What Zeiss lenses would you like to get next? Let the community know 👇

@user-dt2fu8sr9b

3 ай бұрын

Zeiss or hoya? Which of these two brands is better for prescription glasses???

@davidhunternyc1

Ай бұрын

Robert. Here is my latest eye exam for progressive lenses. OD +1.25 -0.50 175 +2.25 / OS +1.25 -0.50 005 +2.25. I've never liked my Shamir plastic lenses. They are the latest technology but I still don't like them. Because of your introduction I'm looking to get a pair of Masunaga Chord D titanium frames. At 47mm lens width they are a little too big for my face though. I wish I could get 44mm lens width. Still, based on my prescription, could I use REAL glass lenses in the Masunaga frames? I want my lenses to be as thin as possible and you said that real glass is the thinnest. Thank you!

@davidhunternyc1

Ай бұрын

I'm looking to replace my prescription lenses. I just had an eye exam and I'm getting progressive lenses. I want to get Zeiss real glass lenses. Today, my optometrist said that Zeiss progressive glasses lenses, with my mild prescription will cost $1400. This seems outrageously expensive. Zeiss SmartLife High Index 1.67 polycarbonate lenses are $1100. Am I messing something? Am I being ripped off?

@traderspodcast2534

Ай бұрын

What is Zeiss premium glass lenses?

@davidhunternyc1

Ай бұрын

@@traderspodcast2534 It seems like a straight forward question but it is vexing. Zeiss makes lenses, from plastic and glass, for cameras and for eyewear. Apparently, the problem in the U.S. is that you can't get Zeiss glass eyeglass lenses. You can only get Zeiss plastic lenses. You can get Zeiss glass lenses in Europe and Canada but not in the U.S. I could be wrong but it's what every optician in New York is telling me.

Attention people: This channel is by far the best for the most informative content. You will find none better. You can bet your bottom dollar on that!

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, that means a lot!

Wow this is the best eyeglass channel on KZread, the production value is great! I have never seen an optician present information this well. Robert is polished and has extensive knowledge of eyeglass technology and fashion and he delivers information in a format that is both easy to understand and useful. These videos are full of great information and he gets right to the point. His demeanor is calm and he has a soothing voice that makes the video easy to listen to. Keep up the good work Robert, this guy is a natural and definitely deserves more subscribers!

Incredibly helpful. I have watched a few of Robert's videos and learned so much about selecting eyewear. A few weeks ago I thought I would end up just grabbing something off the rack. The choices seemed overwhelming. Thanks for breaking down the options so clearly!

Just got new glasses.YES mine are Zeiss! I'm 68 and started at 5 years of age wearing glasses. Very high rx with ( asitig.) very bad plus extremly light sensitive. I got a %20 grey solid tint and it helps so much indoors. I always get Ray Ban New Wayfayers 2132 polarized with a almost #4 grey tint, done in house. I see THE SAME OPTOMOTRIST FOR 15 YEARS! I love your channel, watch everything you do. Wish you were in Ohio, USA. Best wishes😊

Hi Robert. Once again, great information. So many choices, the next pair will be fun to create! Thank you for pointing out that you are describing lenses produced directly by Zeiss Germany and not licensed Zeiss products. I have worn Zeiss lenses for years (produced under license in Canada) and always thought they were great and then I received my first two pairs of glasses from you with 'real' Zeiss lenses and there is no comparison. The clarity, functionality and field of vision (super important with multi-focal lenses, IMO) of the Zeiss Germany lenses is far superior, even though I have identical prescriptions. Clearly, not all Zeiss lenses are created equal so, if you are not purchasing your glasses from Robert and the amazing SF team (the BEST of the BEST), ask your optician to confirm the origin of your Zeiss lenses.

I cannot recommend Robert and SF highly enough. Fantastic service - high integrity great advice and terrific selection of frames and tints.

I’m currently obsessed with my custom tint smart life lenses. And my Cartier frames are to die for. Thanks Robert. You did an amazing job!

