Sunglasses preference? Silver mirror lenses -vs Blue mirror lenses?

[Ed_Flecko]

I love my Serengeti sunglasses but I think it's time for a new pair. My $45 dollar investment has lasted for about 30 years, so I think it's time for a new set of shades.



I have found a couple of different RayBan models that have everything I'm looking for. I want glass lens (I hate plastic), thin frames, "aviator" style, and polarized lens. I see RayBan has what I'm looking for in a "normal" mirror finish and a "blue" mirror finish.

https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/sunglas...ated.LENS_TREATMENT_FACET:Mirror&pageNumber=1

I use my sunglasses only when driving and nothing else. I'm interested in improving the visual clarity when I drive. I don't care about the cosmetics at all; I'm not trying to look like (the late) Chuck Norris.

Do you think that one of these styles might be better than the other for general purpose driving?

Thank you,
Ed

 

[Escape08]

Good choice on RayBan sunglasses. The disadvantage on Polarized lens is that if you have Infotainment screen on your car, the possibilty you might remove your sunglasses in order for you to read what's on the screen. Other than that Polarized sunglasses are top notch.

 

[Bailey28]

I prefer the RayBan grey/green G15 lens to anything else out there. Especially for motorcycle riding on and off road.

 

[4wd]

C’mon maaan - Ray Ban Aviators are the latest fashion

 

[gman2304]

I’ve worn Shady Rays for years. They have a great warranty and hundreds of choices/styles.

 

[Cujet]

I prefer the RayBan grey/green G15 lens to anything else out there. Especially for motorcycle riding on and off road.

As a pilot, driving enthusiast and Florida resident, sunglasses are a must for me. I love the classic RayBan's. They are simply good for everything. The neutral gray color does not affect color vision, and the tint is just right for sunny days when flying.

The polarized thing is nice for driving and flying.

But one pair of new-ish sunglasses really stand out. I absolutely love them, as they seem just right for everything. Yes, they have a slight color altering tint, and yes they are polarized. But these are the ones I grab every single time now.

Since I no longer fly any aircraft with digital cockpits, polarized glasses are just fine for my old Cessna. And for the car, these could not be better. Brake lights show up bright and clear! And I swear to god these make my windshield disappear.

Bottom line: RayBan got every aspect of these 'just right'!

EDIT: I will try and take a pic of how well they work to eliminate windshield and windscreen glare. Heading to the airport now.

 

[PMT133]

Blue seems a little better for contrast/glare if you're out on a boat. Beyond that I never noticed an appreciable difference with any of them. I also have raybans, 3569. Insurance covered them with prescription, which was nice.

 

[alarmguy]

Maui Jim and Costa are two other alternatives to Ray-Ban

You should really look at all three brands and I definitely prefer a more amber color lens, though I have a few smoke/grey. I have a mix of mirror and non-mirror and have no preference.

All three offer glass lens
I currently have four pairs of Maui Jim ultra thin glass, one pair of Costa glass, one pair of Ray-Ban glass, and one pair of Oakley sport plastic.

One company, owns Ray-Ban, Costa and Oakley. That company is a foreign French company called Luxottica

Hands-down, my favorite brand as far as lens quality is Maui Jim. Maui Jim was recently sold to an another French company different from the above. Safe to assume the lenses are still spectacular.

For just about everything, my least favorite lens in all the above brands regardless if it’s mirror or not is the neutral grey smoke color. Not bad at the beach, but it sucks for driving as far as I’m concerned.

I definitely favor a more amber color and you could get that in any variety you want. You could get it with mirror or without and you could get that amber color, no matter what color the mirror is if you choose mirror, such as blue or red.

Typically high-quality lens will have anti-reflective coating on the back of the lens.
Everything I use is polarized

 

[JohnnyG]

If you're talking about prescription lenses, check out Drivewear glasses. They are the only light sensitive lenses that contain an organic compound that will adjust while inside a car. In other words, they darken and lighten with changes to sun/clouds, so you always have the proper vision. Polarized as well, and an amber lens (like blue blockers) so they work great as fishing glasses too, as well as on cloudy/foggy days.
As far as plastic lenses go, I've been using my current pair for about 8 years while driving without a scratch. My prescription hasn't changed much in over 10 years.

Don't try to use any polarized lens at night, they cut out half of the light just by being polarized.

 

[JohnnyG]

Here's a Transitions Drivewear link:
https://www.transitions.com/en-us/p...MIv5Smqt3ZkwMV_tzjBx1pyBDgEAAYASAAEgI3S_D_BwE

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Randolph Aviators. make Ray Bans seem like cheap gas station ones. I have three pairs, love them all. Can send them in for new lenses or repairs too. Don't wear anything else anymore. American made too. They only use glass or nylon lenses, I hate plastic lenses.
https://www.randolphusa.com/

 

[Vercingetorix]

Maui Jim lack of quality. This is my second pair to do this.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Maui Jim lack of quality. This is my second pair to do this.

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Check out the Randolph ones, much higher quality than MJ in my experience.

 

[Vercingetorix]

Check out the Randolph ones, much higher quality than MJ in my experience.

I get them through my insurance, so they are cheap.