Costa Lens Color Guide - UPDATE | SportRx

[@kyleandrews4509]

My first pair of Costas was a pair I found in the surf at Pensacola. It was entangled in some seaweed and being pounded in the surf. There was some growth of barnacles/sea life on the frames but not the lenses. i took them to the Bass Pro in Destin and they said it was an older model called Manta Ray...I think? But they hadn't sold them for a few years. The lenses are still scratch free and the glasses look new after a little cleaning of the frames. I am now getting ready to buy a pair of the Permit w/ Blue Mirror Glass and I am excited for a pair of glasses I wont have to replace every year or two. The lack of distortion is also amazing. I am a cheap skate for the most part and I never thought I would spend $280 (includes tax) on a pair of sunglasses. Had I not found this pair being pounded in the surf, for months at the very least and still in perfect condition, I would of never considered dropping nearly $300 for some shades. CRAZY IDEA...maybe Costa ought to drop discontinued glasses in the surf along the beaches and let people find glasses in the pounding surf and be as impressed as I was??

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Kyle! Thank you for commenting and sharing your experience with us. We are huge fans of Costa sunglasses and their 580 glass lenses. They truly make sunglasses that were built to take on the ocean elements and your story provides the proof. We hope you enjoy the Costa Permit sunglasses and if there is anything we can help with please don't hesitate to ask :)

[@LH6165]

This is so much more helpful than the costa website. Thanks for this

[@sportrxeyewear]

We're glad to help! Thank you for watching!

[@mikedaly8546]

You guys have such great quick videos, they are so brief and so informative

[@sportrxeyewear]

Glad you like them!

[@christhompson6010]

Costa blue is amazing. I've worn them all over the years. REVO, Oakley, Maui Jim and Vuarnet. Have to deal with Bright reflective surfaces on the job and Costa Blue kills it every time.

[@minimite8]

Man y’all should have more subscribers. Best sunglasses videos on KZbin. I appreciate y’all

[@sportrxeyewear]

And we appreciate you Trytrav! Thank you for commenting and leaving us feedback. Comments like this are what drive us to make more videos and were happy to hear you are liking them :)

[@1JeffJames]

I appreciate all the videos! I just ordered my first Costas from SportRx!! Look forward to a new pair of sunglasses. Thanks Costa and SportRx!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Thank you for watching and commenting Jeff! We appreciate it :)

[@apom316]

_I just got a pair of Costa Blue Lens Prescription for fishing and love them. Amazing video to the point.!_

[@PatrickSmeaton]

Your videos are very helpful, which is why I'll be ordering a pair from you next week.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Thank you so much! We can't wait to help you get exactly what you need! Don't hesitate to reach out to one of our friendly opticians with any questions at all! You can reach them at 888-831-5817

[@Wreepyx]

I have the Kailanos with the gray lens. I love them, but I've been thinking about getting another pair. Those mirrored gray lenses look pretty dope.

[@chrisz.9974]

What would you recommend as a do it all? Offshore, inshore, driving. Or if you had to pick 2. Can I just pick up an extra set of lenses?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Chris thanks for reaching out! For both inshore and offshore activities we would recommend going with the gray silver mirror lens. It will be able to handle strong light conditions for all activities and it is exactly what you are looking for :)

[@jasondowdy5397]

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[@skyshade9106]

What is that frame on the green mirror lenses? Those are amazing!

[@flatheadfletch]

I have the Riconcito in Silver Grey. Freaking awesome. They just make everything look a bit crisper. The best way to describe them is. Zero eye fatigue , ever !!

[@blueridgemountainangler7941]

I love the grey silver! I want to get the riconcito with the grey silver but i live in the mountains and do lot of bass fishing. Will It benefit me to get the grey silver or should i go green mirror? I want a good look but mostly i want to see better in the water. Thank you guys!