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

So glad that you love them! It was cool to meet you - I was very proud of the end result, and they look incredible on you

Just got my Digital Lenses this past week, noticeably sharper than anything I've worn before! Great perk of working for Zeiss it was all free! Keep up the great videos!

I've learnt so much about eye glasses from your channel, thank you...👍👏👏

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Great video as usual, Robert! I agree, ZEISS makes the best there is.

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

I do too, and I'm very open minded on the subject. Hoya used to be the best in the world, but nowadays it's definitely Zeiss for me.

Great video and excellent timing. Need to get a few of my Silhouettes deglazed. Zeiss all the way 💪🏽🤠🇺🇸

My adaptive sun lenses are definitely my favorite. What makes them so cool for me is that even though you start out at a moderate tint, they are perfectly usable indoors and when I’m inside, I forget that I’m wearing tinted lenses altogether. Once you step outside, though, they fully darken. they’re much more comfortable for me than a traditional transition lens

@zomgitsmax

3 ай бұрын

Can I ask what color you got? I just ordered the blue gradient from Robert, and am very excited for them, but plan on getting Pioneer as well, and just wondering how the indoor tinting on different colors. I love lightly tinted lenses indoors.

@magneto1978

3 ай бұрын

@@zomgitsmax I got the Green Gradient. The color is very nice. A sage green gradient indoors

I would agree best videos hands down anywhere on KZread

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

😁

Oh, plus a silver mirror on sunglasses!! Cheers!😊

Im very happy with my glasses and yes Zeiss lenses are the clearest by far I’d say on another level

zeiss one of favourite brand❤

Thanks so much for the video. I'm glad youtube shows your releases to me on the first day of their release. I would be interested to hear more about functional coatings, such as antiglare or oleophobic coatings. I'm surprised to hear from this video that glass has less options than polycarbonate. I was considering glass, but maybe it doesn't have enough versatility.

Thanks for an interesting video. I will definitely go for Zeiss, which ones I will take advice on that.

My Drivesafe pair definitely have an edge on peripheral vision over my Smart Life pair. But if I’m doing any reading…I want my Smart Life. Love my Zeiss lenses from Spectacle Factory!

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Loved working on both pairs for you. They came out awesome don't you think?

@stoehr

3 ай бұрын

@@thespectaclefactory SUPER AWESOME!!! Yes. I get tons of compliments on them and most importantly…they give me crystal clear vision. Thank you!

You are the best

Great information sir👌👌

Wow information ❤

@thespectaclefactory

2 ай бұрын

👍

Quite useful, thanks. Any video on the differences between the various geometries, such as individual pro, individual etc.?

awesome

I ordered a pair from Robert RF Rey 3022 0028 with smart life 1.67 photofustion x pioneer with blue sapphire flash..can’t wait to get them

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

They are going to come out awesome!

great video thanks! do Zeiss produce contact lenses also ?

Those Fuse 007 😍

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! My newest glasses and I'm currently travelling with them. Stay tuned for my review next Sunday!

@kennchri

3 ай бұрын

@@thespectaclefactory Looking very much forward to watching that

Hi, thanks for all your great videos. Just wondered if you have seen this before… I recently got Zeiss Individual progressive and the lenses had a slight yellow tint to them. They had Transitions Gen 8 (the opticians could not supply Photofusion for some reason) but they are supposed to be totally clear indoors. Second pair was made with slightly different prescription and these also were slightly yellow. Not something I like. Have you seen zeiss lenses with yellow tint to them before? Thanks

I have drive safe and tbh love them and made me think I couldn’t go back to a lesser lens

Love Zeiss lenses due to great peripheral vision that you mentioned. However, Zeiss has the problem in the US ( Zeiss US Minnesota lab ) with getting the lens tint right. Zeiss doesn't anymore send it out to Germany. They just can't get it right when you combine flash mirror, PhotoFusion and tint.

