Lens Brand Tier List - Who Makes the BEST Spectacle Lenses???

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2023
  • The lenses in your glasses have a huge effect on the quality of vision - and therefore, the way you experience the world. So in this video, we're comparing some of the world's leading lens designers and manufacturers to help you decide which ones to buy.
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  • @thespectaclefactory
    @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +56

    *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.

    • @LElaine1987
      @LElaine1987 Год назад +4

      This is very good to know

    • @patrickhussain7163
      @patrickhussain7163 Год назад +9

      Where is your study to support this quality claim?

    • @donaldducko6580
      @donaldducko6580 Год назад +8

      @@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.

    • @jojotwice8918
      @jojotwice8918 Год назад +5

      how would you know where your Zeiss lens are coming from

    • @arshiasobhani5069
      @arshiasobhani5069 Год назад +4

      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

  • @RSWDev
    @RSWDev 4 месяца назад +52

    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.

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  4 месяца назад +7

      💯 well said!

    • @manyu5002
      @manyu5002 Месяц назад +1

      Sadly, Shamir is also owned by luxottica essilor.

    • @babybalengo
      @babybalengo Месяц назад +1

      And Shamir is Luxottica too….

    • @cigarsgunsandgasoline8032
      @cigarsgunsandgasoline8032 27 дней назад

      as long as they're decent, I could really care less about the brand...

    • @SeeWildlife
      @SeeWildlife 19 дней назад

      ​@@cigarsgunsandgasoline8032or their business ethics tbh

  • @ctms-fw5sr
    @ctms-fw5sr Год назад +3

    Super helpful review. I really enjoy your videos, as they are informative, and your communication style is very engaging. Thank you!

  • @Kirolovebiro
    @Kirolovebiro Год назад +53

    You have no idea how much I enjoy this type of content, thank you so much

  • @JmsG-zh7bz
    @JmsG-zh7bz Год назад +4

    Great video once again, very helpful indeed. Happy birthday Robert. 🥳

  • @NA-rr3fw
    @NA-rr3fw Месяц назад

    Thanks I've been looking for this info for years!

  • @mnml7396
    @mnml7396 Год назад +7

    Super informative! Hope to see more videos on the subject

  • @rhsompura
    @rhsompura 15 дней назад +1

    Excellent video. Great non bias video.

  • @redirisx
    @redirisx Год назад +34

    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 😻

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +6

      Yeah! They did partner with MyKita (that's where the video in that section is from). I'm excited to review Leica properly.

  • @marioh5172
    @marioh5172 10 месяцев назад +8

    I ordered FOR YEARS the absolutely most expensive (purple looking, lotus effect yada yada ) lenses from Zeiss in Germany. I now purchased premium lenses from Nikon in Japan. Never will I go back, hands down.

  • @ariajain7393
    @ariajain7393 Год назад +1

    Thanks for all the info you share!

  • @victorlim5077
    @victorlim5077 8 месяцев назад +3

    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).

    • @user-fw9gp8wg7f
      @user-fw9gp8wg7f 6 месяцев назад

      What was your script? Wanna know because the index matching might be bad

  • @MrShinobi797
    @MrShinobi797 Год назад +7

    Please provide more content on the various Lens Manufacturers and their Lens Designs...this was enlightening.

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +1

      Thanks for your feedback, and I will!

    • @ikarugaxx3749
      @ikarugaxx3749 10 месяцев назад

      Indeed, it being the very information that generally sellers will strive to keep unknown from customers, there videos are priceless.

  • @johngrath9773
    @johngrath9773 Год назад +3

    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.

  • @The_John_Galt
    @The_John_Galt Год назад +6

    Oh snap!!!!
    Keep up the amazing content!

  • @ceaget7252
    @ceaget7252 7 месяцев назад +1

    Highly informative. Thank you!

  • @DuncanKay
    @DuncanKay Год назад +5

    I was already zeissed just from yr channel. I always look for optics with zeiss.
    Thanks, great video!

