Here’s what you need to know based on my experience with Essilor Transitions Gen X photochromic lenses, which I've been using for 7 years. 1. Durability: The lenses have not lost their properties, and they darken just as quickly as they did on the first day, even though the manufacturer states they may darken more slowly over time. 2. Light Tint: In their fully transparent state, the lenses are always slightly tinted (about 5%), but this is hardly noticeable. 3. Comfort: When you're wearing the glasses, you won't notice the darkening at all, especially if the lenses are gray in color. 4. Care Instructions: These lenses have a multi-layer coating, so clean them rarely and only with a microfiber cloth. Always use a spray cleaner. 5. Temperature Sensitivity: The lenses are sensitive to temperature changes. For example, if you go from +20°C indoors to -10°C outdoors, you might notice a pattern resembling cracked plastic or coating layers. Don’t worry-this is only visible under certain lighting and angles. It doesn’t affect the lens transparency or darkening performance. 6. Preference: After using photochromic lenses, I can no longer go back to regular glasses. For reference, my eyesight is perfectly fine.
There’s a version of transitions that do darken while in the car as well if you buy through lens crafters I have a pair and they darken both outside and in the car
Thank you just bought a pair of Ray-Ban stories transition and was very frustrated driving home in the car because they weren't transitioning I suspect my tint is blocking UV rays I'll go on a bike ride later to see if they're still worth it but I guess I still need car sunglasses like you recommend
Transition lenses go from Dark to perfectly clear. Evolve (which I have) go from one tint that is somewhat clear to another colour tint that is 'darker'. Evolve is photochromatic, but it does not go perfectly clear indoors, nor sufficiently dark enough for bright sunny days. I would say Evolve is good for going from indoors to outdoors overcast. I'm in Great Britain, so Evolve works most days. I have a different set of Ray-Ban (non photochromatic, aviator) for summer and driving. I like Evolve's colour change. Transition doesn't change colour, rather it goes clear. In the UK I don't think it's strongly sunny enough for Transitions, but others may feel differently. If you live in a mostly sunny country, then it's likely that you'd need Transition more than Evolve.
Hey, i really wanna buy the rayban 8th generation transition glasses, but i have read on the website that they also include a filter for blue light. I had glasses with blue light filter a few years ago and ir bothered me that you could see a crazy blue reflection from the outside. Is that also the case with the transition glasses? Great video btw
Can anyone give me a definitive answer? transition lens start to fade after a few years, do they still fade if they sit in case, or only when you expose it to uv light? Thanks
Did you notice any difference in terms of build quality between these made in China version and the standard lenses version (made in Italy) you reviewed a few months ago?
Did you ever get an answer for this? I dont know which to order! The clear evolve are cheaper but don't know what the difference is other than the price 🤷
Hey there. Had the same question. Its kind of difficult to know because there isnt too much info about both models. But he uploaded a review about Aviator Clear Evolve and comparing both models on Ray Bans website it seems that Clear Evolve doesnt get fully clear, the lens remains a little bit yellow when he is fully indoor, meanwhile on Ray Bans website it seems that Old Aviator Transitions gets fully clear. Let me know if you got more info, otherwise @ShadeReview can help us.
Here’s what you need to know based on my experience with Essilor Transitions Gen X photochromic lenses, which I've been using for 7 years.
1. Durability: The lenses have not lost their properties, and they darken just as quickly as they did on the first day, even though the manufacturer states they may darken more slowly over time.
2. Light Tint: In their fully transparent state, the lenses are always slightly tinted (about 5%), but this is hardly noticeable.
3. Comfort: When you're wearing the glasses, you won't notice the darkening at all, especially if the lenses are gray in color.
4. Care Instructions: These lenses have a multi-layer coating, so clean them rarely and only with a microfiber cloth. Always use a spray cleaner.
5. Temperature Sensitivity: The lenses are sensitive to temperature changes. For example, if you go from +20°C indoors to -10°C outdoors, you might notice a pattern resembling cracked plastic or coating layers. Don’t worry-this is only visible under certain lighting and angles. It doesn’t affect the lens transparency or darkening performance.
6. Preference: After using photochromic lenses, I can no longer go back to regular glasses.
For reference, my eyesight is perfectly fine.
The amount of darkness when exposed to different amount of UV is the information I have been looking for. Thank you so much for providing that!
There’s a version of transitions that do darken while in the car as well if you buy through lens crafters I have a pair and they darken both outside and in the car
Thank you just bought a pair of Ray-Ban stories transition and was very frustrated driving home in the car because they weren't transitioning I suspect my tint is blocking UV rays I'll go on a bike ride later to see if they're still worth it but I guess I still need car sunglasses like you recommend
me too
Photochromic lenses doesn't work in cars, as windshields block UV. You need Transitions Xtractive lenses for that.
Hi, what is the difference between Transitions and Clear Evolve? I dont need prescription eye glasses, what would you recommend?
Transition lenses go from Dark to perfectly clear.
Evolve (which I have) go from one tint that is somewhat clear to another colour tint that is 'darker'. Evolve is photochromatic, but it does not go perfectly clear indoors, nor sufficiently dark enough for bright sunny days.
I would say Evolve is good for going from indoors to outdoors overcast. I'm in Great Britain, so Evolve works most days. I have a different set of Ray-Ban (non photochromatic, aviator) for summer and driving. I like Evolve's colour change. Transition doesn't change colour, rather it goes clear.
In the UK I don't think it's strongly sunny enough for Transitions, but others may feel differently. If you live in a mostly sunny country, then it's likely that you'd need Transition more than Evolve.
Hey, i really wanna buy the rayban 8th generation transition glasses, but i have read on the website that they also include a filter for blue light. I had glasses with blue light filter a few years ago and ir bothered me that you could see a crazy blue reflection from the outside. Is that also the case with the transition glasses?
Great video btw
Can anyone give me a definitive answer? transition lens start to fade after a few years, do they still fade if they sit in case, or only when you expose it to uv light? Thanks
How is that works at car driving? or in UV glasses?
Maybe is it not works?
Did you notice any difference in terms of build quality between these made in China version and the standard lenses version (made in Italy) you reviewed a few months ago?
Great 👍🏻 video. Question. Do rayban graduated brown lenses still have a film over them . I had some but the film started to wear, which was a let down
Ah made in China where they make the stunningly well built iPhones.
They make iPhones in Vietnam now for this very reason
Are this and evolve technology same ?
Did you ever get an answer for this? I dont know which to order! The clear evolve are cheaper but don't know what the difference is other than the price 🤷
Hey there.
Had the same question.
Its kind of difficult to know because there isnt too much info about both models.
But he uploaded a review about Aviator Clear Evolve and comparing both models on Ray Bans website it seems that Clear Evolve doesnt get fully clear, the lens remains a little bit yellow when he is fully indoor, meanwhile on Ray Bans website it seems that Old Aviator Transitions gets fully clear.
Let me know if you got more info, otherwise @ShadeReview can help us.
Guess who owns the trademark for transition lenses haha
essilor right
Nice guy 😍😍😍😍😍😍