An excellent presentation, describing zeiss lenses brilliantly thank you.,

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! I really appreciate the support

I have just started to get into the optic industry and decided to get a nice pair of glasses and this is a dumb question but where do you go in order for someone to put your new lenses into your separate frame? Also is it possible to get the BlueGuard lense material coating on the Smartlife lenses? Because it seemed as though you said it's only with the PhotoFusion lenses. Just found your channel a week ago and have been addicted to your channel ever since, and I don't know why there aren't more channels like this one talking about glasses, but I'm glad we have your channel.

that's true. my favourite lenses are zeiss clearview blue guard and zeiss ZEISS Digital SmartLife 3 Lenses with photofusion x. glass lenses are heavy

Hello Robert! Love your channel and style. Please make a video on ZEISS Officelenses... (you missed one) Cheers! : )

@thespectaclefactory

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, and I keep meaning to! It's something I recommend quite a lot

I’m in the U.S. So I can get my prescription from my eye doctor here and have you guys make my lenses?

Did you attend the transitions Gen s conference? I'd love to see a video about them

Good summary, you just missed the Zeiss Office Lens range (superb and Individual). Great for those who are over 40 and are at a desk/office job most of the day, and need good wide Intermediate and Near vision.

I wish you had mentioned or discussed bifocal lenses. Also, about tints. I prefer a warmer color like rose, or call it red or pink. My newest pair from laat Month has a tint somewhere around orange, but it is a browner orange one might call copper or burnt orange, not nearly as bright as your magma orange. Even my custom tint was a lavender that I had red added to to make it warmer in tone.

Have you done a video on progressive choice plus? Are they customised according to each individual?

Recently got the smartlife digital individual lenses with platinum coating .. the lady told me next time if I need progressive lenses it will be easier to adapt to it

Does Zeiss Digital lenses contains the same technology as SmartLife? Love your channel btw, extremely helpful!

Hlo there, i had been prescribed for the powered spectacles last week and iam being first time specs user whilst choosing the lenses i had no idea about the lenses and chose the zeiss rx sv smartlife young 1.67 photofusion X duravision platinum, and yesterday i got my specs and since past week Ive been watchin your channel lately getting to know it better and fortunately ive chosen the best out there and being the first time user i feel the corners of the frame is curvy is it normal or did my prescription got wrong and i feel anxious to wear it

Now I know which Zeiss lens to order.

@thespectaclefactory

2 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Ayoooo I would love to see a Digital Lens comparison! I recently got a pair of Zeiss smart life digital boost lenses but had no idea about the different levels of magnification that would be an option. It was only until a week after I ordered my glasses I found out and they were made with the weakest form of magnification at +0.50 boost level. Apparently they go up to +.75/1.00/1.25/1.50 The optometrist said he got me the 0.50 because I’m in my early 30s but I barely notice a difference. I was wondering if I should ask to get them in a +1.00 instead Maybe you can do a demo of the different magnifications and compare them to text on a page or phone? All the best. Cheers from Rhode Island!

Does the DriveSafe tint the lens in a way that changes color accuracy?

Please make a video on rose tinted lenses. Are they really as good as people claim they are to be when it comes to migraines and light sensitivity, etc.

@zomgitsmax

3 ай бұрын

The ‘migraine lenses’ while being close to an amber-rose are the FL-41 tint. I have a good friend who lives his entire life in different levels of this tint, and it’s worked great for him. It really depends more on what your triggers are, so it’s more of a case by case basis. There’s a ton of info on the FL-41 tint tho!

Are those in the thumbnail part of the Gigi Studios (Gigi Barcelona) Labs? They look that way. I ordered one today with Rodenstock Exact lenses with DnEye 2 eye scan optimizations to the lenses. I have trouble finding glasses which fit; narrow nose but extrawide head (huge head in general)...