  • @DiegoMartinez-rl1jm
    @DiegoMartinez-rl1jm 8 месяцев назад +1

    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 :)

  • @janty962
    @janty962 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love this video tx for all the info

  • @robert15john
    @robert15john Год назад +4

    That Grand Seiko watch looks amazing . Like your style and choice 👍

  • @tonyaustin4629
    @tonyaustin4629 11 месяцев назад +5

    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!!!.

    • @aryobimo29
      @aryobimo29 2 месяца назад

      What lens you chose for the driving then?

    • @tonyaustin4629
      @tonyaustin4629 2 месяца назад

      I am going to the optometrist next week and I am looking at Zeiss Drive Safe lenses as an option@@aryobimo29

    • @tonyaustin4629
      @tonyaustin4629 2 месяца назад

      @@aryobimo29 I am going to use the "Zeiss Safe Drive

  • @robertyu4313
    @robertyu4313 11 месяцев назад +5

    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.

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  11 месяцев назад +3

      They are an excellent choice!

    • @user-os6jh4ek3o
      @user-os6jh4ek3o 4 месяца назад

      Before my vision changed I always bought Maui. I’m a big fan.

    • @_Forever555
      @_Forever555 9 дней назад

      Maui Jim is 4K for me, their polarized lenses are the best. Better than Ziess!

  • @Basman59
    @Basman59 12 дней назад

    Zeiss by a ocuntry mile. Having said that had 2 pairs Maui Jim Sunnies decades ago they were outstanding optically. Great Video!

  • @ericashmusic8889
    @ericashmusic8889 3 месяца назад

    Hi Robert, you ask for comment : I am particularly aware of colour fringing on Camera lenses, I have a few Zeiss T* lenses. One of the things I learned was ; blacking around the edge/rim helps prevent fringing. I was able to tell on a test I did 25yrs ago, ( On Leica lenses) which lenses were made in Canada, & those made in Germany !! I mention this as I wish to order some Glass prescription lenses to obtain my order of preference. Glass not Cr39.

  • @kcleong78
    @kcleong78 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video! I can now confidently tell the optician which lens brand I prefer 😊

  • @jessiedolan7290
    @jessiedolan7290 3 месяца назад +1

    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.

  • @theotang681
    @theotang681 Год назад +5

    i had one of the worst experiences with nikon lenses. hoya is very good from what i remember. i am now using extractive by essilor. so far so good for what i am using the lens for. my lenses is a polarized transition lens.

  • @AlonAbraham1
    @AlonAbraham1 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great video ❤ thank you

  • @lamborghani777
    @lamborghani777 Год назад +1

    Awesome great presentation.... 👍

  • @AbhishekBalsara
    @AbhishekBalsara 2 месяца назад +1

    really detailed video simply loved it. My preference is crizal but after watching this I feel I shud try Shamir or Zeiss

  • @ankumagotra4445
    @ankumagotra4445 Год назад +6

    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

  • @MR0316S
    @MR0316S 11 месяцев назад +1

    I actually wear the Eyezen lenses from EssilorLuxottica and honestly they are pretty good, i enjoy the optical clearity but i havent seen such a difference with the Perfalit Balance2 lenses from Rodenstock. So Rodenstock for me next time I get new specs :D

  • @aleksandarbrzic8351
    @aleksandarbrzic8351 Год назад +5

    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...

  • @plusoptica
    @plusoptica Год назад +4

    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

  • @robert15john
    @robert15john Год назад +11

    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?

  • @gregmooney6206
    @gregmooney6206 Год назад +2

    Hi Robert..
    What frames are you wearing, in this video..?
    Love them..!

  • @j.a.vazquez4206
    @j.a.vazquez4206 Год назад +1

    What is your opinion on Younger Optics?
    Great video!!!

  • @Mark-rw3kw
    @Mark-rw3kw 4 месяца назад +1

    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.

