Zeiss ClearView Lenses + BlueGuard & PhotoFusion X - Full Review

[@Kennichi0]

When I bought ClearView, I didn’t know anything about lenses and so on, the store offered me these lenses and I was very surprised how different they can be. Great review, thanks!

[@lowbirds90]

I found the same! Super clear + sharp.

[@jimmyjets3322]

This is beyond perfection, it is mind-blowing that is why I love watching your videos you bring amazing content keep it up

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thank you. That means a lot ❤️

[@robert15john]

Exciting video. Loving all the new technology with ClearView, BlueGuard and Photofusion X at an affordable price. The Gast frame looks fantastic too. Great combination 😎

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thank you Robert. I want to be able to give everyone great vision and great glasses regardless of budget and this helps me to do that

[@The_John_Galt]

Photofusion X looks great The last time I got Zeiss blue light was the last. After 1 week I got rid of them. I even wrote Zeiss. 1) at night you’d see a blue double of every street light. 2) colors are off and look like they have a slight yellow. So definitely don’t get if you work in photography or branding etc 3) when you do see reflections they are usually blue and stand out more. All these things got annoying to myself and made me never want any blue light filters. Plus the science is out on it. But maybe this new technology is better.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Well there is certainly no blue reflection on these lenses. Most people didn't have an issue with the old tech (it's dependent on the frame as to whether those reflections angle in to your eyes BTW) but a lot of people like yourself were sensitive to it. So it's great that you can get blue light protection now, if you want it of course, without a reflective finish.

[@kalanetics]

​@@thespectaclefactory Thought, these were supposed to go completely clear? BUT there is a slight yellow tint in a New PhotoFusion X! Is it because of built in BlueGuard lens material? Is it possible to get Photofusion X without BlueGuard? I work in Photography and this just is just useless for me.....

[@kyle0072001]

@@kalanetics Have you found a totally clear lens? I'm a designer and i'm also annoyed by the subtle yellow tint on my Zeiss Clearview as well. But they all have it whether it's Clearview or Smartlife... :/

[@thedronescene7474]

@@kyle0072001 Hi, I am new to glasses and getting my first pair next week. I am a photo editor ans was considering Zeiss lens. So basically all zeiss lens have a yellow tint even when getting clear?

[@UriGleiser]

​@@kyle0072001 probably it will suit you better lenses of mineral glass instead of a plastic material.

[@Reprobator]

I've just seen this after getting my first pair of Zeiss lenses. I got the Clearview 1.74s and to be brutally honest I haven't noticed a significant increase in sharpness. Maybe a marginal increase in sharp viewing area, although that may be complicated by the increased aberrations created by a higher rx and a higher index compared to a 1.5 lens and a smaller rx. The Platinum coating however? Phenomenal. Instantly noticed a reduction in reflections and the antistatic properties were a game changer in keeping them clean. I do like them a lot.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Appreciate the real-world feedback. Did your prescription change? That can sometimes make it hard to judge. I was comparing mine against several other pairs I own made to the same prescription.

[@Reprobator]

No, I'd had another pair also with 1.74 lenses in the same rx for a few months prior to getting the Clearviews. Still very nice lenses though and I found them very easy to adapt to compared to the previous pair. Always felt like I never fully adapted to the old pair but it was effortless with the Clearviews. Although of course this could be due to other factors like measurements and frame adjustment as you know. Always hard to tell.

[@patrykstachua8654]

Great video! Is it possible to combine Zeiss ClearView + BlueGuard + PhotoFusion + Flash Mirror Coating? Or is it too much?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes! You can get all that! and if I was ordering a pair, I'd probably go for that combo. But the purpose of this video was to test out the stock version

[@m.arshakrisnadian769]

That's perfect combination😊

[@alimumcu114115]

Thanks for the video. I’ m confused between DriveSafe Photofusion X vs Clearview Photofusion X combo. Which one has the greatest sharpness? Smartlife is the sharpest one?

[@miho1550]

I love the shape of your frame. These suit you well. I've just bought a very similar shape of the frame too. Mine are Julius Tart Optical.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Nice! Thank you. I like these as something completely different. Wasn't sure at first but took my own advice and just went with it. I hope you get the new pairs you ordered from us very soon 😕

[@miho1550]

@@thespectaclefactory I hope so too!

