So, with all the hype about Dillons Lens, I had to jump in and get me a set. The model I decided to choose was the Dillon Drake. The reason is, price. It was the only frame I found on a third party application for a reasonable price - $80.
Disclaimer: I tend to have very sensitive eyes and I've noticed anything other than OEM Oakley lenses give me a slight headache. Now, note, this is a personal opinion and other people may feel differently.
The first thing I noticed was, the stress the metal frame induces on the lens. This is shown by this video I have taken here - I am not the only one with this issue. However, it is a minor issue as most of us use a cheese grater and nail filer to cut the lenses into a different frame.
I have also noticed, when viewing the lens in bright sunlight, that there are 3 layers to the lens. The matte polarization filter is sandwiched between the outer and inner lens. This is clear when bright sunlight hits the lens and you can see sparkles/shimmers of the polarization filter.
Video Proof:
Secondly, the crispness, the clarity, it is all very true. These lenses are extraordinarily crisp - they cut out pretty much ALL internal reflection. The hype about this was true.
Now, as I wore it more and the initial hype began to fade, I began to notice something...eye fatigue. I'm wondering to myself, what could cause this? The lens is so damn clear! I racked my brain, then I did a simple test...I focused on a far away object and put the lens on. Well, what do you know - the object jumped. This does not happen with my Oakley lenses and many Oakley videos show this to be true, as they do their laser test with an Oakley. So, I think that while Dillon Optics have amazing clarity and crispness, as well as cool factor that Oakley simply can't beat - the Oakley lenses produce a more depth accurate image.
In the end, it is your choice - what do you find more important? Crispness, clarity, cool look? Or, do you prefer an accurate image, like me? Personally, I'll keep these but I decided I can't justify the cost of cutting them as they give me minor headaches if I wear for more than one hour.
I will wear them more throughout the week and see if my opinion changes, but as of now, this is my verdict. I also plan to take my Dillons as well as my Oakley OEM lenses to my local ophthalmologist and optometrist to see their official opinions and get some concrete testing done.
@dingo ate my baby @cacatman @Litos @IAMOBS
Disclaimer: I tend to have very sensitive eyes and I've noticed anything other than OEM Oakley lenses give me a slight headache. Now, note, this is a personal opinion and other people may feel differently.
The first thing I noticed was, the stress the metal frame induces on the lens. This is shown by this video I have taken here - I am not the only one with this issue. However, it is a minor issue as most of us use a cheese grater and nail filer to cut the lenses into a different frame.
I have also noticed, when viewing the lens in bright sunlight, that there are 3 layers to the lens. The matte polarization filter is sandwiched between the outer and inner lens. This is clear when bright sunlight hits the lens and you can see sparkles/shimmers of the polarization filter.
Video Proof:
Secondly, the crispness, the clarity, it is all very true. These lenses are extraordinarily crisp - they cut out pretty much ALL internal reflection. The hype about this was true.
Now, as I wore it more and the initial hype began to fade, I began to notice something...eye fatigue. I'm wondering to myself, what could cause this? The lens is so damn clear! I racked my brain, then I did a simple test...I focused on a far away object and put the lens on. Well, what do you know - the object jumped. This does not happen with my Oakley lenses and many Oakley videos show this to be true, as they do their laser test with an Oakley. So, I think that while Dillon Optics have amazing clarity and crispness, as well as cool factor that Oakley simply can't beat - the Oakley lenses produce a more depth accurate image.
In the end, it is your choice - what do you find more important? Crispness, clarity, cool look? Or, do you prefer an accurate image, like me? Personally, I'll keep these but I decided I can't justify the cost of cutting them as they give me minor headaches if I wear for more than one hour.
I will wear them more throughout the week and see if my opinion changes, but as of now, this is my verdict. I also plan to take my Dillons as well as my Oakley OEM lenses to my local ophthalmologist and optometrist to see their official opinions and get some concrete testing done.
@dingo ate my baby @cacatman @Litos @IAMOBS
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