Hi can you please review and compare different duravision coatings and different mirror finish lens from ZEISS

In India, we do have light D series and a precision series in Zeiss portfolio. I wonder its not available in the uk or if you just skip them 🤔

For the past ~2 years I have a pair of rx Zeiss Adaptive Sun Polarized in brown color, no mirror (they start at 60% light blocking, and go up to 97%, in theory, never in real life 🙂). Anyway, I've never had brown glasses until these, and I'm absolutely loving the contrast, I love them at the beach, I love them in the park, and I love them while driving (the 60% + polarization in the car really helps and those long summer holiday drives). I even tried a grey pair recently and it just seemed dull, clinical - give me back my brown "vacation mode" glasses! Now the itch I have, they are a tad too warm; I generally like the warm image, I absolutely love the contrast, but I'd like to mellow the warmth a bit. I would also like to get them to block a bit more light so was thinking of slapping a mirror on top. I will keep the same lens because I love that minimum 60% tint, but what kind of mirror do you think would help me achieve my goal? Ideally, something a bit cooler than brown, considerably warmer than grey, and if possible with bluer blues (the current brown tint darkens the blue nuance considerably). Brown base + bronze mirror Brown base + gold mirror Grey base + blue mirror (or even Strong Blue) Something else? (PS: I love a blue sky 🙂)

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I'm sure people will find your feedback really helpful. If you like the blue sky, that's actually where a grey lens is best. But since you have grey and brown, I'd go with a blue Adaptive Sun and Diamond (silver) mirror. Would love to make them for you.

@isbnerghul

3 ай бұрын

@@thespectaclefactory unfortunately the polarized version (a must, like my current pair) doesn't come in blue, so my options are combinations of brown, grey or pioneer with mirrors on top. Side note, when I said I tried grey, I meant regular grey from the store, not an Adaptive Sun combination; my bad for being unprecise 😀

Hello Robert. Very informative channel. I made a rimless Lindberg Spirit Titanium pair last July. The optometrist and store employee suggest me to buy Zeiss's Blue Guard because I spend a lot of screen time to my work. I agreed of course but I do not know if they suggested me the best Zeiss lens technology options. My lens type is Zeiss FSV Clearview 167 BL DVP 75. I have hypermetropic astigmatism and due to the rimless design-prescription I couldn't make the lenses thinner (it is fine by me). I also wanted an antimicrobial coating (I believe it is called AntiVirus Platinum UV) but they said to me that it wasn't available any more. My question is if there were better option(s) in the Zeiss portfolio because if they were I will not visit again the same store. The bill was 600 euro (300 frames+300 lenses) but if there were better lens options I was willing to spend even more. I am happy with the particular Lindberg frame. Thank you in advance if you answer.

Adaptive sun!

Great review! Does Zeiss have lenses that stay clear indoors but get really dark outdoors (ie, like Transitions Xtractive)? The regular Photofusion X does not seem to get as dark outdoors unfortunately and the Adaptive Sun glasses are too dark indoors. Thank you.

Can you also explain how Individual lenses are working?

There was no mention of a custom base curve progressive lens. Essilor’s Varilux Stylistic Wrap allows the customer to specify the lenses’ outer curvature. For rimless frames, this is important for fit & appearance. I assume Zeiss offer a similar product. In the US, these are difficult to find as most optometrists here provide only basic service (even the Cartier dealers).

@thespectaclefactory

2 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure all lenses can have the base curve specified, except for Hoya whose lenses are produced differently than everyone else

I might be mistaken, but there are Zeiss "Office" lenses (unsure if that's an older/obsolete design), and might've also been helpful to touch on some material-design combinations are not available (e.g. no glass + DriveSafe).

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

Both great points. I had intended to cover Office lenses - maybe a topic for another video

I think I asked already, but is it possible to customize Zeiss photofusion x lenses so that there indoor default tint is starting already at a 25-30% tint color? And if yes, does this come from Zeiss or do you need to tweak this in your labor?

Great video. Also, do you know if there are different grades of CR39? Just like there are different grades of titanium.

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

Thanks John, the base material is always the same. It's a patented monomer (I think by PPG industries??) so it has to be made the same everywhere. But there can be a massive difference between different lenses made in CR39

how do you ensure you're getting zeiss lenses from Germany?

