Looks like Ikon are now cutting lenses for X-Metal XX.
http://www.oakleyforum.com/threads/ikon-for-xx.51105/
Thanks to @nicosauve1
http://www.oakleyforum.com/threads/ikon-for-xx.51105/
Thanks to @nicosauve1
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WOW! Stunned. Not at the lenses, which I agree with you on all points! I am talking about the incredible amount of detail in the review. AWESOME!!!!OK here's my IKON review. I bought pairs in 4 different colors after sending them my XX frame to start production for the XX frame.
Please keep in mind I do not have fancy optical equipment so I cannot provide metrics to scientifically compare these to OEM.
But, I do have 20/15 vision, an iphone camera, and enough 1st hand experience with oem and aftermarket lenses to gauge these pretty well. Unfortunately it is an overcast and kinda gray day here...so I'm gonna do my best. Also I apologize if some pics are sideways, I hate photobucket!
Introduction:
IKON caught my attention because after doing some reading I understood prism correction is one of the main things that has separated OEM from aftermarket lenses and may be what is responsible for eye strain after wearing for extended periods. Even Jim Jannard posted a thread about the "Aftermarket lens trap" and asked the question "are your lenses prism corrected?" etc.
I don't think IKON was around at the time of that post.
IKON lenses are prism corrected. They are also polycarbonate (like OEM) vs triacetate (like walleva and other brands) so better impact resistance.
They are melanin injected so 100% UV protection. They are also AR coated on the inside. In short they have more going for them than any other aftermarket lens I've seen or dealt with. Because donors for custom cuts are becoming scarce, and custom cut lenses are so expensive, I have been looking for an alternative and I am ecstatic that I found IKON.
But the proof is in the pudding right? Read on to see my impressions on IKONS Silver mirror, +Red, 24k, and Green colors.
-Arrival pics under artificial light:
24K Gold - bronze base lens - transmission is 12%
+Red - grey base lens - transmission is 9%
Chrome - grey base lens - transmission is 11%
Green - bronze base lens - transmission 14%
OK: 1st up: +Red
Again: +Red - grey base lens - transmission is 9%
Initial Impression:
The first thing you notice obviously is the depth of the red. It is very deep. It does have a purple transition to it but not nearly as much as OEM +Red. It is very good at maintaining a deep red from all angles in my opinion. This is a breath taking lens from the outside.
From the outside:
Now without window light coming right at it...This serves for Silver Mirror also.
From the inside: The AR is the first thing you notice. It is there, and it's awesome.
Looking through:
And the polarity is spot on.
Impression is very good. This lens is gorgeous from inside and out. No distortion at edges, no eye strain after hours of use.
See my next post for the continuation