Or am i downgrading? Can you provide me your opinion? Thanks