I love your channel, and I am so glad that I found you Robert! I have learned so much about frames, lenses and tints. Thank you for all of the information and hard work you put into your videos. I am wanting a new pair of glasses and have decided that I would love Zeiss lenses. I am having a hard time finding an optical shop in my area that knows anything about Zeiss and all of the options that Zeiss lenses offer. I live in the south eastern area of the US. I have also looked online and cannot find any information. How would I find an optical shop in my area that would offer Zeiss lenses and be able to fit me with a proper pair of PhotoFusion X Photochromic progressive lenses? Also, I am wondering if PhotoFusion X lenses can be lightly tinted for indoor? I really like the sweet violet you talk about.

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

I'm not sure about that, but we have thousands of clients in the US. Get in touch and we'd love to help you, too

@CJ-km2rq

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your response. You would be able to fit me in a pair of progressive glasses?

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

Yes 👍

Hi Robert. Please answer me when you can because I see that you are very good at what you do and I have been following you for several years, even though I didn't need prescription glasses before 🤓... More recently, I got the ZEISS PF-X Flash Mirror, but it seems that the eyes are mirrored on the back of the lenses and reflect the light from behind. What do you think could be the problem (MAYBE the GREEN/not BLUE treatment on the back surface) or maybe something else and what exactly could I choose in the future to avoid this inconvenience? This interests me especially for the following frames with Flash Mirror... not for the clear ones (computer DuraVision-Platinum, with which it seems I don't have this problem even outdor). THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!

@isbnerghul

3 ай бұрын

Had the same issue with extra grey and diamond flash; had them redone without the flash (at no cost courtesy of Zeiss) and they are now ok.

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

Hi, did we make these for you? If not I like to hope we will make your next pair, since you enjoy the channel. It's important, unless you like the beautiful coloured reflections as I do, to choose a frame with at least a small amount of curvature to avoid the reflections being angled towards the eyes. Therefore a frame adjustment usually solves the problem, assuming your optician knows their stuff, which I'm sure they do if you chose them.

@01noi2Ei3Unul

3 ай бұрын

@@thespectaclefactory Thanks for the clarification Robert. No, you didn't do this for me, and if it really was like that, you realize that I would never have made it public...

Please could you tell me if apart from tint add on options, if Zeiss Smartlife lenses come with a standard coloured coating anyway, and what colour it is. Or are they just clear as standard. Thanks.

i have astig and driving at night gets uncomfortable if the light is very bright, but at the same time i like some shade when im driving under the sun, which would u recommend? also are there fake zeiss lenses in the market? if so how do i know i f the lens im getting is genuine?

Do zeiss make varifocal lenses, thanks

How about ZEISS Progressive Light 2 lenses Index 1.6 DuraVision BlueProtect UV?

I just got Zeiss blue light filter lenses for preventing strain on my eyes from working. The lenses don't have a blue glare shimmer when looked "at" them, and also the blue is not toned down as my other glasses do when looking into a screen. Is there something wrong with them, or is this a new technology/ coating that Blockes the harmful spectrum of blue but still let's blue light through? Thanks for your response.

smartlife lens is it available in high index

Do a review of Zeiss Thermo Force Polarized lens

Hi Robert. I was thinking about some Zeiss lenses with Photofusion+Duravision Amber Flash but after hering the unpleasant experiencies of filter wear,opacity,cracking(and treating them like a baby)i'm very discouraged. Zeiss tells you that this can happen to you by exposing the lenses to hight temperatures,of course,if you got for the sun and live in Spain imagine in the summer. Aren't they to protect you from the sun?

Dude, there is Hoya lens which is very good but maybe in the European market, it is not so known?

Is it possible to get a Zeiss lens with the following features: glass, photochromic, flash mirror, anti glare, and progressive?

