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Reportage · 03-31-2009, 03:09 AM

when i was getting my new pair, i jokingly asked how much it would cost to put camera grade glass into my eyeglasses. example like Pentax, Nikon, Zeiss and Hoya as well as the (usually used for camera) lens coatings. The numbers on the calculator could get a Limited lens.

so to ask, is there anyone who actually uses camera grade lens for their eyeglasses or at least the standard grade from Zeiss, Nikon, Pentax and etc?

If Leica was also in the business, would you buy?

**btw, i got CR-39 as not economical to use such high grade and expensive glass for fieldwork. I heard Nikon is the best in this field.

**Digitalis** · 03-31-2009, 04:23 AM

I do seem to recall that zeiss do make lenses for eyeglasses, i'm not sure about nikon but I wouldn't be surprised if they were in this field too. Pentax used to..Leica did too at one point....but they got more business as a microscope maker.

I own a zeiss targeting scope for my rifle, my brothers think it's hilarious. since I'm the most accurate in my family, my brothers soon had their smiles wiped off their faces. My eldest brother actually bought one too.

**monochrome** · 03-31-2009, 04:30 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I do seem to recall that zeiss do make lenses for eyeglasses, i'm not sure about nikon but I wouldn't be surprised if they were in this field too. Pentax used to..Leica did too at one point....but they got more business as a microscope maker.

I own a zeiss targeting scope for my rifle, my brothers think it's hilarious. since I'm the most accurate in my family, my brothers soon had their smiles wiped off their faces. My eldest brother actually bought one too.

I believe they still do Pentax Eyeglasses at go.Optic.com

losecontrol · 03-31-2009, 04:48 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I believe they still do Pentax Eyeglasses at go.Optic.com

I like those k20d glases......but on the other side those MX glases with that retro look...looks awsome as well

roentarre · 03-31-2009, 04:57 AM

Moved to general section.

Photo Tramp · 03-31-2009, 05:13 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I believe they still do Pentax Eyeglasses at go.Optic.com

The link to the Pentax Eye glasses shows the frames that are available and they are nice frames. I did notice that the add said they use only the best lenses and coatings Pentax has available. The cost of the frames is reasonable, so yes I think I might try a pair the next time I buy glasses.

My only question would be do they come with Shake Reduction.

scwaudby · 03-31-2009, 05:16 AM

My optician here in the UK uses Pentax lenses as standard:
Lens options - Specsavers Opticians - Designer Glasses, Sunglasses, Contact Lenses & Eyecare.
The microfibre cleaning cloths they give away even have the pentax logo plastered all over them.

The lenses aren't likely to be camera grade though.

Nesster · 03-31-2009, 06:46 AM

I have Hoyas in my current pair, the previous had Zeiss. The Hoyas have the multicoated green flare familiar from Pentax lenses

RawheaD · 03-31-2009, 08:54 AM

Sorry, I'm a disgrace... my glasses are fitted with a pair of Nikons. $400-ish for the pair

AndrewShirley · 03-31-2009, 09:53 AM

I also use Nikon optics in my eyewear. They are far superior to my previous pair.

- Andrew

séamuis · 03-31-2009, 10:33 AM

Asahi Optical Co. got its start making eye glass lenses. if the day ever comes that I need glasses I imagine I will be purchasing a pair from Pentax.

Arpe · 03-31-2009, 04:30 PM

I wouldn't get Pentax ones - too slow to focus!

(and not enough frames of course!)

maxwell1295 · 03-31-2009, 05:41 PM

Here ya go....saw this sign in Germany:

jsherman999 · 03-31-2009, 07:00 PM

I wonder if my insurance would cover it if I ordered a pair of glasses with a pair of 43mm limited 'lenses' framed? What a great idea, free limiteds!

Except, I should probably get the 31ltd + 43ltd framed - I have a slight astigmatism.

.

Buddha Jones · 03-31-2009, 07:18 PM

I am so gonna be a Pentax Fanboy and get me a pair!!!