  • @jackcarter-xv7yy
    @jackcarter-xv7yy Год назад +3

    Great Video Rob! Would have been better to see where Optiswiss would work in your rankings ;) 100% Independent, fully made in Switzerland since 1937.

  • @shewearsfunnyhat
    @shewearsfunnyhat 10 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @RealArtfulDodger
    @RealArtfulDodger 2 месяца назад +1

    The glasses I just ordered, have Shamir AI and Glacier technology. This video made me feel much better about that choice. Thanks.

  • @erincroos5463
    @erincroos5463 2 месяца назад +1

    THANKS A LOT VERY HELPFULL INFORMATION

  • @metinukvisa
    @metinukvisa 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the info. I would recommend an SM7B microphone to solve the echo issue. Mine cost me approx £400 with all the parts.

  • @vincenthalim02
    @vincenthalim02 6 месяцев назад

    great video! what about tokai lutina lenses? Are they owned by Hoya?

  • @elenastoeva
    @elenastoeva 4 месяца назад

    Absolutely informative video!
    Have you heard of ABB Labs lenses ?

  • @patrickvandenberghe9529
    @patrickvandenberghe9529 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @alfmeister13
    @alfmeister13 Год назад +5

    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.

    • @user-os6jh4ek3o
      @user-os6jh4ek3o 4 месяца назад

      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.

  • @ghecho
    @ghecho Год назад +9

    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

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +1

      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: ruclips.net/video/yoNiUB7zNQg/видео.html

  • @user-kp6pg6oo2z
    @user-kp6pg6oo2z 8 месяцев назад +4

    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.

    • @jopainting1668
      @jopainting1668 5 месяцев назад

      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.

    • @SeeWildlife
      @SeeWildlife 19 дней назад

      ​@@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.

  • @crisnenu
    @crisnenu 3 месяца назад

    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.

    • @crisnenu
      @crisnenu 2 месяца назад

      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.

  • @ghostrecon3214
    @ghostrecon3214 Год назад +21

    This is great - i am personally much more interested in lens materials and coatings than frames :D

  • @drevo50
    @drevo50 3 месяца назад

    I have Zeiss lenses (progressive) in my current specs - struggling to see the difference between them and prior Essilor lenses (other than 2x the cost!). very useful vid, thank you.

  • @akmal7670
    @akmal7670 6 месяцев назад +1

    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 :)

  • @RiceDoughnuts
    @RiceDoughnuts 6 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @nishantkumar-lw6ce
    @nishantkumar-lw6ce Год назад +4

    You’ll have to also talk about IOT customized lenses like you did for me.

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +2

      I did reference them in this video! Said they are great. You still happy with yours?

  • @Castries537
    @Castries537 Год назад +6

    Great video, but the Nikon Seemax Ultimate are fantastic lenses and should between the HD and 4k tier.

    • @cytherians
      @cytherians 2 месяца назад

      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.

  • @shirl100000
    @shirl100000 Год назад +5

    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 .

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +1

      Zeiss DriveSafe or Hoya Enroute Pro lenses will really help you. We can make them for you! email me - rob@thespectaclefactory.com

    • @shirl100000
      @shirl100000 Год назад

      @@thespectaclefactory thank you. I will do

  • @fascinatingcreationsinc1942
    @fascinatingcreationsinc1942 4 месяца назад

    Hello I am a new subscriber and I love your channel already, based on your experience and knowledge, please tell me which brand you would put on the top? Im asking for my personal use, thanks

  • @autistikait
    @autistikait 11 месяцев назад +3

    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.

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  11 месяцев назад +2

      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

    • @autistikait
      @autistikait 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@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 🤦🏻‍♀️)

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  11 месяцев назад +2

      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

    • @whodat9198
      @whodat9198 8 месяцев назад +1

      Interesting you say Maui Jim is top tier for non prescription sunglasses. Mine are def below my HD Oakleys in performance

  • @roadwarrior1981
    @roadwarrior1981 Месяц назад +1

    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.

