aaron.schies
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Love Prizm road for cycling and running. No idea if they’re really that much more beneficial over standard Grey/black, but they feel better. No eye strain and lack of polarization makes cycling safer. I love the roses hue though.So, I got my first pair of Prizm Road on a Targetline frame, hoping to make it a driving pair that'll stay in the car...
First off, the Iridium didn't turn out to be red as I had seen on one of the showpieces at the mall, but a very blue tint (which fortunately was still legit as confirmed by @IAMOBS). The iridium was pretty faint leaving my eyes visible - not a deal breaker though.
But what really turned me off was the the rosy hue that made the world feel like I was wearing girlie glasses. My eyes didn't get "adjusted" to the tint like they do with other lenses. Eg, 5 minues after I'd worn my DWPs, I'd forget they're even there, they feel so natural. Didn't happen with Road, the pinkishness is persistent. Talking of contrast, there is a bit of pop to it, but then DWP or Sapphire are equally good at upping the contrast. Oh, did I mention that this lens didn't do anything spectacular in terms of reading the road texture and spotting hazards? That's something my Sapphires and DWPs did equally well.
The weather yesterday allowed me to test the lens under several lighting conditions. Was it good for Sunny days? No, it had too high VLT%, it was too bright and to some extent bothersome. On cloudy days? Again was a dud, made the world too cold. I'd prefer Tungsten or Trail on a cloudy day. The only scenario I found this lens actually good was when the sun was golden and warm, but not strong enough - mornings and late afternoons.
Others who have used Prizm Road - what's your experience? What justifies the "road-specific" tag this lens brags, when other lenses perform much better? Do cyclists look for something else on the road, that motorcyclists and drivers do not look for?
exactlyYou have Prizm Road in a Targetline frame and this is even a less curved lens than Flak 2.0 XL. I think that the extra light that is creeping in from the unshielded sides is messing up your vision and is underwhelming your contrast.
unwanted non prizm filtered light, can creep in from the back or outer side this can mess with the overall performance of the lens for your eyes.
You have Prizm Road in a Targetline frame and this is even a less curved lens than Flak 2.0 XL. I think that the extra light that is creeping in from the unshielded sides is messing up your vision and is underwhelming your contrast.
Prizm Black is a solid, neutral lens for driving. I personally love my OO BIP set that I use for driving. Has a rose hue, but polarization cuts the glare and reflections off of dash on the windshield, and dark enough for heavy sun.
A couple of years ago I used to hate contrast lenses and exclusively used BIP for driving. These days, I opt for DWP or Sapphire. But yes, driving (or motorbiking) without polarized lenses feels like a bummer! Was hoping the Prizm Road would change that, but didn't work well for me.
I too find the pinkish tint annoying, and the VLT too high for road riding.
Anxious to hear any contrarian opinions...