03-31-2009, 03:09 AM	#1
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739	Do you request Pentax lenses for your eyeglasses? when i was getting my new pair, i jokingly asked how much it would cost to put camera grade glass into my eyeglasses. example like Pentax, Nikon, Zeiss and Hoya as well as the (usually used for camera) lens coatings. The numbers on the calculator could get a Limited lens. so to ask, is there anyone who actually uses camera grade lens for their eyeglasses or at least the standard grade from Zeiss, Nikon, Pentax and etc? If Leica was also in the business, would you buy? **btw, i got CR-39 as not economical to use such high grade and expensive glass for fieldwork. I heard Nikon is the best in this field.

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03-31-2009, 04:23 AM	#2
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	I do seem to recall that zeiss do make lenses for eyeglasses, i'm not sure about nikon but I wouldn't be surprised if they were in this field too. Pentax used to..Leica did too at one point....but they got more business as a microscope maker. I own a zeiss targeting scope for my rifle, my brothers think it's hilarious. since I'm the most accurate in my family, my brothers soon had their smiles wiped off their faces. My eldest brother actually bought one too.

03-31-2009, 04:30 AM	#3
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Digitalis I do seem to recall that zeiss do make lenses for eyeglasses, i'm not sure about nikon but I wouldn't be surprised if they were in this field too. Pentax used to..Leica did too at one point....but they got more business as a microscope maker. I own a zeiss targeting scope for my rifle, my brothers think it's hilarious. since I'm the most accurate in my family, my brothers soon had their smiles wiped off their faces. My eldest brother actually bought one too. I believe they still do Pentax Eyeglasses at go.Optic.com

03-31-2009, 04:48 AM	#4
losecontrol Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gnesta, Sweden Posts: 373	Originally posted by monochrome I believe they still do Pentax Eyeglasses at go.Optic.com I like those k20d glases......but on the other side those MX glases with that retro look...looks awsome as well

03-31-2009, 04:57 AM	#5
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Moved to general section.

03-31-2009, 05:13 AM	#6
Photo Tramp Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA. Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,041	Originally posted by monochrome I believe they still do Pentax Eyeglasses at go.Optic.com The link to the Pentax Eye glasses shows the frames that are available and they are nice frames. I did notice that the add said they use only the best lenses and coatings Pentax has available. The cost of the frames is reasonable, so yes I think I might try a pair the next time I buy glasses. My only question would be do they come with Shake Reduction.

03-31-2009, 05:16 AM	#7
scwaudby New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Macclesfield, UK Posts: 3	My optician here in the UK uses Pentax lenses as standard: Lens options - Specsavers Opticians - Designer Glasses, Sunglasses, Contact Lenses & Eyecare. The microfibre cleaning cloths they give away even have the pentax logo plastered all over them. The lenses aren't likely to be camera grade though.

03-31-2009, 06:46 AM	#8
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	I have Hoyas in my current pair, the previous had Zeiss. The Hoyas have the multicoated green flare familiar from Pentax lenses

03-31-2009, 08:54 AM	#9
RawheaD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 831	Sorry, I'm a disgrace... my glasses are fitted with a pair of Nikons. $400-ish for the pair

03-31-2009, 09:53 AM	#10
AndrewShirley Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 421	I also use Nikon optics in my eyewear. They are far superior to my previous pair. - Andrew

03-31-2009, 10:33 AM	#11
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Asahi Optical Co. got its start making eye glass lenses. if the day ever comes that I need glasses I imagine I will be purchasing a pair from Pentax.

03-31-2009, 04:30 PM	#12
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	I wouldn't get Pentax ones - too slow to focus! (and not enough frames of course!)

03-31-2009, 05:41 PM	#13
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	Here ya go....saw this sign in Germany:

03-31-2009, 07:00 PM	#14
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	I wonder if my insurance would cover it if I ordered a pair of glasses with a pair of 43mm limited 'lenses' framed? What a great idea, free limiteds! Except, I should probably get the 31ltd + 43ltd framed - I have a slight astigmatism. .

03-31-2009, 07:18 PM	#15
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	I am so gonna be a Pentax Fanboy and get me a pair!!!

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