[@damian69308]

Experiencing Photofusion X lenses in my new pair of eyewear is really revolutionary to me

[@thespectaclefactory]

It's quite impressive, isn't it?

[@mostguitarswins]

Thanks for the update. I love learning about these technical advances which I hope will be widely adopted. By the way do Photofusion X lenses get dark in the car and also do they improve peripheral vision in varifocal/progressive prescriptions?

[@thespectaclefactory]

You're welcome 😁 sadly no progressive option - yet. And no darkening behind the windshield except for the new PhotoFusion X extra grey - but that's for another day 😉

[@jeffrose5636]

Great review! Thank you. The under $400 glasses you mentioned is that for progressive or single vision? And how much of that price is for the lenses?

[@aleksandarbrzic8351]

Great stuff! After having paid recently 600 euros per lens, and hating every moment of it, I will be sure to request these next time around! Thanks for telling this, otherwise how could have we known? A friendly local optician telling this outright... Don´t think so 🤓

[@i.o.3563]

What lenses you've bought? And what was so horrible?

[@aleksandarbrzic8351]

@@i.o.3563 Well, the price, what else... Two years ago they were 200 euros, now 600 and I really don't get why they have to be so expensive...

[@thespectaclefactory]

That seems like a big jump

[@joebloggs4191]

From everything I have seen and heard the blue light thing is bit overhyped and as you say definitely not proven to cause any serious medical problems, I think at worst for some people it will give eye strain. UVA UVB protection is way more important and it's great to see this built in to a clear lens. Regarding the photofusion X under what conditions do they get to the darkest state? My mate has a pair and with an ambient temperature around 26 degrees Celsius I have not seen them get completely dark.

[@thespectaclefactory]

It's winter here in the UK so I'm holding off on a long-term review for now. But might be travelling abroad in November so will try to test them if possible

[@reshujain7128]

I have two pairs smart life photofusion x and they just don't get dark to sunglass level in any given conditions. They get clear very fast but not getting dark as claimed. I think glasses are overhyped.

[@gerrylee79]

I'm getting my new eye glasses with Zeiss lenses and I'm exciting to see the differences it makes for me. I got the Best Freeform SV lenses. Tough pill to swallow for price but I know I won't regret it.

[@chiranjeet5568]

I'm on stock Zeiss single vision lenses. Looking for an upgrade. I've both near sightedness and astigmatism, that have different dioptre on both eyes. So which one would be better smartlife or clearview?

[@thespectaclefactory]

SmartLife is a more advanced technology for sure

[@chiranjeet5568]

@@thespectaclefactory Thanks for the reply ❤️

[@amirulaizzatzamani6738]

Great review sir..as always..looking forward to get the new version of photofusion lenses..btw..in your opinion,does the clearview lenses superseded the smartlife variant in terms of optical clarity?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thank you! I think SmartLife is still the best overall lens design from Zeiss. But there are times when I would recommend ClearView instead. Just depends on your use case.

[@arsdelantero6858]

@@thespectaclefactory Hello. Is it worth buying smartlife if I have a -1 prescription? Or can I buy ClearView? They are half the price. Is the overpayment of 2 prices for smartlife worth it for my eyes?

[@zurdo85XIX]

I've got a suggestion for a new video. One which explains how BlueGuard works, its pros and cons and especially how much BlueGuard alters color accuracy.

[@adityandroid]

Hey, can you please make a comparison video for fading to black and back to clear ? Please compare them with Transition gen 8 and the photo fusion. Thank you

[@thespectaclefactory]

I will do, in time. Once I've collected enough data

[@pgknighton]

Can't wait to get up to Preston and experience the Zeiss technology..👍👓🕶️

[@thespectaclefactory]

We can't wait to greet you!

[@ritikgurnani3410]

Hi Robert! Do these lenses have the slight yellow tint like every other lens or is it a totally clear lens?

[@thespectaclefactory]

It's not noticeable if it is there. These are some of the 'whitest' lenses I've tested, especially photochromic

[@davidorellana7523]

Hi Robert. Saw that one of your videos was uploaded and wanted to check it out. I have a question: Are the clearview lenses only available for singleVision, or are they also available for progressives? Great video by the way.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thank you 😁 this is a single vision product at the moment. Might be a progressive version coming in future. I'd personally like to see that.