[@pdg61met]

just went from Oakley Flak Draft to the Costa Ricognito with the Grey Silver Mirror. Big difference in clarity

[@TheMrWilson]

So the Blue Mirror and new Gray Silver Mirror only differ in looks? If you had a pair of each, and closed your eyes and put one of them on, would you be able to tell which ones you were wearing simply by looking through the lens?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey, Taylor thanks for commenting! The Blue mirror will reflect more light off the lens compared to the gray silver mirror, which is why it's considered the best lens while on the open water. There is a slight difference when looking through the gray silver mirror because it can come with a copper base. When you get the gray base with the silver mirror then yes it will look very similar to the blue mirror when looking through.

[@zurikin]

In regards to that.. is there any difference if I were to look through the green mirror or silver mirror in copper base?? Or is it strictly looks like wilson mentioned..

[@robinnight]

I think that the blue mirror has a distinctive yellow tint that is completely different from the grey with silver mirror. The blue mirror is my least favorite lens.

[@Treadhead-wm8zy]

robinnight I agree with you. I bought a pair of blue mirror Blackfins and received a pair of grey mirror Blackffins for Christmas The blue mirror does have a slight yellow tint to it. The grey silver mirror are pure grey. Easily seen on bright days if you switch back and forth just playing. I prefer the blue mirror myself. For my eyes, I can see better in the water with them and can easily spot fish and make out the bottom on the flats.

[@wilkosfishing]

What’s the best option for sight fishing in freshwater please guys? I also do a bit of land based salt water fishing?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey, Jimmy thanks for commenting! We would recommend going with the Green Mirrored or Copper Silver mirrored lenses. Both will have a copper base to provide contrast and sharper definition to see deeper into the water. Please let us know if we can help with anything else :)

[@brittneycastro5713]

How will the color variations impact color blindness for strong dutan? Is there a video covering this topic?

[@BubbaSnipe03]

My eye doctor told me about these and my Bloke with gray lenses in wide will be here tomorrow are they any good for bright days? I’m 20/200 vision and work outside

[@sportrxeyewear]

Very much so! What's even better, with SportRx's See Better Guarantee you'll never get stuck with a product that doesn't meet your optical needs. Click on the link below to learn more! www.sportrx.com/return-policy

[@kirkshammett94]

I’ve had my costa blue lenses for 11 years now. They are amazing! I’m about to buy another pair and cannot decide on lens color. I want a pair I can wear everyday for lifestyle wear but that I can also take fishing. I do lots of different types of fishing from coastal, to lakes for bass, to small streams for trout. What would be the best lens to get?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Great question Troy! Since you already have the blue, and you mentioned 2 freshwater environments, you would likely benefit from Costa's 580 Green lens with a copper base. Hope this helps! 👓 👉www.sportrx.com/brand/costa.html

[@itzgriffpvp3484]

Which color would be the best for a sunny day in Panama Florida sight fishing tarpon from a pier?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Active_Briz! You have two options you can go with. One would be the 580 Blue mirrored lens that has a gray base. It's ideal for open water and offers the best protection. If you are looking for more contrast then the 580 Green mirrored lens is a great option. It has a copper base with the green mirror that allows certain colors to pop more while you are fishing. However, it is not as protective from the sun if you are consistently fishing on sunny days with no skies. I am attaching a couple links below to blogs we have written on each colored lens. They go more in-depth on the technical information of what each color offers. If you still have questions please feel free to comment back :) www.sportrx.com/blog/costa-green-mirror-lens-explained/ www.sportrx.com/blog/costa-blue-mirror-lens/

[@itzgriffpvp3484]

SportRx I ended up getting the green, I’m hoping it’s the better choice

[@sportrxeyewear]

Personally, I use the Costa Rincon's with the 580 Green mirrored lenses when I fish off the pier down in Ocean Beach. I have never run into issues with the sun being too bright and I love the contrast the green provides.

[@itzgriffpvp3484]

SportRx Thanks for the input!

[@joeoswalt5480]

if i get one do i need orange color glasses or go different color glasses

[@nathanpezold8340]

What would you guys recommend for me to get? I fish freshwater 99.9% of the time. I was thinking the green lenses would be a good choice. Also should I be getting the glass or polycarbonate lenses. I do a lot of hunting, fishing and shooting.

