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What polarised lens colours are best? (10 posts / 2,001 views)
Hardy1973 Hardy1973
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Post #1 19 Jul 2021 22:57
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I have a set of brown lens glasses at the moment which I seem to remember being told were the best type of all rounder however, these don't seem to be cutting it in the very bright conditions of late.

Are green lens good for bright conditions? As I saw a pair of Fortis ones which I think were their bays and liked the look of those.

Thanks!
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #2 19 Jul 2021 23:27
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In reply to Post #1
Grey is for bright sunny conditions the amber is best for lower light cloudy days
duggs
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Post #3 20 Jul 2021 06:35
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In reply to Post #2
Probably more to it than that, most of mine are grey with different tint levels, also have brown ones I use in really bright conditions and Amber or pink lenses for low light
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #4 20 Jul 2021 07:05
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In reply to Post #3
COPIED FROM THE FORTIS WEBSITE
Here is a list of all our lenses and their respective filter categories:
AMPM Amber Lens – Filter Cat 2 – Perfect for Low Light
247 Brown Lens – Filter Cat 3 – All Day Everyday
Grey Lens – Filter Cat 3 – Sunny
Junglist Lens – Filter Cat 3 – Clear Water
Switch Lens – Filter Cat 2 transitions to 3 – All Conditions




yonny yonny
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Post #5 20 Jul 2021 07:15
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In reply to Post #1
The Costa and Fortis sites have a handy section that shows the different lens colour effects.

Bottom of this page:
https://www.costadelmar.com/en-us/performance-technology/580-lenses

and on this page:
https://fortiseyewear.co.uk/polarised-fishing-sunglasses/

I'd have thought for fish spotting the browns would be great in these conditions. Grey would likely be better for general use but I don't think you'll gain much for spotting by going to grey tbh.
duggs
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Post #6 20 Jul 2021 08:19
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In reply to Post #5
I think sometimes it's just a change of colour that helps, but I prefer grey for all day wear and brown for short periods.
Something no one seems to mention, Polaroids are directional, if you tilt your head it can increase/decrease the affect depending on the angle the light is coming from
James_9
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Post #7 20 Jul 2021 08:19
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In reply to Post #1
Fortis Amber Vistas.....Can't go wrong mate in all types of light levels.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #9 20 Jul 2021 16:41
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In reply to Post #8
See post 4 mate copied from Fortis website

@ James
the original poster wants something for bright sunny conditions amber is not the one at all according to Fortis
Goose Goose
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Post #10 20 Jul 2021 17:47
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In reply to Post #9
Agree amber for low light but I don't know if it make any difference as a prescription glass wearer but I definitely find green best in bright light conditions as if give me a clearer more defined veiw.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #12 21 Jul 2021 00:44
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In reply to Post #11
yes most of mine have been Amber

but the OP specifically asked for a colour suitable for very bright conditions and Amber is not the colour to choose in that scenario

Fortis that make them say >>>>>Grey Lens – Filter Cat 3 – Sunny
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