@thespectaclefactory

2 ай бұрын

Everything except the flash mirror, although you can have a cool gold coating on Zeiss glass

hi, trying ti get red lenses in my prescription for far and I can't find anyone who will do it. My optician said he can't paint it red and no lab he knows does red. also he said its bad for my eyes)

U talk about good quality but didn't talk about strach and coting durability.. I am using ziess lenses from 2 years now I lenses coting is completely destroyed.. what we need is DURABLE COATING

@deepaklohana744

Ай бұрын

Every international brand lens is designed and made for the western world where dust is not a real problem, they do not make these lenses considering Indian weather and it's environment. That's the main problem.

Where does the average joe looking for some quality prescription glasses go to try these fancy glasses?

I'm in Thailand and it wasn't that easy to find a shop that can do Zeiss lenses. Trying to choose between Single Vision Clear View and Digital Lenses Individual (they say nothing about is it Smart Life or something other, they just say that Digital Lenses Individual are produced in Germany and therefore take about 4 weeks to be delivered). Clear View are not only ~8 times cheaper but also available in 3-4 days. Currently I'm using (unknown brand) single vision lenses +0.75 to work with my laptop and phone, but can also clearly see on a mid and far distances both with or without glasses, (really, glasses make no difference for mid and far distances). I'm 42 and without glasses can barely read small fonts, especially in the morning and by the evening, during the day the eyesight is a bit better and I use glasses just time to time and only while working with the laptop or smartphone. So will Digital Lenses (I assume it is Smart Life) give me any benefit in my case? Or does it make sense to save and get just Clear View? I tried some Hoya progressive lenses at first, didn't know anything about glasses that time and just paid for what I was offered, they were +0.5 at the top, +0.75 in the middle and +1.0 in the bottom, but using them was a disaster for me as despite the fact I was able to see laptop screen clearly and phone screen nicely on a closer distance, I wasn't able to see anything above the middle of the lense (mid and far distances) and by the sides and was getting a headache after 30-60 minutes of usage, so went back to the shop and they agreed to change lenses to +0.75 single vision, so now I'm kinda afraid of progressive lenses and similar.

Hi Robert, my shop tells me that ZEISS PhotoFusion X 2024 is no longer providing blue light protection and UV protection at the same time, and i can only choose from one. is that true? Thanks!

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

No, that's not true. Why are they still 'your shop?' if they are giving you info like that?

Hi, is photofusion x available for 1.74 index lenses?

@thespectaclefactory

Ай бұрын

Yes

Please suggest me durable coating lenses my eye power is -6 in both eyes...

@thespectaclefactory

2 ай бұрын

I would say Hoya's new coating is the most durable - we could make a pair of glasses with these lenses for you if you like

What do you think about Matsuda sunglasses?

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

Excellent

@ZayKH

3 ай бұрын

@@thespectaclefactory Can you do a video on them?

Hi, i am from Pakistan, i am struggling with keratoconus and the thing i am most concerned is about night driving. Now i want to go for zeiss glasses but i am confused like i don't know what to choose and what not to, is there any way i can share my prescription and have online screening so that i can order my glasses ? Please reply

@250LM4me

Ай бұрын

CR-39 plastic or a polycarbonate material lens by a local optician and by many brands would or should be very satisfactory. As for night driving learning to avoid looking directly at headlights or maybe an anti-glare coating could help but there is a lot of subjectivity in what seems to help your night driving. Yellow tint might be suggested for night driving but any tint reduces some light entering to your eye and that may not be ideal at night. So I (licensed optician and contact lens fitter with an Applied Science Degree and Associates Degree in Opticianry) don't think you need to worry about lens brand. Be current on your doctor visits and don't stress over night driving. Practice not looking directly at light sources at night. If you don't have the ability to order eyeglasses in your country I would contact someplace like Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States or the purveyor who produces these videos directly.

Dose the clearview photo fusion x get blue guard

@thespectaclefactory

2 ай бұрын

Yeah

Digital and office lens at the same? I mean, younger and older people can use it as well?

