What color lenses do you prefer and why?

I’m in the market for a new pair of sunglasses.
I usually get black/grey polarized lenses but have noticed everyone is going with blue or green lenses nowadays or a mix of both.
Have you guys noticed a big difference in visibility by changing the colors of your lenses?

 

Blue/green lenses are for fishing sunny days on the lake or ocean. Copper/bronze lenses are for streams and rivers, you can literally see to the bottom of the rivers with these lenses. I’m specifically talking about Smith Guides Choice polarized w/ chromapop technology. The best.

 

I’m a Maui Jim guy; however the glass Costas were incredible when I tried them on. My next pair will be glass for sure.

 

I get lenses based off UV protection amd anti glare properties. Regardless of color, just so happens to be blue for my frames of Oakleys

 

Black/gray polarized usually.
Use amber/orange/yellow for better clarity when driving trails, etc. as polarized make it dark fast at dusk but this color I can see clearly longer. So I carry both in my truck.

 

Depends on what you’re doing. I fish a lot of shallow water and have has the best luck with the copper/bronze Costas. I think their site and others can help you narrow down color by application. Get polorized for sure.

 

used to be maui jim's. their polarized lenses were great but the frames were heavy. the lighter frames were pretty expensive. went back to oakley a few years ago. the polarized prizm lenses are pretty awesome. i use the prizm trail on the mtb bike. contrast and detail is better than anything else i've used.

 

I use Smith polarized shades with the Chromapop coating. I like the grey lenses. They do very well for the rivers and lakes up north here. I've tried various other colors and found that grey is the best all around lens for me. My fishing partner swears by brown lenses, but I find them too dark. Blues and oranges didn't work for me at all because I felt they didn't filter bright sunlight as well. The contrast while in shaded areas was great though.

 

I like the blue tint Maui Jim’s. Everything seams brighter

 

I have some blue Maui Jim’s that are polarized. They are awesome for fishing.

 

brown Maui Jim's for me

 

I am a huge Oakley fan so you'll hear my bias answer LOL.

Oakley has now put out a series of lenses called the prizm. They have different tints and colors based on the application (skiing, fishing, shooting, etc ) I have 2 pairs with the Prizm lens and love them.

 

I am wanting to try the polarized prism lenses. They have some for fishing, driving, and golf.

 

I have the golf and everyday lenses and they both are amazing. I want to add the cycling and fishing ones to my collection.

 

I have the black prizm polarized and they are great. Love how vibrant they make everything. I’m looking to pick up the prizm shallow waters. That’s why I made this post.

 

I’m not bashing Oakley, as I have a pair for casual use too, but the technology in their prizm glass is what smith chromapop has been developing for decades. Anybody who enjoys the prizms should at least try a pair of chromapops on. All lenses being equal, I’d choose smiths because of their comfort level.

 

It’s all good. I know Oakley’s aren’t the best out there. I get a big discount through them so that’s why I continue to buy them.

 

Blue mirror 580G Costas for sunny fishing days inshore and offshore. Cut down the blinding sun coming from overhead and bouncing off the water.

ChromaPop grey mirror for early mornings, early evenings and overcast fishing. Great low light glasses - add clarity.

Yes, when leaving early I have both pair with me.

 

I prefer the chrome lenses that are hard to see through. I have a wandering eye and I like not getting caught.

 

I have a pair of grey lens/blue mirror Smiths and and almost identical pair with brown/brown mirror. The brown is considerably better for river fishing where seeing depth is important. On big lakes where the glare is high and I'm just watching the surface, the grey is better.

 

I've bought and lost more sunglasses that I can count. After close to a dozen brands, I've concluded that I like Costas most overall for optics quality vs pirce. I've got 3 different pairs now, and I think the copper 580p are the best all-around polarized lens for fishing.

 

What I've always read was to match the color of water to the lenses. I have a pair of Costas that are blue and I use them most often as they're the most comfortable to me.