Lens Tint & Materials
There are so many lens colours available on the market that finding the perfect shade can be a bit daunting. Specific lens tints can be recommended for certain conditions, but please remember that this is just a guide, and your final decision should be based on your personal preference. Below is some information to help guide you. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team—we are always happy to help. All sunglasses sold by Just Sunnies meet Australian standards.
Lens Tints
Grey/Black Lens
Grey/black lenses are the darkest tint, providing excellent protection in bright conditions. They offer a natural colour balance and are neutral to look through.
Brown Lens
Brown lenses enhance contrast and depth perception, making them great for variable light. They also reduce glare and improve clarity.
Green/Emerald Lens
Green/emerald lenses offer high contrast and visual sharpness while reducing glare. They are beneficial for general use in moderate to bright conditions.
Rose/Copper Lens
Rose/copper lenses improve contrast and depth perception in low-light conditions. They enhance the visibility of objects against blue and green backgrounds.
Mirrored Lens
Blue Mirror
Blue mirror lenses reflect more light, reducing glare and eye strain. They are ideal for bright, sunny conditions, especially for beach or water activities.
Green Mirror
Green mirror lenses are soothing to your eyes, allowing for depth perception and improved colour awareness without altering colour vision.
Silver Mirror
Silver mirror lenses reflects bright light and heat away from your eyes which reduces eye fatigue. They also provide high glare reduction and enhance visual clarity.
Gold Mirror
Gold mirror lenses reduce glare and improve contrast and depth perception. It also creates a cooling effect during periods of intense light and reduces eye fatigue.
Optimal Lens Colours for Different Weather
Lens Categories
These lenses are classed as fashion spectacles and not sunglasses. They provide limited or no UV protection.
These are not classed as sunglasses but offer limited sun and UV protection. Not suitable for night driving.
Category 2 lenses provide a medium level of sun glare reduction and good UV protection.
Category 3 lenses provide a high level of sun glare protection and good UV protection.
Lens Materials
Polycarbonate
The most common lens material is polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is light in weight and one of the strongest impact-resistant lenses available.
CR-39
CR-39 Lenses have a better optical clarity compared to a polycarbonate lens. They remain lightweight and are slightly more scratch-resistant than a polycarbonate lens.
Glass
Glass lenses are the most scratch-resistant and offer the highest optical clarity. Although slightly heavier than plastic lenses, they have become much lighter over the years. All layers are within the lens, preventing peeling or flaking over time.
G15
G15 lenses are a type of sunglass lens originally developed by Ray-Ban, known for their greenish tint that offers a natural vision experience. These lenses effectively filter out 85% of visible light while blocking most blue light, providing excellent clarity and comfort in bright conditions without distorting colours.