@julissafernandez2510

3 ай бұрын

Btw, thank you for the video ☺️

I'm a photographer, and I spend a long time with editing and working on colors. What is the best lens for me ? I have a drivesafe version it's very good, but not perfect choice for work on colors 😢

@thespectaclefactory

Ай бұрын

That's right. Ideally, you're best with glass lenses, just like I'm sure you have glass lenses for your cameras. Perfect light transmission 👌

@crrc1992

Ай бұрын

​@@thespectaclefactoryThanks for replying ❤ So smartlife - single vision best choice ?and I confused with coating, there is many coating options like i.Scription Technology and ClearView FSV and DuraVision . I just want coating don't change colors

They still make Single Vision, without the ClearView part. My prescription is +0.25/-1.00, and I like the non-ClearView Single Visions better than the ClearView: when I tried the latter, they... altered colors a bit. The blue light filter (BlueProtect/BlueGuard) altered colors yet more: it was easy to detect the change in how white objects were seen. It's a real pity that these optically superior lenses can't be designed in a way that leaves colours as natural as possible (I think SmartLife doesn't alter shades, but I may be wrong). **** I also want to say that SmartLife gives a benefit even with a prescription like mine (monofocal lenses): I got it with my AdaptiveSun dark lenses (they told me those came only in the SmartLife technology), and, well... I see a bit better with my dark lenses than the transparent ones. ****

I'm looking to replace my prescription lenses. I just had an eye exam and I'm getting progressive lenses. I want to get Zeiss real glass lenses. Today, my optometrist said that Zeiss progressive glasses lenses, with my mild prescription will cost $1400. This seems outrageously expensive. Zeiss SmartLife High Index 1.67 polycarbonate lenses are $1100. Am I messing something? Am I being ripped off?

@thespectaclefactory

Ай бұрын

Yes, they should not cost that much at all

HOW DO I GET THE LENSES. I see 1000 videos reviewing them but HOW DO I BUY THEM

@thespectaclefactory

Ай бұрын

You can order them from us - email us via hello@thespectaclefactory.com and we'll set up a custom order for you.

Are digital lenses good for someone 24 year old? I spend all the day in the computer/tv

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, they would probably work well for you

You kinda brushed over the glass lenses a bit. So are the glass lenses just it? None of the other features can be added to it? Can they be tinted? What about an anti-reflective coating?

@thespectaclefactory

2 ай бұрын

There are a small amount of tint options, and AR coating is possible and highly recommended with glass

Why you never talk regard iscription??

I've spent many calls and messages looking for a single optics place in our area that can provide Zeiss lenses for over a year now and all have ceased doing so, allegedly due to mergers with other other companies requiring use of their labs.

@thespectaclefactory

2 ай бұрын

Then why not contact us? We consult with clients all over the world, helping them to get their perfect glasses with Zeiss lenses.

@therealchickentender

2 ай бұрын

@@thespectaclefactory Let's just say I'm dubious and nervous about ordering prescription glasses online, particularly when (as I understand the process) the Zeiss SmartLife and DriveSave lenses require specific tests with specific instruments to create the script lens to order. Given the difficulties one can run into even in-person I don't imagine being halfway around the world can be a seamless process. Happy to have my mind changed.

While I find this channel to be the best for optical lenses and frames, I find the extreme biased towards Zeiss lenses a little too much. It makes me believe that some form of incentive exists for them to push these lenses so much as I do not believe Zeiss lenses to be the "best" in most catagories. For example, IOT as a company spends the majority of it's revenue on R&D. Far more than most lens design companies. Their Myopia lenses are backed by much more independent studies than Zeiss and their Camber progressive lenses are far superior to anything Zeiss can offer. And while I agree that since IOT is a design company and there are some labs that can provide inferior quality, the same can be said for Zeiss around the world. A Camber lens manufactured in a top notch Lab in Germany will out perform a lens made in Zeiss Germany. Also, if we look at coatings, the leader in this space is Hoya by a large margin. While Zeiss and other players use machines made by the top 3 machine manufacturers (Satisloh, Schneider and Optotech), Hoya has designes its own proprietary coating machine with a company in Japan. So, knowing the realities of lens manufacturing, I don't understand the heavy bias unless there is an incentive. I personally find the content that is unbiased to be the most interesting

@justinevans1894

3 ай бұрын

Agree with you. Robert is a brand ambassador I think so is bound to promote their products, however there is no doubting Zeiss do have very good products.