[@i.o.3563]

Thanks, interesting. Still waiting for the PhotoFusion X review with real time demonstration.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yeah I think that will come next year when I have more experience with it. I don't like to rate something until I really know it inside out. And the thing with photochromic is that EVERYONE has a different opinion on them. Some people want them to go dark fast, some people want them the go clear fast, some people want them to go super dark, some people don't want them to go very dark. So I want to get feedback from my clients over the next few months. Plus on top of that, it's winter and therefore not the best time to be testing it. My first impressions are very good hence I felt comfortable including that in this video, but I wouldn't make a whole video about PhotoFusion X just yet.

[@i.o.3563]

@@thespectaclefactory that would be amazing to have a great deal of experience both personal and from clients. But some things are simple. Time from dark to clear for example. You may shoot a short video for now. After some months follow it up with a proper review. Just as an idea.

[@HPY07]

Should i buy Maui Jim stillwater in 2022 ? I think it's a classic looking design so shouldn't look outdated but not sure though 🤔 After kering eyewear have acquired maui jim, did you notice any quality differences ?

[@thespectaclefactory]

It's too early for anything to have changed yet. Obviously I'm monitoring the situation. The Stillwater as you said is classic so I'd say go for it

[@HPY07]

@@thespectaclefactory thank you 😊

[@IanM2698]

Great review! Are these the Gast Kauai? Do you supply other colours? Thanks

[@thespectaclefactory]

Mente. and yes we can get you any model and colour

[@TheRodz93]

Hi! Is the extra grey color of the new X generation as clear as the new normal grey indoors? Does it fade back at the same speed?

[@thespectaclefactory]

I am still testing the speeds, but it does have a 10% tint indoors.

[@PremMochi-q1s]

So they are stock..? Or can be made as per prescription..? Or can i get it tinted if I want..?

[@Excommunicadoin321]

Loving your videos on photofusionX ! Wanted to know if i can get BROWN photofusionX on clear view lenses ?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes, you can! And we'd love to make them for you!

[@alanfromlondon]

So much great information in this video! 💖😀 I'm wondering, would a ZEISS ClearView lens in a 1.67 index be just as thin as a standard (non ClearView) 1.74 index lens?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Depends on the prescription

[@dantruong460]

Do you like clearview than smart life? What is better for daily using? And what is better for using with computer?

[@thespectaclefactory]

I personally prefer SmartLife. They are more advanced overall.

[@didamnesia3575]

Great information. Well done. My first order of Gast frames arrive on Tuesday. Well, DHL says they'll arrive on Tuesday but DHL around here is awful so we'll see what happens. In any event, I'm looking forward to getting them.

[@didamnesia3575]

They arrived a day early on Monday. They are fantastic

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thank you. Hope you love your Gast

[@didamnesia3575]

@@thespectaclefactory they are great. They look fantastic and feel really solid. Not going to lie, one of the styles I picked make me look like per my friends, a Chinese mobster/an old lady/Elton John/Robert Deniro in some Vegas movie. Doesn't matter. They definitely look unique and I love em. I'm going to order more soon.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Happy that I introduced them to you. That's exactly why I go searching for brands like this

[@didamnesia3575]

@@thespectaclefactory one thing I love about them is that they look different than my Maui Jims/Randolph Engineering/Persol/Oliver Peoples/Ray-Bans. Just a completely different aesthetic and feel. Just took them on a stroll to get the mail and the lenses are quite clear. No aberrations or artifacts. Colors were nice, nothing felt flat. I wish the not common sat higher but I know they have 2 others very similar that sit higher on the face. Definitely a pair of glasses that others don't have around me and unique can be important sometimes. Everyone says I look like a cop with aviators on. So these will be a complete 180

[@muffihazari9977]

Which option is better? Transition gen 8 (Sapphire HR) vs zeiss photo x (DV platinum). Having a hard time choosing the better option.

