Best lens available?

Guest · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 8:12 am Post subject: Best lens available?

Hi all

I've been looking for a quality set of sunglasses (best sun protection as well as optical quality available) but the more I read up the more blinded I become by marketing gimmicks. I've been to numerous optometrist for advice but opinion varies from store to store, the general consensus are the top brand names; Maui Jim, Ray ban, Oakley, Bolle, Serengeti etc...I'm trying to filter the gimmicks and narrow down to one. I have an easy face and don't mind the style or brand, the most important is optical quality and sun protection, with that the consensus seems leaned towards glass lens rather than polycarbonate ones, apparently better light refraction quality? not sure how valid this is but seems technically correct.

I don't mind full frame glass lens, quite used to them so the weight isn't an issue, infact I used to own a old pair of Ray-ban aviator style, was hoping to jump back to them but info seems to suggest they don't make them like they used to. Someone was saying they're all made by Lux..... in Italy now and quality isn't the same as the older US made, could be a myth?. Regardless it seems Serengeti also has range of aviator style glass that offer a little more feature; photochromic (transitional lens), and claims popular with pilots / professional drivers. I do plenty of driving, mostly in hot sunny condition with the occasional shade so the photochromic would be handy. Seregenti's "Drivers Gradrient" lens seems very popular BUT it doesn't have the polarized element, yet the polarized ones doesn't seems to have photochromic properties, so which is a better choice for driving?

That's just in the Serengeti range....so confusing Question

I guess at the end of the day if you are a driver like me whose number 1 concern is optical quality and protection and nothing else, which lens type / model in which brand would you go for.

Cheers
M

Guest · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:07 pm Post subject:

You've done good research and come to the right conclusions.

You are right. Glass lens have the best optical performance, but they can be heavier.

I have not heard that the current Raybans Sunglasses are aren't as good as they used to be. However, I am not as fortunate to have owned a pair of the originals. Ray-Ban is recognized for having developed glass technology that is the lightest possible glass. Ray-Ban is a member of the Luxottica Group which includes the best brands of eyewear.

I am guessing your Aviators have the B-15 or G-15 glass lenses. We are an authorized distributor of Ray-Ban and Ray-Ban Sunglasses and have great prices on Ray-Ban Aviators with Ray-Ban B-15 or Ray-Ban G-15 lens. I recommend the B-15 amber colored lens for driving.

Serengeti Sunglasses are known for high quality glass lenses. The Serengeti Aviator is available with glass lenses in small, medium and large sizes. For driving, I recommend the Drivers tint lens.

As far as my personal recommendation for you, it's a tough call.

Many of our customers have been wearing the same style glasses for years and it's great when we can match what they are used to. If you like your Raybans, I'd get another pair of Ray-Ban Aviators with the amber B-15 Lens.

However, we have many customers who order the same Serengetis, year after year, and you could become a convert. Also, Serengeti and it's Aviator variants are multo sexy! For a change, you might try the Serengeti Salto, Serengeti Lazio, Serengeti Pergusa Aviator or the Serengeti Aviator Napoli. Serengeti has many excellent choices, and I recommend you see the complete catalog of Serengeti Sunglasses.

Keep 'em flyin'!

s363134 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 6

Thanks Guest, I've gone ahead and order two pairs; a Serengeti Small and a Medium Aviator (in the Drivers Gradient), unfortunately stock won't be available until two weeks time...can't wait!!!. Razz

Peter_J · Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 157

Bravissimo! Grande successo! Viva Serengeti!

(from Guest)

s363134 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 6

Well it's been a week since I placed the order and still no news of the stock availability, let's hope the "1-2 weeks" doesn't turn into a 2-3, then 3-4 then...that would be a nightmare of a wait, fingers cross the xmas presents gets delivered before xmas.

Cheers
Minh

Peter_J · Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 157

Hi Minh!

I think I found your order in our system.

It gets busy for us this time of year and we ran out of the Medium in the style you ordered.

We have the small in stock. It can go out right away but it looks like the order is being held until both items are ready to go.

The medium is popular and we've got a large order from Serengeti that we expect to receive this month.

You might want to give us a call at 800-504-5897 to arrange to make sure you get the smalls in time.

As an alternative style choice, we can get the Serengeti Napoli to you by Christmas. The size is very close. The major difference is the length of the temple - 140 for the Aviator and 125 for the Napoli.

Give us a call and ask to speak to the Eyewear Group if we can help.

s363134 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 6

Hi Peter, I'd like to add a THIRD pair to my pending order...

http://www.opticsplanet.net/serengeti-vedi.html
6951: Serengeti Vedi Sunglasses, Satin Gun Frame/555nm Polarized Lens

...could you send me some details on how I could amend to the current order and also payment details. I understand the best option would be to call, but because we're in opposite time zone, makes it a little difficult.

Cheers
Minh

Peter_J · Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 157

Hi Minh,

I added the glasses to your order.

Watch for an e-mail from me.

We have plenty of the Vedi in stock.

Thanks for your order!

Pete

s363134 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 6

Hey Peter, third and fourth pair paid for, any progress on the order particularly the medium aviator?

Peter_J · Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 157

Hi Minh - sorry about the wait. Look for an e-mail from me.

s363134 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 6

Hi Peter, invoice for...

6935: Serengeti Velocity Titanium Sunglasses, Espresso/Drivers Gradient
6989: Serengeti S-Flex Lamone Drivers Sunglasses - Espresso, Drivers Lenses

Paid!, fingers cross they're on their way soon. Razz

Cheers
Minh

s363134 · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 6

Peter, the package arrived Friday, Australian time, Thursday US. ALL owners are extremely happy! Rest assure the words will spread and my CC will soon be hammered again with another family order Smile

...fingers cross not too soon, we're still recovering from the Xmas/New Year session Sad

.

Before temporarily signing off, I would like to send a BIG thanks to you and your team for making it happen for us, the amount of emails flying back and forth, the constant amendment to order (I'm sure the sale team didn't mind Smile

). It was the free flowing communication (via emails and forum) that gave us the confident in making such a large order (to us) that otherwise would seem risky at the best of time.

Well done! you have a good thing going on here!.

Cheers
Minh

P.S You'll hear from me again Smile

Peter_J · Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 157

After some delay getting the Serengeti Aviators, we were able to make the Chicago to Australia connection!

Thanks for your order and your nice words.

Hopefully, the 2008 collection of Serengeti will be here soon and the sunglasses will be hot!

Guest · Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject:

google drivewear, think they are made by younger optics. transition and polarized. you can get the lens put into many frames. got mine in costa. transition from both visable light and uv light - important behind a uv blocking auto glass. start a light greenish tint and progress to a dark brown.

T-Ford · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:58 am Post subject: What is the best sunglass lens?

Greetings,
All sunwear is not created equal, just like people we all have different types of likes and dislikes. Fashion,form,and function. With that said, I would like to say that I have been an Optician for longer than I want to admit. So for me I am very sensitive to bright sunlight. I have photophobia. That just means that I am very sensitive to light in certain conditions. I have worn every sunglass imaginable, Costa Del Mars, Serengetti, Suncloud, Ray-Ban, and so on and so on. What I have found that works the best for me is the Maui Jim sunglass. Yes they are very expensive but in my opinion it is the best formulated poloroid lens in the market today. They come in glass and Polycarbonate lenses. I personally prefer glass. You can visit most all of the web sites for every sunglass on the market and find out mor info about how and why there lenses are designed the way that they produce them and get lost in a plethora of information. But if I had to put my money on another set of sunglasses it would have to be the Maui Jim line. Big investment through better Optics.

Best of luck and I hope this helps. Cool

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