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

I'm not paid to be a brand ambassador and we sell lenses from all brands, including Essilor and IOT. IOT may do a lot of R&D (and I have rated them highly on this channel) but not at the same level of Zeiss and Shamir, in particular. And I have mentioned several times that Hoya make the best coatings. But I'm personally not going to choose a lens because the coating is 10% more scratch resistant or easier to clean.

@erfanebrahimi9983

3 ай бұрын

​@@thespectaclefactoryMy comment regarding Hoya coating was simply in response to you saying Zeiss had the best coatings, which isn't really true... And yes, while you have rated other lens brands high as well, you only make content regarding 1 brand of lens, Zeiss. Whether it's their coatings, their photochromic or anything else really. The narrative that Zeiss is by far the best is a very common theme here. For example, you have rated certain lenses of both Hoya and Essilor in the same category as Zeiss, but we never see any content about them. Or IOT's Camber progressive lenses. However; when you create content for frames, you tend to cover many more brands and speak less biasedly about them. It's your unbiasedness that attracts me to your chanel. Anyway, overall I do enjoy your content and just wanted to share just some honest feedback.

Individual 3.0

All this new technology, and they STILL can't get rid of the "corridors" on progressive lens.

@thespectaclefactory

3 ай бұрын

No, technology can't defeat the laws of physics

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Do you even read product literature? Your descriptions of EnergizeMe lenses made no sense! I needed to find out more about them simply because your explanations were most absurd on the most fundamental level; how could a spectacle lens designed to mimic contacts, provide an energizing or refreshing relief from contact lenses?! Involving you in their marketing was a high cost worst mistake than the most gimmicky product Zeiss ever made.

Trivex is the worst lens material.. how can you say its the best...... its crayzy

Man…. The amount of misinformation out there about Trivex boggles my mind

Ok. Let's just say I wouldn't want any glesses thaa refelected this much blue light? It's very destracting .... and very bad PR 😆🤣

They only employ women in the tint section? I understand why and would have accepted the explanation without offense a few years ago, but we’ve entered a new era now where all that matters is what people look like. I now think it’s horrid that men are being discriminated against at such a large company and no one seems to care or notice. Do better Zeiss. This is NOT OK!

@caboomevony4168

3 ай бұрын

I had visited a German factory about 20 years ago, a leader company in timber industry.During the tour in there,i was told they had done research and decided that female eye is better at detail obesrvation and colour distinguishing,so they had only women working at the selection department.It's not about discrimination,it's obliously based on science and research.

@RT-ol4hh

3 ай бұрын

@@caboomevony4168Ok. 5-10 years ago, I would have been accepting of such a rationale. It’s a different world now where all outcomes are measured and must be the same for all people regardless of skill or merit. Even if women are better at color perception, they should no longer be given preferential employment. Whats good for the goose is good for the gander as the French would say. I don’t want to detract from this video or Roberts fine content, so let’s just leave it at that. With all my respect. Thank you.

@jojotwice8918

3 ай бұрын

how can you ensure you're getting Zeiss lenses from Germany tho?

@charliedulin

3 ай бұрын

Women are better able to distinguish one color from another and can see the differences that mens eyes cannot. Its just science.

@zomgitsmax

3 ай бұрын

The chances of a women being color deficient (color blind) is 1:200 vs 1:12 with men, and most men don’t even realize they have it. I’m not at all saying your wrong, but I do understand the issue that could happen if a batch of blue lenses were shipped out and were actually purple, even once it wouldn’t be a good look.