[@Joparekhno]

Does it work with progressive lenses?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Sadly not yet. I hope so in the future

[@ShaneD90s]

Can you get blue filter technology with a permanent tint and is it safe to combine?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes, and yes 👍 would be glad to make them for you

[@ShaneD90s]

@thespectaclefactory I appreciate your fast response mate, I love all your videos and a happy subscriber/ future customer. I have other questions: Can you wear adaptive sun lenses all day/ night? Also, can you add the blue light filter to the adaptive sun lenses? Thanks pal 👍

[@stevenkarkkainen8115]

I have Essilor progressive lenses with Transition and lens coating. I hate the lack of clarity. Would the Zeiss Clearview lenses + BlueGuard+ PhotoFusion X be a major improvement? I once owned a pair glasses from Sam’s Club Optical with Zeiss Lenses that were clearest glasses I’ve owned !

[@thespectaclefactory]

ClearView is not a progressive design, but SmartLife lenses should be an improvement, yes. Email us via [e-mail] if you'd like us to make you a pair

[@thanasispapajohn1266]

Thank you for this review! Can I get PhotoFusion X on a rimless griff frame?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yeah! Email us via [e-mail] and we'll make you a pair 👍

[@alicanc499]

Hi! Thank you for your informative content! I don’t have normally any medical eye problem. I am just looking for something to rest my eye because sometimes i feel very tired, eye strain. I have 6-7 hours screen time. Which lens would work for me?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Email me - [e-mail] - and I can give you some personal advice and make your perfect computer glasses

[@ninadkhire]

I just got these lenses. Can someone confirm, with my lenses from center of the right lense towards left I can see everything clear, but from center to the right part vision is distorted. Same case with left lense, clear from center towards right but distorted from center towards left. Is this how these lenses are or there is some problem? Thanks.

[@ganymededl]

What's the GAST frame model?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Mente

[@joshvice4]

Is ClearView a better option than SmartLife for those who don't have access to a Zeiss Visufit?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Potentially, but we manually calculate the SmartLife measurements for our international clients, and it works well.

[@Dreamopticsredlightglasses]

Very nice, sound good 👍 Are these lenses calibrated to your vision? I mean are they prescription? Hope I'm making sense.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes, they are, although you can order without prescription as well.

[@Dreamopticsredlightglasses]

@@thespectaclefactory Great, thanks

[@garyzimmerman6367]

Great video. Are the Zeiss ClearView Lenses available in progressive lenses?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Not yet but I suspect that might be on the horizon.

[@viktorlyovochkin1812]

Hi Robert. Thanks for the video! Are these available with mirror or flash coatings?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes! Just not as a stock item

[@viktorlyovochkin1812]

@@thespectaclefactory Ok. And by "stock lenses" you mean that brands will be releasing frames with those? Or something else?

[@ikarugaxx3749]

@@viktorlyovochkin1812 He explained that in the first part of the video.

[@lawep8088]

Do they reduce chromatic abberatio? I mean: Chromatic abberation 1.6 normal SPH lense vs 1.6 Clear view lense with the same Rx? Does it reduce peripheral distortation like barrel distortation?

[@michelle5725]

I know that I should have went with Zeiss lenses from all your wonderful videos Rob but I got talked into getting Rodenstock Lenses and hated them . I took them back the same day. They were heavy, smudgy and had a ridiculous blue glare to the point that my brown eyes looked like they had a fake blue glare. Awful! Lucky I got refunded the same day and I'm going to get these ones . Just one Question. I have a -1 script and have a problem with night driving and glare . Because my script is so low would you recommend I get the clear view or the drive safe ? Thanks M

[@thespectaclefactory]

DriveSafe, definitely, and I hope you'll consider ordering them from us

[@michelle5725]

@@thespectaclefactory thank you . I will

[@dimitarmarinov3584]

Sorry for the odd question, but can you share what should be the proper laser marking on a PhotoFusion X lens? Is it different from the old PhotoFusion? Main reads Z + SP60 under it. I suspect there might have been a mixup with my order at a local store and possibly I got the old gen PhotoFusion.

[@thespectaclefactory]

There is no engraving for PhotoFusion as far as I'm aware

[@rosuvlad4390]

Hi sir. I have to choose between zeiss Clearview blueguard duravision platinum uv and essilor sapphire hr blue guard. Can you please advise me in order to make and educated guess.

[@thespectaclefactory]

ClearView of course! Hope you'll consider ordering them from us

[@rinakaur7245]

So is Zeiss Drivesafe customised to each prescription? Would you recommend drivesafe lense even if you don't drive (ignore the cost aspect).

