Lens color blue or grey? 2024
Ksam1234 reply :
I did a search and looked threw a bunch but there wasn’t any clear senses on this or maybe I didn’t find it , sorry if it’s a repeat but I’m wondering what color glasses to get. I’m getting a pair of polarized glasses and wondering what is good for mainly bright sunlight conditions or some cloud cover. I don’t reslly need to sight fish as I don’t ever do bed fishing. But something to be able to make out stumps and stuff in water or see vegetation’s a little better but on sunnier days or little cloud cover.
haggard reply :
I bought my first pair last year when meeting up with @LadiMopar & her hubby at our local shop. I had no idea what to get and she insisted on green mirror outside with brownish/amber inside. I suspect it's one of these personal preference things but after using them for one season I liked them so much I bought a spare pair (at this $30-$40 price point, the coating wears easily). I use them for driving, too. Can't stand bright sunlight in the eyes. On the fishing side, all I can say is they definitely work for seeing through the surface glare on the water. It's like magic.
I'm thinking the polarizing is what actually matters (and quality too - say plastic vs glass lenses, or thickness of the coating), and colors are just secondary or personal pref. Don't sweat it.
WRB reply :
Blue if you have blue eyes, Amber for brown eye and dark grey if have grey hair. All kidding aside dark grey if you want the most sun protection.
You should be looking in the water whenever you fish, be surprised what you will see.
Tom
Catt reply :
I use amber for every sky & water condition.
If you think you can see underwater with grey try amber.
Amber is for maximum color contrast ????
FryDog62 reply :
Amber (Costa green mirror) absolutely rocks..
jbsoonerfan reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 10:56 AM, Catt said:I use amber for every sky & water condition.
If you think you can see underwater with grey try amber.
Amber is for maximum color contrast ????
I agree that Amber is best for color contrast but I can't handle the difference. I am color blind so that probably plays a major difference. Being color blind, my opinion is probably no good, but I have tried Blue, Amber, and Green. For me, I prefer the green. That being said, I am mostly green/red color blind so I am guessing this makes a difference.
BTW, the Amber I tried was more of a yellow.
Ksam1234 reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 10:56 AM, Catt said:I use amber for every sky & water condition.
If you think you can see underwater with grey try amber.
Amber is for maximum color contrast ????
So amber will help me see what’s beneath the water ? With logs and weeds etc. will it be good on sunny days though ?
drew4779 reply :
I have never tried green, but between grey, amber, and blue... I prefer amber.
Ksam1234 reply :
Everywhere I read or listen to online says that amber is for “low light conditions” so is it good in the sun? I fish Lake Erie a lot pre spawn and smaller bodies of water in the summer bc I use a canoe so nothing is reslly deep open water. I would like to see what is under the water better but a lot of times it’s sunny sky’s. So would Amber still be the best? @drew4779 @Catt @WRB
Catt reply :
I fish a lot of vegetation, brush, & timber; amber allows me to see under the water surface even on bluebird days. Even in off colored water amber's color contrasting ability shows details better.
If you're fishing deep water where seeing under the surface is a non-issue then lens color doesn't matter.
BigAngus752 reply :
I own blue mirrored, gray, and 2 pair of amber (different brands). The blue and gray sit in the glove box of my boat. The only thing I ever wear is amber. Could just be the quality of the lens I suppose, but amber makes the others seem useless.
scaleface reply :
I wear brown 100 per cent of the time .Yes they work in the sun . If you demand the most blockage then get grey .
TOXIC reply :
I wear dark grey with blue mirror. The mirror to cut the glare and the grey for maximum sun blockage. My glasses are RX Oakleys and my optometrist is a bass fisherman. I could get better water penetration with Amber but I use mine for driving too and need the sun blocking of grey. You might want to look at Copper as a go between. Smith Optics has that color.
Ksam1234 reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 10:45 PM, scaleface said:I wear brown 100 per cent of the time .Yes they work in the sun . If you demand the most blockage then get grey .
I was looking for being able to see under water as I fish a lot of vegetation and lay downs , stumps etc. sun doesn’t bother me. It sounds like Amber or copper is the way to go then. @TOXIC thanks for the copper suggestion it sounds like a good medium
MickD reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 12:13 PM, Ksam1234 said:will it be good on sunny days though ?
Most good glasses tell the % visible light blocking, and the greens and greys are usually about 90%. The ambers are usually a little less, around 85% if I remember right, so they will transmit more visible light. I think they are still OK for sunny days, but you might not. If I were going to pay a healthy price for them I would try them before buying.