  • @paulspicer
    @paulspicer Год назад +3

    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 .

  • @alfredochi7624
    @alfredochi7624 6 месяцев назад

    I buy glasses at Costco do you know what brand o f lenses they use? Great video very informative

  • @niceguy100000
    @niceguy100000 2 месяца назад +2

    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.

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  2 месяца назад

      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

  • @geoffreytbh
    @geoffreytbh Год назад +8

    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

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +2

      I'm so glad you love the two pairs of Zeiss lenses we made for you!

  • @rabin_john
    @rabin_john 17 дней назад

    Nice video. In which cateogory would you put Nikon SeeMax Infinite Lens with Nikon SeeCoat NEXT coating (fyi, I believe thats their current flagship single vision lenses) - also Nikon's ophthalmic lens division is owned by Essilor, correct ?

  • @michelhardy3197
    @michelhardy3197 7 месяцев назад

    Do you have a video on Neurolens? What do you think of them? Thank you, very useful videos.

  • @adamvukovic1601
    @adamvukovic1601 Год назад +8

    Your video is great in focusing some leading optics 👀🤓😎👀
    Its not easy to present all respectable but others we could describe here like: Indo ( Spain ), Rupp + Hubrach ( Germany ), Tokai ( Japan ), Zylux ( India ) who nobody yet include / they have 4K zero reflections for example / ....

  • @garyzimmerman6367
    @garyzimmerman6367 Год назад +11

    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.

  • @phillp7777
    @phillp7777 7 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @rinakaur7245
    @rinakaur7245 Год назад +1

    Which lenses do optical express use in glasses that they sell?

  • @scarge1
    @scarge1 Год назад +1

    Hey Robert, i love your content, keep it up! I am a hired optician in Spain and we work with INDO optical and Nexo optics, what do you think about them? Thamk You.

  • @FABM27
    @FABM27 5 месяцев назад

    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??

  • @StudioSilver
    @StudioSilver Год назад +2

    You didn't mention Unity, any opinion? thnx

  • @edwinrodrigues5588
    @edwinrodrigues5588 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Robin, great I like ur video, it makes lot of sense on ur video, pls..... to tell u that I am changing my lens from reading glasses to proper glass lenses which I learned the quality and the brand of lens......pls.....I would be happy if u can come on video on cataract lense, I am from Goa and lot of quakes r croping .....so pls...... tks.....

  • @akahina
    @akahina Год назад +10

    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.

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +2

      Definitely not true! (as you know)... stay tuned for Leica

    • @Mark-rw3kw
      @Mark-rw3kw 4 месяца назад

      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.

  • @northtrappingandbushcraft
    @northtrappingandbushcraft 6 месяцев назад

    Loved this video but when I called Shamir Canada, I obtained a couple retail locations in my area. Also when I researched, I saw that Shamir is now owned by Essilor/Luxotica which was quite disappointing to me.

  • @jafniazmi
    @jafniazmi 10 месяцев назад

    From what i know the Hoya Brand the factory now in Thailand. Some optic store says they are not quality enough compare to Essilor.

  • @nickg2027
    @nickg2027 Год назад +11

    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!!

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +2

      Exactly 👍

    • @emmavnn_
      @emmavnn_ Год назад

      Couldn’t agree more with this

    • @villea1841
      @villea1841 Год назад

      I actually asked the local Specsavers who manufactures the lenses for them and they said it is Zeiss.
      🤔🤔🤔

    • @hellomynameisjim
      @hellomynameisjim 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@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.

    • @florinaloredana2000
      @florinaloredana2000 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@hellomynameisjim It's actually Pentax lenses in the Specsavers eyeglasses 👓

  • @arindamkumar7725
    @arindamkumar7725 28 дней назад +2

    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.

  • @mschiro83
    @mschiro83 Год назад +12

    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.