[@thespectaclefactory]

Exactly. Nobody has an anaotomically perfect eye, so it would be advisable to order with prescription (you *will* have a prescription, especially in the dark), otherwise the lenses won't funtion to their fullest extent. Having said that, many people do order them from us with no prescription, and it certainly will improve your night vision.

[@Komentariram]

Are this the same as photo fusion only glasses? They already advertised it as already having blue light protection? Thank you :)

[@boloxwox243]

Do you have Zeiss photofusion X blue + flash sapphire blue coating example?

[@thespectaclefactory]

I don't have a sample, but we've made it many times for clients. It looks great with the right frame (crystal especially)

[@steveryder1442]

Hi Robert, I am something of a newbie when it comes to lenses so excuse my ignorance, but can these lenses be used with varifocals?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Don't worry Steve! It's a good question I should have addressed in the video... at the moment, no; these are just Single Vision.

[@francisfrancis4219]

For various reasons, I move my frames so they are supported on different locations on my nose / positions on my face. The advantage of spherical design was viewing still becomes feasible although the off centre view is comprised. Would ClearView be even more compromised? Is it correct Zeiss are phasing out all spherical designs; to be replaced with ClearView?

[@dplj4428]

Pricing? 10:30 for less than 400? Is that lens only or includes frames? Gast frames out of Italy. Super affordable? 3:53 Clearview? Is that like Neurolens? better all around Zeiss Smartlife?

[@aceofspades001]

Do photofusion comes with ClearView as standard?

[@SayanRoy349]

Why don't you go for Smartlife individual+BlueGuard+PhotoFusion X??? If I chose that will it be a great combo?

[@bluehat6476]

Hi there, I really love your videos in which you show us elegent, amazing spectacles and modern, up-to-date technology. Esecially, your shorts videos introducing stunning spectacles from brands like Cartier, Reykjavík, etc. make me feel tempting though my glasses are still very satisfying. As I worked with computer a lot everyday, lastmonth I pre ordered Zeiss SV Blueguard lens, without knowing that Clearview technology has been available. I asked my retailer about Clearview but he didn't even hear about it. Is there any way that I can check if my ordered lens have Clearview technology?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Good question... unfortunately ClearView don't have the normal laser engravings on the inside of the lens, so it's difficult to verify. (They do still have the Z logo in the corner though) You could always ask your optician to show you a print off of their order with Zeiss. That's the best way to make sure

[@didamnesia3575]

Can a mirror flash be put on these?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yeah but as a custom made lens rather than stock

[@didamnesia3575]

@@thespectaclefactory so many choices

[@jonathanbowman9920]

What material is that? Do you have a preference in material at least for your prescription.

[@sinatralala]

Fantastic video!! Does this price also include progressives?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Sadly no ClearView progressive option yet. But I really hope that comes in the future.

[@jasonl526]

Been watching your videos recently as I've just been told I need glasses , I've already decided on the lenses ( zeiss ) but where I went they said said I couldn't get the blue light if I was going with photofusion ( well what ever the previous version is called) what the situation with international shipping and posible added taxes if I wanted to think about buying from you guys, and can you do smartview, blue light and photofusionx ? I'm in Spain.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Hey Jason, Yes, we can do SmartLife, PFX and BlueGuard no problem. Email me via [e-mail] and I'll talk you though it

[@andreazuccaro]

Hi Robert, a few questions for you: - is clearview available in Europe (Italy)? Maybe not right now, maybe in next future, if you know please tell me - I've a smartlife lenses with blu protect. Although I found smartlife very comfortable, I'd like to have a focus between this and clearview. Also, blueprotect make my glasses reflect a blue violet light, I don't like it, but you seem you really enjoy this new blueguard. Are they really 'flat' with no blue reflections? Or just to be sure, should I avoid blueguard and just take what, duravision platinum all in one? - really like the frame! They seems to sell just online and not in store here in Italy (?), could you please tell me which model is this exactly? Thank you in advance, I did enjoy this video

[@thespectaclefactory]

There are definitely no reflections on BlueGuard. That's exactly what it was invented for. (personally, I didn't mind the reflection, but a lot of people would agree with you) I'm sorry, I don't know about Italy. I would assume so! I was wearing the Mente in the video. I don't think they are in many stores. Those are the kind of brands I search for...