All the good glasses will filter 100% UV and state it clearly. If you're going to buy cheap, be sure the glasses specify this. Not sure I would trust the cheaper ones to be honest, though.
Ksam1234 reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 11:18 PM, MickD said:Most good glasses tell the % visible light blocking, and the greens and greys are usually about 90%. The ambers are usually a little less, around 85% if I remember right, so they will transmit more visible light. I think they are still OK for sunny days, but you might not. If I were going to pay a healthy price for them I would try them before buying.
All the good glasses will filter 100% UV and state it clearly. If you're going to buy cheap, be sure the glasses specify this. Not sure I would trust the cheaper ones to be honest, though.
I was looking at solar bat or eye surrender ESE glasses. They around mid price glasses. I can’t see myself buying 100$ + glasses. Just not me
fishwizzard reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 11:19 PM, Ksam1234 said:I was looking at solar bat or eye surrender ESE glasses. They around mid price glasses. I can’t see myself buying 100$ + glasses. Just not me
If you are not picky about frame color and style you can find Costas and Smiths for great prices at some of the outdoor discount sites like Sierra Trading Post.
WRB reply :
I wear dark grey polarized sunglasses all the time when it's bright sun light day outdoors fishing or not.
Dark Amber or copper depending on who's sun glasses you use high lites greens underwater and female bass ready to spawn tend to glow lime green.
Tom
dgkasper58 reply :
I have a few entry level glasses in multiple colors and prefer the amber ones. When I am out on the open water (lake Michigan) I prefer the blue mirror.
Spankey reply :
I wear prescription glasses. Found the brown polarized to work best for me. Might be different for others.
The Maestro reply :
If you're only getting one pair I'd recommend a brown/amber lens. I wear my grey ones the most because it's usually really sunny but they get dark pretty fast when the sun isn't so bright. The quality of the lenses will make a big difference also. I like my Maui Jim's. I have them in 3 colors/levels of light transmission.
Ksam1234 reply :
Thank you everyone! I went with a copper lens, can’t wait to use them
stratoliner92 reply :
I'm sure the copper will be great, I prefer a brown????
CrankFate reply :
I go with amber. I happened to wind up on a long business trip by car and forgot my glasses. Found Uv3 iDrive polarized glasses at a rest stop and got amber lenses. Ever since then, I prefer amber. I’ve done green, grey, mirror, grey/blue. I found amber best all around, especially fishing and looking through the water.
Revival reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 11:49 AM, FryDog62 said:Amber (Costa green mirror) absolutely rocks..
No sure if you have the 400 or 580, but the 580 green mirror that Costa uses is Copper based.
FryDog62 reply :
Yes it’s copper-based, definitely in Green Mirror. I have the Trivex lenses - best of both worlds - scratch resistant like glass, but lighter like plastic. The catch is - to get Trivex, has to be prescription lenses. Within a few years, Trivex will be more mainstream.
OkobojiEagle reply :
Why hasn't anyone suggested AMBER...
long island basser reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 10:56 AM, Catt said:I use amber for every sky & water condition.
If you think you can see underwater with grey try amber.
Amber is for maximum color contrast ????
This is what I use also.
papajoe222 reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 1:53 PM, Ksam1234 said:I fish Lake Erie a lot pre spawn and smaller bodies of water in the summer bc I use a canoe so nothing is reslly deep open water. I would like to see what is under the water better but a lot of times it’s sunny sky’s. So would Amber still be the best?
The greater the angle of vision to the water, the better. From a canoe or yak, even the best pair of polarized sun glasses won't give you much advantage looking into the water unless you're looking down over the side. The reflection off the water, however, increases as does the need for quality eyewear to protect your eyes. A mirrored lens is your best option. The color of that lens is a personal preference.
Ksam1234 reply :
On 3/17/2019 at 11:33 AM, papajoe222 said:The greater the angle of vision to the water, the better. From a canoe or yak, even the best pair of polarized sun glasses won't give you much advantage looking into the water unless you're looking down over the side. The reflection off the water, however, increases as does the need for quality eyewear to protect your eyes. A mirrored lens is your best option. The color of that lens is a personal preference.
I stand 75% of the time even in my canoe
TOXIC reply :
Well, just an update for me......I got my annual eye exam and my RX changed a little. My RX Oakleys' were made in 2015 and it was time to update the RX lenses. Went into the Oakley retailer and they were able to order new lenses for the frames I have. They were grey/polorized/blue mirror but since I am retiring this year and plan to be on the water more, I looked at the Oakley color chart and they actually recommended copper for fishing. Sooooo....the new lenses will be copper/polorized/mirrored with a progressive RX. It will be interesting to see if they improve my water vision compared to the grey that I had before. I also got my new regular glasses RX in an Oakley frame so both my sunglasses and my regular glasses will be Oakley with original Oakley lab made lenses. I went cheap on my last RX for my regular glasses and I have never been happy with them. You get what you pay for in RX glasses/sunglasses.