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +2

      I'm excited for you!

    • @Kevinj-fe4bd
      @Kevinj-fe4bd Год назад +2

      they wont be as good as transition branded lenses,i work in the optical trade.

    • @ibrahim-lj7wl
      @ibrahim-lj7wl Год назад

      @@Kevinj-fe4bd Is transitions better than zeiss?

    • @majidkhan89
      @majidkhan89 11 месяцев назад

      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.

    • @harmony3138
      @harmony3138 5 месяцев назад

      Well, what was your experience with Zeiss photofusion lenses?

  • @markatkinson167
    @markatkinson167 11 месяцев назад +1

    Who is best for varifocal lenses to enable wide vision?

  • @raghavhaldia
    @raghavhaldia 11 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @assshakerstudios549
    @assshakerstudios549 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this. It's very difficult, even with google and the ole inter-web to find actual quality info on lens manufacturers, types of lenses, etc, from someone who's not a random writer being paid to write the review(which is basically 99% of the internet nowadays, IMO)! I bought a pair of Crizal lenses from my podunk town(live by the big city, though I never go anymore as it's a few hours with traffic, although google maps says it's 56minutes, that's completely inaccurate!!!!! And then there's the fact that when you turn 35, you don't wanna drive anywhere you don't have to, as time is more precious than anything else ...Including getting the perfect pair of frames that you'll likely where for the next 7 years. That it's crazy expensive now. Back in 2017 I bought the Crizals because I was getting more blind(blinder, IDK)and reflections, getting them dirty with every breath you take(yay Sting), and scratched to shit within the first month of having them...really makes you wanna break whomever coned you out of your money for these subpar pieces of face junk! That and as soon as I put on the non-prescription testers....of all the available lenses at the eye doctors store, there was an immediate difference in image quality with the Crizals! Like everything else was SD tv, and these where 4k(I have used that analogy since I bought these btw). However it cost me $760 with insurance for just the lenses(can't remember if the eye appointment was included, but pretty sure it was as I made sure ahead of time). And that was in 2017. The other thing is that eyeglass frames, still to this day, are a overpriced and completely outdated, mandatory staple to getting glasses. My problem is that no matter how huge I get the lenses, they never cover the eye, the always slip after breaking them in, which skews my astigmatism, and I just bought them 3 weeks ago, so not going to be able to afford a new pair for 8 years! The other thing is they are just a flat plank sitting on your nose, the should wrap around the eye and be curved like Oakleys, accept with ear hooks so they stay on when you look down or something. I cannot find a decent set of frames that don't look god awful and don't cost more than $200. My previous frames had the biggest, non gaudy lenses and they where from Tag Heur. The quality though was atrocious and I brought them in 5 times to get the rimless glass screw nut replaced. Not sure what's up with that. I mean these are mandatory for me, as I can't see in the dark anymore, can't read up close words, and it gets worse and worse as the years go by. Insurance is all but useless except for the ophthalmologists fee. Rant over. Keep up the info!

  • @abaofifsz
    @abaofifsz 3 месяца назад

    Do you know anyway to get retrosuperfutures fixed? I stepped on them and the hinge got warped. A repair person added some type of glue or seal to make it so the arms are even. I would like to repair then tho

  • @monaco308308
    @monaco308308 3 месяца назад +1

    I only buy hoya😊. Super happy with them.

  • @adamvukovic1601
    @adamvukovic1601 Год назад +1

    Rupp + Hubrach was not included. Never try them but are very interesting 👀quality.. What is your opinion about them ( and please try to make a video about phenomen R+H )?

  • @ValorousDefined
    @ValorousDefined Год назад +2

    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.

  • @jaredmengsk6330
    @jaredmengsk6330 Год назад

    Which lab is good for getting custom-tinted photochromic lenses?

  • @dougstearns6746
    @dougstearns6746 7 месяцев назад +1

    You just answered what I needed clarification on. I like your easy to understand quality chart. I’ll put you explanation in 4K.