[@andreazuccaro]

@@thespectaclefactory thank you

[@blindguymcsqueezy1]

Hey, I'm from Israel and unfortunately can't visit you ☹️ Quick question - When I buy the photofusionX it's already got blue filter + Clearview included? Or it's for extra money? Thanks and great channel! ❤

[@tablarahul]

If I get phorofusion x lens, does that include blueguard by default?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yep

[@hotichor]

Just saw your video and now i am thinking of getting 1.6 AS drive safe SINGLE lens for studying books and 6-7 hour screen time and night driving for my vision-1.75 and -2…hope i am making a right choice since smart life is too costly for me right now

[@thespectaclefactory]

There is no such product made by Zeiss Germany as AS DriveSafe. The DriveSafe design is inherently not aspherical. Maybe in the US, where they licence the lens designs, they might be able to create weird combinations, but you would be losing most of the functionality of the product. The Zeiss freeform lens design is the most important component of DriveSafe. Changing it to aspherical would make no sense. Here in the UK, they are roughly the same price as SmartLife.

[@desertfox432]

How do those features play with high power -6.00 and astigmatism? (concerned of headaches)

[@elia.8993]

Do you have that same frame with all those features available for US residents? If so, how or where do I order?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes! Email me via [e-mail] and I'll make you a pair

[@sumeshkumar1623]

Photo fusion x is already with blueguard?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes!

[@kitwinglam9180]

I’m -11, is it worth going for clear vision or smartlife individual?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Definitely SL Individual IMO. On the other hand I'd rather have 2 pairs of glasses with ClearView instead of one with SL.

[@robertolira9843]

Hi Robert - I am interesting to learn more about these Zeiss Clear View lenses with Blueguard & Photofusion X

[@thespectaclefactory]

What specifically would you like to know? I tried to cover everything in this video, but let me know what questions you have

[@robertolira9843]

@@thespectaclefactory Hi I have sent you an email. Thank you . Will talk further.

[@Dwightamite7]

Is that lens the light grey lens and the blue light filter makes it look that color? Or did they offer a purple lens they Jo longer offer for photo fusion x?

[@ailinecondeza3480]

Hi, is this in a progressive lenses? thanks

[@thespectaclefactory]

Hi Ailine, no these are Single Vision only. However, you can get progressive lenses from Zeiss with all of these features. Email us - [e-mail] if you'd like a pair

[@Anzla]

Is It possible to havé photofusion AND a tint?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Unfortunately not, but you can have a tint and photochromic (not Zeiss) - email us if you'd like us to make you something custom like this - [e-mail]

[@helenalovelock1030]

With these extract lenses can you have the blue colour with the Ruby flash you have shown in another video? Would that be more expensive with the Ruby flash added ? And can they be varifocal?

[@mohammedmusallam2511]

May I know what are the possible disadvantages of blueguard lens based on your experience?

[@stickhrk]

These are great, might have to pay you guys a visit when im ready for a new pair

[@thespectaclefactory]

Look forward to meeting you!

[@T-Sagri]

Is this grey photofusion x + blue guard?

[@wwavril9899]

hi robert.. i have a mclaren mlmg frame in black orange, what lens color matches with my frame? Grey or brown?? Thanks U

[@thespectaclefactory]

I think grey over brown, but I'm sure we could create a more special colour to really finish them off

[@wwavril9899]

@@thespectaclefactory 👍👍❤️❤️

[@photo-markus]

What is the difference between fotofussion and adaptive sun? You said in another video that smartlife technology is the best in Zeiss. What is the difference between smartlife and clear view ?

[@P--O]

Great review! Does these three technologies also come as a "progressive" alternative? Btw I am considering the "Anglo American optical" 426 in "DTAN". What tint (photo fusion x) should i choose? Thank you for your amazing and super informative channel (specially as am working as an Orthoptist) Greetings from Sweden

[@thespectaclefactory]

Hi! We do offer personal consultations - email us via [e-mail] and we can assist you and hopefully make them for you. There are Zeiss progressive lenses, but ClearView is a single vision lens design only at the moment.