LadiMopar reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 7:23 AM, haggard said:I bought my first pair last year when meeting up with @LadiMopar & her hubby at our local shop. I had no idea what to get and she insisted on green mirror outside with brownish/amber inside. I suspect it's one of these personal preference things but after using them for one season I liked them so much I bought a spare pair (at this $30-$40 price point, the coating wears easily). I use them for driving, too. Can't stand bright sunlight in the eyes. On the fishing side, all I can say is they definitely work for seeing through the surface glare on the water. It's like magic.
I'm thinking the polarizing is what actually matters (and quality too - say plastic vs glass lenses, or thickness of the coating), and colors are just secondary or personal pref. Don't sweat it.
Glad you still like the sunglasses, but there really is method to the madness. Amber lenses are great for visual acuity on the water, as yellow is for night driving or shooting sports.
for those who may be interested here is a basic breakdown of use of colored lenses in sports
https://www.hixmagazine.com/lens-color-guide-infographic-for-sports-sunglasses/
Ksam1234 reply :
On 3/18/2019 at 7:31 PM, TOXIC said:Well, just an update for me......I got my annual eye exam and my RX changed a little. My RX Oakleys' were made in 2015 and it was time to update the RX lenses. Went into the Oakley retailer and they were able to order new lenses for the frames I have. They were grey/polorized/blue mirror but since I am retiring this year and plan to be on the water more, I looked at the Oakley color chart and they actually recommended copper for fishing. Sooooo....the new lenses will be copper/polorized/mirrored with a progressive RX. It will be interesting to see if they improve my water vision compared to the grey that I had before. I also got my new regular glasses RX in an Oakley frame so both my sunglasses and my regular glasses will be Oakley with original Oakley lab made lenses. I went cheap on my last RX for my regular glasses and I have never been happy with them. You get what you pay for in RX glasses/sunglasses.
Good thing I got copper !!
OnthePotomac reply :
I have serious eye problems (with one I have left) and my eye surgeon told me to wear brown or amber and I now use amber and love it.
TOXIC reply :
On 3/18/2019 at 7:31 PM, TOXIC said:Well, just an update for me......I got my annual eye exam and my RX changed a little. My RX Oakleys' were made in 2015 and it was time to update the RX lenses. Went into the Oakley retailer and they were able to order new lenses for the frames I have. They were grey/polorized/blue mirror but since I am retiring this year and plan to be on the water more, I looked at the Oakley color chart and they actually recommended copper for fishing. Sooooo....the new lenses will be copper/polorized/mirrored with a progressive RX. It will be interesting to see if they improve my water vision compared to the grey that I had before. I also got my new regular glasses RX in an Oakley frame so both my sunglasses and my regular glasses will be Oakley with original Oakley lab made lenses. I went cheap on my last RX for my regular glasses and I have never been happy with them. You get what you pay for in RX glasses/sunglasses.
Update #2 and I am not happy. Got a call that my new sunglasses were in (old frames new lenses). Went into the store and picked them up and tried on. WOW!! the color contrast with the copper was GREAT. I thought "good deal" and headed home. It was cloudy and I had about a 30 mile drive home so I decided to put them on. Looked around and was amazed at the quality and clarity..........until..........I looked at the lines on the road as I drove. The yellow double no passing lines on the asphalt to my left were actually 4 lines. The dotted lane lines were doubled as well as was the solid white line on the shoulder right. It looked like the lines were raised up and moved slightly to the left almost like 3d. Was the same on both sides. I did all of my "self checks". Since they are progressive, I moved my head up and down to see if the progressive script was positioned differently, nope, nothing changed. I closed each eye to see if possibly one lense was off, nope, nothing changed. I took my brand new Oakley regular glasses with the same script and put them on and bam!! everything went to normal. So, I figured that Oakley got the script a little off. Went back to the store with them yesterday and they checked the script and said it was spot on. Checked the progressive against the measurements on my face and they were spot on as well. The only thing they could come up with was that there "might" be a flaw in the lense that we cannot see. Options are to get the same lenses made again or to switch color on new lenses. I can't believe it's the color. She was going to have the head Optometrist look at them and give me a call. Patiently waiting to see what they come up with.
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