[@dr.v4333]

Well done. Very informative.

[@UWBadger-tl8ny]

What pair are you wearing at 1:28 in the tortoise?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey UWBadger1013! That is the Costa Remora. You can check them out on the website with this link bit.ly/2Dj7KbR Please let us know if you have any further questions :)

[@tg7950]

I am all about that copper green mirror 580G lens!!! Shout out to my guys Ryan Pascarella and JDUB!!!

[@emilianoe6692]

Which lens do you recommend for freshwater fishing...mainly bass...on a boat in Texas? TIA

[@matthouston8411]

Such a beautiful area.

[@sportrxeyewear]

We agree!

[@coloradonation_1823]

What are your own personal glasses for both of you guys ?

[@tylerblank1224]

Would the blue lenses be good for sight fishing on a bright sunny day?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Tyler! Yes, the blue lens would be a good option for sight fishing on a sunny day. Another good option would be the green mirror with the copper base if you prefer more contrast. Please let us know if we can help with anything else. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@tylerblank1224]

SportRx I have the green and copper ones and I love them but I wanted to try something else!!

[@fredosan627]

Hi, happy new year! This year I’m trying to do all around fishing. What are the recommended to get? I do mostly canal fishing and close to pier or bridge fishing. Thank you!!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Fredo! We'd recommend going with the Green Mirror for all around fishing.

[@rolandsalinas8536]

Can I order the the offshore lens in the gray frames ( the 3rd pair ) you talked about?

[@Sandhills304]

Man Rob Tavakoli can sell some damn glasses. Give that man a raise.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@emilygreenwood1213]

What lens is best blocking out the bright yellow sun. My son has sunflower syndrome a rare form of epilepsy and he is highly photosensitive and we need something to block the bright sunlight. Shade 5 welding glasses work wonders but my son hates them.

[@mohammedshahabubalam2146]

i am living Qatar. i always car Drive. What a recommended for me?

[@nivekortizzz6308]

Hey what frame of costas is in the 3:00 with the green lens?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Nivek! That is the Costa Slack Tide www.sportrx.com/costa-slack-tide.html

[@kennyjosevski2145]

Looking for a pair of new lenses and not sure what would be best for saltwater shallow flats fishing. Any recommendations?. Thanks. Ken

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Kenny! We'd recommend going with the Green Mirrored 580G lenses for shallow flats fishing!

[@kennyjosevski2145]

@@sportrxeyewear cool thanks. So would the silver mirror not be as good on the flats. Sorry if it's a stupid question. Thanks.

[@sportrxeyewear]

The Green Mirror or Silver mirror with the copper base will both be great for flats fishing. It comes down to if you prefer a green or silver tint. But the visual experience will be the same since they both have a copper base tint. Hope this helps!

[@bentonc6619]

My wife has photo phobia so light really affects her and causes her headaches, I bought her costa blue lenses 580p and she asked if they are ok and safe for driving. Im reaching out to you for the answer because I have no clue.

[@mrivera5926]

No gold mirror review?

[@BigK_ThirdCoastReds]

I fish saltwater inshore only in the upper Texas Coast, from Galveston down to Freeport. Our water isn't always clear as water on the east side of the Mississippi. I like the RINCON, SLACK TIDE & HALF MOON. Lens Suggestions Please? Tight Lines and Full Limits to Ya.!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Big K! For inshore fishing on a lake, we'd recommend going with the Green mIrror or Copper silver mirror. Both lenses have a copper base that will enhance your contrast and allow you to see deeper into the murky water. The only difference between the two lenses is one has a silver mirror while the other is green. I hope this helps please let us know if you need more information!

[@BigK_ThirdCoastReds]

@@sportrxeyewear I think I got it figured out... I do not fish Lakes just Saltwater. I believe Green Mirror is the best choice. Thanks anyway. Tight Lines and Full Limits to Ya.!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Sorry Big K I completely misread your original comment. The Green Mirror is a great option and one of our favorite lens. Sorry again let us know if we can help with anything else.