[@DesoloZantas]

Where do I usually get this stuff? Like you are just going to any glasses place and just asking for all this Zeiss stuff? I'm new to this process

[@thespectaclefactory]

Certain optical stores do offer all of these options, but many clients order them through us - if you'd like to, email me. [e-mail]

[@taptoplayde]

"No visible tint at all" - I got ClearView 1.74 -9.75 with Photofusion X grey and Blueguard. I put them in a crystal frame. The glass is yellow tinted. It looks really bad, because it renders the look of the clear Porsche frame useless. It looks like my liver is not working correctly. But why is it yellow? My optician told me it's normal, because Photofusion X leaves a 3% color (which is the first time I heard that, and the colour I chose is grey, not yellow…) and the material in combination with -9.75 also is yellow-ish. Is that really true? Is there any combination which gets me a really clear glass?

[@dariusjohn66]

*hi my name Robert 😁🤟ur tag line. new video yesss,im using the new zeiss clear view LOVE IT ,the best lens so far✌️

[@thespectaclefactory]

😁 hahah I'm glad you've tried ClearView! it's awesome isn't it!

[@PakDos]

Do PhotofusionX also has blue light protection, just like the BlueGuard?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes, built in as standard.

[@sopr4n052]

Great video! Is it possible to combine Zeiss ClearView with i scription. Before I had smartlife pro glasses without iscription. Without iscription because my optician said it would make no difference, and with them I had massive chromatic aberration and distortion at the edge of the lens. And compared to my current rodenstock impression mono 2 with dneye pro, the smartlife pro glasses were not really sharp and rich in contrast, even if you disregard the other problems Thx for your Work

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes you can. I'd be interested to compare both lenses and figure out why the Rodenstock were better. Rodenstock do make fantastic lenses of course

[@sopr4n052]

@@thespectaclefactory many thanks for the answer. I was surprised myself that I had such problems with the smartlife pro lenses. It was the first time in 20 years that I had problems with new lenses. because of the problems with smartlife pro lenses i switched to rodenstock because as far as i know they are the only ones with dneye pro that have a similar technology as zeiss with iscription. Then I will try the clearview lenses with iscription and hope that they are as sharp and rich in contrast as my current rodenstock.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Let me know how you get on...

[@sopr4n052]

I will definitely let you know how the lenses compare to rodenstock and smartife pro in my opinion.

[@filipe7152]

Hi, can you tell me If photofusion X lenses also includes Blue guard? There are inconsistent information between optical stores and Zeiss website..

[@thespectaclefactory]

As I said in the video, they do. If you're fed up of opticians who don't know what they're talking about, why not just order through us 🤷‍♂️

[@rorygoodden3845]

Are you saying this is an all in one stock lens with all three features, what should I ask my optician for

[@tonda2zu]

Hello :) can you introduce some niche brands like Mykita? In particular I would be interested if you would pay 400-500 Euros for their frames? And which are your favourite ones from Mykita for example?

[@thespectaclefactory]

I think we talk about a lot of niche brands? For example I recommend Reykjavik Eyes a lot, which is why we don't stock Mykita as I think RE are similar but better. However, I certainly think Mykita are worth the money and you won't be disappointed

[@tonda2zu]

@@thespectaclefactory hello, yes you are right, you introduced a lot of niche brands to me! :) okay, thank you, good to know! Thank you for the great content!

[@sergioramirez1693]

Sign me up where do purchase them with the corleon gast pair

[@thespectaclefactory]

Email us! [e-mail]

[@shinku2826]

so does BlueGuard not affect the color of things you view either? this is the only thing i don't like about blue light filters, the fact that you tend to see everything in a "warmer" tint

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes, it does slightly

[@roknovak4155]

I was blown away at just how terrible Clearview is with with HI 1.67 material. Got my prescription bumped up to -3 after using -2.5 for several years prior... and carelessly thought I would update my old chunky lenses with a thinner material. But gosh. They are super sharp in the center, yes. But the chromatic aberrations are terrible. The field of view is narrow, there is significant degradation if I look at anything at say 30 degree angle... Makes it a poor fit for everyday uses like say working with 2 monitors. Much worse than I was used to (my prior lenses were some old Hoya lenses... possibly made out of trivex, I forget... so thicker than I wanted... but far less optically compromised). Will try SmartLife and possiby move down to HI 1.6. I'm curious though: does PhotoFusion X introduce any optical compromises? I would be keen to add it too, but only if it comes without additional compromises.