  • @AwaisJaved1
    @AwaisJaved1 Год назад +1

    Another great video. I wanted to ask you a question. Can I use Zeiss digital lens (boost at bottom) if I have mild astigmatism (0.5) in one eye? Thank you.

  • @wadsworth2351
    @wadsworth2351 Год назад +1

    Really need this sort of info for sunglass lenses - materials, coatings, polairsation and all. I am very interested in that topic.

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +2

      Nice idea! Thanks

    • @wadsworth2351
      @wadsworth2351 Год назад

      @@thespectaclefactory Can i contact you via e-mail? I need your help in determining and finding the perfect pair of shades according to my provisions. Do you have a business e-mail address that i can write to?
      Thanks!

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +2

      Sure hello@thespectaclefactory.com - look forward to hearing from you

  • @ericriggs501
    @ericriggs501 8 месяцев назад +3

    Zeiss hands down. With all the coatings and options they offer, you can really customize your eyewear.

    • @user-fw9gp8wg7f
      @user-fw9gp8wg7f 6 месяцев назад

      Too many options if you ask me

    • @border304
      @border304 4 месяца назад

      How can you have too many options? Their website could be a bit clearer to be fair. Especially with the combinations.

  • @kuatkongket8893
    @kuatkongket8893 5 месяцев назад +15

    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?

    • @iatsd
      @iatsd 5 месяцев назад

      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.

    • @idee7896
      @idee7896 4 месяца назад

      Thanks for the info!

    • @sreedevmnair674
      @sreedevmnair674 Месяц назад

      i have asahi lite lenses and they are great

  • @mrwilliamhope
    @mrwilliamhope Год назад +3

    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.

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +2

      I am aware of them. I'll definitely look more into Tokai

    • @adamvukovic1601
      @adamvukovic1601 Год назад +2

      Tokai ( Japan ) looks like a high level in many aspects 🤔👀👀🤔. Its not only 1,76 Index.

    • @MohitKumar-ri3yv
      @MohitKumar-ri3yv Год назад

      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

    • @mrwilliamhope
      @mrwilliamhope Год назад +1

      @@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.

    • @mrwilliamhope
      @mrwilliamhope 5 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @ghostrecon3214
    @ghostrecon3214 Год назад +3

    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?

    • @thespectaclefactory
      @thespectaclefactory  Год назад +3

      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

  • @deszczoviec
    @deszczoviec Год назад +1

    Could you tell more about tribrid? Is it a better choice for rimless glasses than trivex or high index (at least for someone who wants to go super lightweight)? Great content, as always :)

    • @wanrohaizan8381
      @wanrohaizan8381 Год назад

      It is a high index impact resistant lens at 1.60. 1.53 from trivex do gives a very good optical clarity compared with 1.59 polycarbonate lenses. These 3 indexes are very good for rimless if what ure looking for is unbreakable one.

  • @shivonthadhani4738
    @shivonthadhani4738 3 месяца назад

    I use rodenn stock lenses 👓 👓 and they are quite good 👍🏻

  • @billyavec2lety160
    @billyavec2lety160 9 дней назад

    Hi Thank you very much for your videos, always super interesting!
    I have a question, I can't find the exact answer. If the question was asked in the comments, sorry for asking again.
    Serengeti belongs to Bollé. What company makes their lenses? If they are the ones who manufacture their lenses, where do you place them in the ranking? Personally I really like the quality of their lenses at Serengeti for sunglasses! Lots of technology that improves visibility in general!
    thank you in advance for the answer and thank you again for your videos :)

  • @elesa1654
    @elesa1654 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thankyou

  • @user-os6jh4ek3o
    @user-os6jh4ek3o 4 месяца назад

    So, how do I buy those lenses? Do I go to a participating retailer like pearl vision/LensCrafters and request those specific lenses be used with my prescription?