[@mikepevine3389]

Kayak bass fishing, small ponds. What color lense would you recomend?

[@nomadicexplorers]

Mike Pevine I would go with the copper or green. I personally use green for all round use but I only fish bass.

[@frederickwilliams955]

What color frame is that on the copper lens?

[@zurikin]

Hey guys! Thanks for these videos you've been posting. Was wondering if you could help before I make the commitment to my 4th pair of Costa's. Is there any reason why I would want a SILVER mirror COPPER BASED over a GREEN mirror COPPER BASED lenses??

[@zurikin]

Preference-wise I prefer Costa's copper based lenses over their gray based lenses for fishing and everyday uses. I get better performace with their copper based lenses. The green copper-based are my go-to pair for fishing as I find the blue one's good for blocking out the sun and glare, but they're no good for fish-sighting or contrast in general. They block out sun and glare very well, but if you're using it for fish sighting and seeing 'cool stuff', the green's are way better for that. I find myself only using the blue pair when I drive a lot, so my green ones' take all the abuse of everyday wear and tear.

[@zurikin]

In general, I found the blue mirror in gray based are no good for fish sighting in fresh water, shallow waters, and definitely no good for stained water. It didn't matter if it was in sunny or overcast conditions. Will I have the same problem if I get their new Silver Mirror in gray based?? Or is it just safer bet to stick with copper based but in silver mirror if I want something different in my arsenal? I guess the real question is: Is there any point in buying a Silver Mirror Copper Based pair if I already own a Green Mirror Copper based? Long story short, I never regretted buying the Blue Mirror as they're a GREAT pair of sunglasses, but I wasn't too impressed with the blue mirror after reading all the hype over it. I feel like their Green Mirror should be their best seller.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey, Mike thank you for commenting and leaving us some questions! We actually have videos that explain the benefits of the Blue, Green, Copper, Gray and Silver mirrored lenses for Costa. I have attached links to all the videos so you can check them out. If you still have questions please let us know :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnjdlGybmLOnhK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6DUqoedptWCbqM kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppmzaHhueMSVjLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHS3lHmAp8hkrpI kzbin.info/www/bejne/oF6wnnqIgbeGoM0

[@rebel0064]

Rob I am landscaper what frames from costa, and color do you recommend, and i dont think i have a big head.. what i buy for my face is square shape.. but your opinion is much appreciated..

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Rebel! We would recommend going with the Copper silver or green mirror for lenses. They both have a copper base lens color that will boost the contrast around you while working on landscaping and keep your eyes protected at all times. If you need bigger head sized Costa frames you can check our video we did on the Best Costa sunglasses for big heads here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYKwg5aje5WHmbM Let us know if we can help with anything else :)

[@rebel0064]

@@sportrxeyewear Thanks broda.. know what shades should i get i bought the totoroise shampa , and a pair of oakley for work.. but i like the shares you were wearing RX, if you need a biiger head video, but no disrespect my head is not that size.. lol

[@smigul361]

Which glasses/frames is Rob wearing at the beginning of the video? I know they're the blue mirror lenses, but can tell if they're the Rincon or Reefton or something else. Thanks! Love the videos.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey, Smigul thanks for watching and leaving us a comment! Your eyes are correct Rob is wearing the Costa Reefton's with the 580G Blue mirror lenses at the beginning of the video. I have attached a link below so you can check them out on our website :) www.sportrx.com/costa-reefton.html

[@full_metal2452]

I have an old pair of Fantails with 580P Amber lens that unfortunately the lens got scratched deep. Why can't I find Amber 580P anymore? These were awesome for sight fishing off the kayak.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Larue! I am reaching out to our Costa rep to see if there are any replacement Amber lenses available for your Fantail's. From our understanding since the Copper and Amber lenses were very close in style and functionality, Costa decided to discontinue the Amber tint. The copper will perform the same as the amber tint and it is a great choice for sight fishing off the kayak.