[@Tweetybirdx]

I think I was looking for the Swiss lenses but ordered Verilux crizal. Did I make a mistake. I could only remember that name brand.

[@Tweetybirdx]

Zeise not Swiss. Darn autocorrect

[@clemensgabriel30]

Hi spectacle factory. I am relatively new to the optical glasses market, but i saw that video where you ranked the brands in categories and all my favourite brands where in Luxottica. Therefore I am unsure what to buy. My preferences are full rim, no metal. When it comes to style I want something very classy, elegant and sophisticated. I am wearing most of the time suits therefore it should be not tacky at all like TOM FORD. I have pretty similar face shape like you I´m blond and white. And there is no budget limit. I would really appreciate it if you could help me out here. P.s. Really good content!

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thank you! Email me [e-mail] and I'll be glad to give you some styling advice

[@govind9287]

Will clearview lens cause headaches if in my sunglasses i have zeiss tint? So when i regularly shift between my clearview eyeglass to my sunglass?

[@thespectaclefactory]

You should have ClearView in both sets for an easy transition betweej the two

[@govind9287]

@@thespectaclefactory but how can sunglasses have clearview?? Sunglasses will have to be Zeiss tint? Does clearview comes in tint?

[@billyg1186]

Will these lenses have a blue/purple tint when indoors?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Nope!

[@MartinNeep]

I just got an old frame re-glazed with DV BlueProtect. I was expecting just a standard FSV, but they fitted an Aspheric (AS50) and the sharpness is off the scale. They’re much sharper than my Smartlife lenses, but like you say, almost uncomfortably so. 😵‍💫

[@thespectaclefactory]

I'm glad you can see what I mean. A colleague tried them and found them sharp without the discomfort

[@lawrencewingfield3888]

Can you put prescriptions lenses in Boise Tempo rimless glasses, sold at Best Buy?

[@Paraclete07]

If I'm in the USA, can I order through you?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Absolutely!

[@IanM2698]

Do these just as dark as Transitions XTRActive New Generation? Also are they better than Transitions XTRActive New Generation? Thanks

[@thespectaclefactory]

Better in what respect? I would say certainly better in clarity than any lens you can get with Transitions, these being Zeiss. There is PhotoFusion X Extra Dark, which would be a better comparison with Xtractive. I need to test them out so it will be a while before I reach a conclusion

[@IanM2698]

@@thespectaclefactory transition xtractive new generation essilor - Essilor compared to Zeiss Thanks

[@thierry1491]

A month ago I bought new lenses. I went for the top of the line new Zeiss. Progressive lenses. I used to have Leica lenses which are amazing. After a month with the Zeiss I brought them back because they are not good at all. Feel dizzy, headaches, not clear and very small focus area. Hopefully it’s just a flaw on my lenses and it will be corrected. Anyway back with my Leica which even with a lesser correction than needed are way better.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Most likely an error in prescription or lens position. Some people might prefer Leica lenses (I haven't reviewed them myself yet), but for the Zeiss to be bad, something must have gone wrong

[@thierry1491]

@@thespectaclefactory I sent them back to factory. Hopefully they will fix it. 🙏🏻

[@thespectaclefactory]

@@thierry1491 👍

[@traderspodcast2534]

May I add an explanation of why Clearview lenses are clearer and sharper than SmartLife lenses. I own Essilor's version of Clearview, though I forgot the name, but it has Essilor's stock lenses with sapphire coating. Clearview is tuned like the Vivid color setting on your television. It’s vivid, lively, and dynamic, but at the end of the day, I experience a lot of eyestrain because our eyes are immersed in such a vivid color environment. SmartLife, on the other hand, is like a TV set to either Standard or Comfort mode, which is less vivid, less dynamic, but precise and comfortable for the eyes. Clearer and sharper lenses are dynamic and lively, but they can be very tiring by the end of the day.

[@Unentitled_sesh]

The Zeiss website mentioned adding a duravision lens coating, but you said in this video that the clearview lenses come with duravision platinum as a standard. Why does the website mention adding that if it comes with the clearview lenses? Kinda confusing

[@thespectaclefactory]

IDK, I'm not in control of Zeiss

[@ikarugaxx3749]

@@thespectaclefactory Are you sure?