Aftermarket or oem for Juliet’s?

[kmbijit]

My eyesight in the long run is what I am afraid of.
The image posted in the thread I mentioned, is this something to be concerned about?

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That's a post from 2013 you have quoted, the picture very likely taken with a crappy smartphone camera with no proper focusing. Heck, even pictures taken through the OEM Oakley lenses look defocussed. 12 years can bring a s**tload of improvements.

Would you find a 2013 iPhone 5s equally relevant for use today?

 

[Danam]

That's a post from 2013 you have quoted, the picture very likely taken with a crappy smartphone camera with no proper focusing. Heck, even pictures taken through the OEM Oakley lenses look defocussed. 12 years can bring a s**tload of improvements.

Would you find a 2013 iPhone 5s equally relevant for use today?

I see where you are coming from but not need to be hostile, I do not own any Linegear lens to try this test myself and there has been no updates so the thread/images I linked is what I am going off of

 

[kmbijit]

I see where you are coming from but not need to be hostile, I do not own any Linegear lens to try this test myself and there has been no updates so the thread/images I linked is what I am going off of

Nay, not hostile mate, but biasing your research based on such an old evidence is not doing you any good. Even the pics you quoted did not have any conclusive scientific backing. Consider:

• Was any form of manual focus locking used to ensure a fixed focus on the letters? Definitely not.
• Was a proper exposure metering and manual exposure setting done? Very unlikely.

I would consider the test inconclusive, even for 2013. A proper test should have involved at the very least a pro-grade camera set on a tripod with with manual exposure and focus locking, to be able to produce a worthwhile result.

 

[Danam]

Nay, not hostile mate, but biasing your research based on such an old evidence is not doing you any good. Even the pics you quoted did not have any conclusive scientific backing. Consider:

• Was any form of manual focus locking used to ensure a fixed focus on the letters? Definitely not.
• Was a proper exposure metering and manual exposure setting done? Very unlikely.

I would consider the test inconclusive, even for 2013. A proper test should have involved at the very least a pro-grade camera set on a tripod with with manual exposure and focus locking, to be able to produce a worthwhile result.

Cool, so I am asking those who have purchased from Linegear give your thoughts/experience using their lens and even better if they can compare with Oakley oem

 

[kmbijit]

@AlanH @Resident Alien @pjd1234
just a few names off the top of my mind - folks who I believe are currently using LG lenses.

 

[pjd1234]

@AlanH @Resident Alien @pjd1234
just a few names off the top of my mind - folks who I believe are currently using LG lenses.

I will be honest @Danam
I put m-ex lenses number 1
Soakley 2
Linegear 3
That’s just me.

 

[AlanH]

I have the LG lenses in Emerald , Prem Red and NB10

The emerald are a 10 of 10 recreations of Oakleys discontinued emerald oem

The NB10 are also a near 10 of 10 recreation of the ice lenses

Prem Red are very close to the Ruby imo

I have been pleased with everyone of the pairs I got and working with Sean to get my reference frames over to Japan and back while LG made them

The Prem Red are almost identical to the Ruby with the blue FOV and red purple mirror from the mid 2010’s

NB10 is Ice IR OEM

Emerald is self explanatory

 

[AlanH]

I missed the Juliet use case. So in that case I have the LG 3 options I mentioned in my Plantaris, which is the same base curve and scale to the Romeo. LG has been supporting X-Metals a long time so I wouldnt have any reservations about using them.

As far as custom cut or After Market lens creator precision cut. I think that can go either way. Its done by a machine at the end of the day and the maker has to ensure they did the initial lens shape mapping and lens orbital mapping correctly to get the lens cut correctly on the optical curve of the lense where they should be.

I have used pretty much every aftermarket partner at this point. I cant think of any that gave me clarity or focus issues.

I would say years ago you could make the case of aftermarket not being as good. But as patents have lapsed and technology has evolved other lens crafters have entered the space and meet or exceed the OEM lens technology. For example today Oakley lenses dont last like they used too, they common place de-laminate no amount of care can prevent it. Just cheapening of the craftsmanship over time now that its owned by Lux, compared to the prior regime (Now M-Exp.)

If I could choose OEM custom cut or After Market, my initial would be Custom Cut donor, the issue is I know that the lens life is more limited than 3rd party is today and you also get no warranty. Where are your 3rd party lenses, the ones I have used have yet to show any de-lamination and thats after high heat exposure in Alabama summers, salt water exposure in the ocean, pool chlorine and other chems, sweat etc. My OEM O' lenses have failed in all those conditions over time. My 3rd party have not. Thats due to them making them thicker with more protective compounds and coatings.

And if something goes wrong with a pair, I havent had a single issue with a warranty claim. Whether its been Sunglass Fix in Australia, LG in Japan, Fuse in Florida, Revant in California or Seek Optics in Pennsylvania, all have stood by their warranty claims. And their lenses are typically a touch thicker (more layers) etc. Hope my 2 cents is helpful. I definitely like to experiment with the 3rd party lenses but have also had @Chris A Hardaway make me some lenses in the past. Wouldnt hesitate to do that again either.

 

[cheshirecat]

If you need color-enhancing and clearer clarity, I would recommend Fuse AMP Lenses. If you need a lot of cool colours and variations, try Linegear

 

[Danam]

I’m just afraid of ruining my eyesight by constant wear