[@full_metal2452]

SportRx thanks for the reply. I picked up some Fantails in Green mirror 580G. Hope they work as nice as my ambers for sight fishing

[@sportrxeyewear]

No problem! The Green mirror is a great choice. I personally have the Costa Rincon's with the 580G Green mirror and I use it for inshore fishing all the time. It has a copper base that provides awesome contrast and detail when you are on the water.

[@Shark_804]

How do I know to pick glass frames or plastic frames?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Marquie! It depends on what you will be using them for. The advantage to a glass lens is that it has slightly better optics and is scratch resistant. But a polycarbonate lens is nice because it is highly impact resistant.

[@tubes5150]

What does “ Off Shore “ lens mean ?? I thought they were all water / water sport sunglasses???

[@GageOnTheGreen]

I got a blue lens on my costa’s for fishing freshwater fish but I’ve heard that green is better for fishing shallow water, I don’t know what I should do but I’m worried that the blue lens will not work as good as the green color.

[@LOCKnLOAD122]

So, how did the blue mirror/gray lens work out for freshwater fishing?

[@GageOnTheGreen]

C J it worked out really well, my dad has a pair with a blue/green lens that works really good even in cloudy conditions, it’s like a extra 30$ for the pair he has

[@LOCKnLOAD122]

Great to hear. Thanks for the response and be safe.

[@cwoods1132]

Copper-silver or Copper-Green all-day baby. Costa has such a pretty lens, absolute game changer!

[@sportrxeyewear]

Thanks for watching and commenting Corey!

[@dracovalentine2091]

Name of song when beginning?

[@brandenbarber1996]

Copper silver mirror for the win

[@fishingbanditsilva8257]

So im on my second yr fishing and I need some glasses that are gonaa be good fore and my first. I do a lot of dock and jetty fishing im also goin to get on kayak fishing what grasses do you recommend to look at?

[@chrismitchell3171]

Gets Costas! You won’t regret them

[@samuellp1146]

No red mirror lens???

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Samuel! The Costa brand is centered around fishing. For this reason they specialize in lens/mirror combinations that benefit anglers in various types of water environments. Red mirrors typically don't fall under this category. However, you can still select a red mirror for any Costa frame when you choose SportRx brand lenses when configuring your personal lens setup!

[@samuellp1146]

@@sportrxeyewear 👍🏾

[@lolo2lolo491]

why cant u put the camera behind the glasses for every lens u review so us the viewer can see how every lens color looks and how it make the overall view looks like so one can decide what to buy...? i dont wanna just see how u look with glasses lol :////

[@hectorrivera4347]

Costa is the only one close to Maui Jim and the garbage quality is Oakley was good long time a go my opinion after I tried a lot

[@scmafia7515]

What I hate is that when I bought my costa from a brick and mortar store the lenses were perfect and dark.... Fast foward to a replacement from luxottica and they are not the same..... 😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬😡😡

[@mohamedriyahi7220]

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[@gregs190]

Green mirror looks great.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Its one of our favorite lenses Costa offer, especially in the 580G lens material! Thanks for watching and commenting Greg :)

[@Crackermac7]

Why did my comment get deleted? I asked a simple question.

[@pitdawg6418]

Post the PRICES.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Pit Dawg! The price can vary depending on which frame you select and which lens material you choose. Was there a specific frame you were interested in? I can get you prices right away and answer any other question you may have. Thank you for commenting and leaving us feedback.

[@telefunkenyou47]

No Amanda. I'm out.

[@GTJW22409]

We need science when demonstrations please this video is severely lacking you can get all that information off the box/website

[@sportrxeyewear]

Thank you for commenting and leaving us the feedback!

[@GTJW22409]

@@sportrxeyewear maybe they would even send you a sample lense big enough to put infront of your camera to film..worth a shot, goodluck

[@timothynguyen1282]

Homemadeuscisikn

[@brittneycastro5713]

How will the color variations impact color blindness for strong dutan? Is there a video covering this topic?