The Spectacles Thread. - Part 2

[IndigoEyes]

Hi everyone.

For ladies, does Matt or Glossy frame suits better? Which one is better?

Does all optical shops make the lenses (any shape & size) for us?
Example: Like if I bring my own spectacle frame that I bought somewhere else to the optician shop, they can just make the lenses for us and put inside the frame.

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Both is fine, better would be more on shape/size of the frame. And yes you can bring your own frame to other shop to make. Understandable as not all shops have the frame you like..

Hi everyone.

For ladies, does Matt or Glossy frame suits better? Which one is better?

Does all optical shops make the lenses (any shape & size) for us?
Example: Like if I bring my own spectacle frame that I bought somewhere else to the optician shop, they can just make the lenses for us and put inside the frame.

 

[peaceheart]

Any comments on Pentax lens? Saw their price list and it's way cheaper than other major brands.

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Japanese lens! Not too bad. Clarity is good. Can fight with the major lenses. Maybe lose out slightly just slightly.

Any comments on Pentax lens? Saw their price list and it's way cheaper than other major brands.

 

[peaceheart]

Japanese lens! Not too bad. Clarity is good. Can fight with the major lenses. Maybe lose out slightly just slightly.

Is it new or they made a comeback cos don't recall Pentax lens...

Price is really attractive too, much cheaper than the supposedly cheapest brand Crizal.

 

[Panerex]

Is $160 a good price for crizal airwear lenses, without frame?

TIA

Actually just found out in JB, the Crizal airwear is selling around $130 even before negotiation.

Anyone has experience with JB Crizal?

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Pentax is relatively New to spore. A company in Singapore is their distributor. Imho it's fine if you are looking for an average lens.

Japanese lenses in the market currently are Hoya, tokai, asahi, Seiko and more.. not to worry.

Coating also no issue so far from what I see.

Is it new or they made a comeback cos don't recall Pentax lens...

Price is really attractive too, much cheaper than the supposedly cheapest brand Crizal.

 

[peaceheart]

Pentax is relatively New to spore. A company in Singapore is their distributor. Imho it's fine if you are looking for an average lens.

Japanese lenses in the market currently are Hoya, tokai, asahi, Seiko and more.. not to worry.

Coating also no issue so far from what I see.

Thanks for the advice. Not planning to get new lens anytime soon, was just surprised to see a new brand in the mkt, whatmore it's Pentax!

 

[GANGSTERKIA]

Welcome! Feel free to ask if there's anymore qns! Hopefully I can help with it

Thanks for the advice. Not planning to get new lens anytime soon, was just surprised to see a new brand in the mkt, whatmore it's Pentax!

 

[leongheng70]

Lens claification

Hi would like to check if i am wearing a Hoya Pro Summit lens (progessive), would there be a difference in comfort if i get a cheaper Japanese lens, as i have heard if i am wearing a hoya lens now, i might not be adapatable if i get a no brand lens, those like calligraphy from ILT.

and how about quality of the lens as well.

 

[ftpofmpo]

Thanks for the advice. Not planning to get new lens anytime soon, was just surprised to see a new brand in the mkt, whatmore it's Pentax!

Pentax also owned by hoya.

Market is dominated by Big E, Hoya, then Zeiss... with smaller players like tokai

 

[ftpofmpo]

Hi would like to check if i am wearing a Hoya Pro Summit lens (progessive), would there be a difference in comfort if i get a cheaper Japanese lens, as i have heard if i am wearing a hoya lens now, i might not be adapatable if i get a no brand lens, those like calligraphy from ILT.

and how about quality of the lens as well.

Generally there's no absolute way to know unless you try it. But not everyone requires freeform progressives. Some can't tell the difference. If you are doing fine before freeform progressives are introduced, then you probably don't need to upgrade. Branded AR coatings are generally better and lasts longer, but if you don't need AR then it's probably fine.

 

[ftpofmpo]

Actually just found out in JB, the Crizal airwear is selling around $130 even before negotiation.

Anyone has experience with JB Crizal?

Crizal is overrated imo, nothing special

airwear aka polycarbonate is not a good optical material, unless you really need something that is impact resistant. it's abbe ratio too low

 

[leongheng70]

Generally there's no absolute way to know unless you try it. But not everyone requires freeform progressives. Some can't tell the difference. If you are doing fine before freeform progressives are introduced, then you probably don't need to upgrade. Branded AR coatings are generally better and lasts longer, but if you don't need AR then it's probably fine.

Pardon me...but what freeform n AR coating?
Have been wearing hoya for 3 years progressive, previously I think it was Jazz or something, changing to hoya I c little difference.

 

[JadziaK]

Pentax also owned by hoya.

Market is dominated by Big E, Hoya, then Zeiss... with smaller players like tokai

Been wearing Tokai 1.76 for a few yrs. Very pricey but really good quality. Now have to switch to Zeiss Digital lens due to lao hua setting in. Sigh....

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[peaceheart]

Been wearing Tokai 1.76 for a few yrs. Very pricey but really good quality. Now have to switch to Zeiss Digital lens due to lao hua setting in. Sigh....

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1.76! Your degree so high?!

 

[JadziaK]

Yup. -1200 for both eyes. Going blind

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[ftpofmpo]

Been wearing Tokai 1.76 for a few yrs. Very pricey but really good quality. Now have to switch to Zeiss Digital lens due to lao hua setting in. Sigh....

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Yes, Tokai got a good range of lens not available elsewhere

 

[ftpofmpo]

Pardon me...but what freeform n AR coating?
Have been wearing hoya for 3 years progressive, previously I think it was Jazz or something, changing to hoya I c little difference.

Freeform are those surfaced from a blank piece of lens.

Traditional progressives are made from a moulded piece.

AR is for anti reflective coating

 

[86technie]

Anyone knows where to do Nike frame?
Went to this optician, they quote $700.
Too much to commit.