Dylanl Posted May 12, 2012 Posted May 12, 2012 I'm looking to get my first pair of Costa's, and am wondering what color lenses everyone is using. Their main purpose is for sight fishing but I'll probably wear them for other things to like driving. I want the best color for sight fishing though. I've done some searches but want to get some current opinions. If you could vote in the poll and then tell me why that color I'd appreciate it. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted May 12, 2012 Super User Posted May 12, 2012 Amber has the best all around range Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted May 12, 2012 Super User Posted May 12, 2012 Your gonna want the green mirror 580 g. Its whats recommended by them, and you'll see clearly why. They are superb lenses, I love mine Quote
outdoorsman110 Posted May 12, 2012 Posted May 12, 2012 Your gonna want the green mirror 580 g. Its whats recommended by them, and you'll see clearly why. They are superb lenses, I love mine I have those!!! But I don't wear em when I'm frog fishing. Don't ask. Quote
bigbasshunter Posted May 12, 2012 Posted May 12, 2012 If I'm not mistaken, almost all Costa lens are based off Amber with a colored polarized finish. Personally I have a pair of green mirror 580 glass lens and its unbelievable how much more clear and sharp they are compared to my polarized oakleys Quote
Super User Raider Nation Fisher Posted May 13, 2012 Super User Posted May 13, 2012 Green mirror in 580g. They just flat out work. Just don't drop em. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted May 13, 2012 Super User Posted May 13, 2012 I had the green mirror and couldn't see my gps screen with them so I switched to amber. Quote
zip pow Posted May 13, 2012 Posted May 13, 2012 Green mirror in the 580 had mine for six years still dont even have a scratch on them and i use them daily Awesome glasses Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted May 13, 2012 Global Moderator Posted May 13, 2012 Amber 580 with the copper base Mike Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted May 13, 2012 Super User Posted May 13, 2012 Amber 580 with the copper base Mike That doesn't make sense. You can either get amber in plastic, or copper in glass. You cant have both. Quote
jkarol24 Posted May 13, 2012 Posted May 13, 2012 Another vote for the green mirror 580 G. They are simply amazing Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted May 15, 2012 Global Moderator Posted May 15, 2012 That doesn't make sense. You can either get amber in plastic, or copper in glass. You cant have both. I was told by the dealer that the amber 580 lens has a copper filter base which is to help give the lighter amber color, compared to the mirror lenses, it clarity. Don't know for sure but thats what I was told. MIke Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted May 15, 2012 Super User Posted May 15, 2012 I was told by the dealer that the amber 580 lens has a copper filter base which is to help give the lighter amber color, compared to the mirror lenses, it clarity. Don't know for sure but thats what I was told. MIke Not to bash you, but I dont think that dealer knows what they're talking about. The amber and copper lenses are different colors. The Amber doesn't have a copper base either to make it lighter, because the copper is actually darker. You can get Amber or Copper in Polymer, but only Copper in glass. That's what they use for their mirrored glass lenses in Green Mirror. I'm not saying Amber is a bad lense. Amber is very nice in mid-high to mid-low low light. They just arent the same, nor is the Amber a copper based hybrid. Sorry if my post sounded rude in any way just wanted to inform. Quote
UWBass Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 Green Mirror 580G Fathoms. Simply incredible. I'm seeing beds in 20 ft while friends with Oakley's and Wiley X's can't even see bottom in 12 ft. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted May 15, 2012 Global Moderator Posted May 15, 2012 Not to bash you, but I dont think that dealer knows what they're talking about. The amber and copper lenses are different colors. The Amber doesn't have a copper base either to make it lighter, because the copper is actually darker. You can get Amber or Copper in Polymer, but only Copper in glass. That's what they use for their mirrored glass lenses in Green Mirror. I'm not saying Amber is a bad lense. Amber is very nice in mid-high to mid-low low light. They just arent the same, nor is the Amber a copper based hybrid. Sorry if my post sounded rude in any way just wanted to inform. I didn't take it as you were being rude at all. Thanks for the explanation. After trying on a pair of the green mirror in the bright sun, I much prefer them over the Amber. Thanks Mike Quote
Bassun Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Well, looks like the Costa's Green Mirror 580G's win out... I guess the next question is where can you get them... "cheap"? Ok, cheap isn't going to happen, I assume they price control like Oakley, Wiley X etc do and the prices are pretty much set. Anyone know if there is a reputible distributor who does run low prices if they are not price locked? Quote
The Guy Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Sierra trading post has costa close outs from time to time; I got a discontinued pair off of steep and cheap for 60% off; but it is a site that does one deal at a time so you just have to be patient and watch. Quote
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