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Costa Lenses

Posted By: Roll Tide Ranger

Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 01:57 AM

I have decided to switch from Oakley's due to their not so great polarization and just curious what the best all around lens is that Costa offers. I beat the bank mostly so would like the best option for seeing structure in shallow water.
Posted By: Minner Bucket

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 02:00 AM

580g either blue or green mirror
Posted By: Roll Tide Ranger

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 02:02 AM

Green mirror is amber lens right?
Posted By: PEDRO H.

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 02:03 AM

I switched last year love my 580G blue mirror lenses
Posted By: B.Hollingshead

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 02:05 AM

Originally Posted By: Roll Tide Ranger
Green mirror is amber lens right?
its a Amber lens with a green mirror on the outside
Posted By: thomas_z71

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 02:07 AM

You want Amber tint for shallow water. Green glass will be about as good as it gets. Silver, amber, copper will also work. I'd be happy to help you get a pair if you want. I have a few frames you can try on in addition to those I listed for sale. Just shoot me a text or give me a call. Thomas 979-257-979six
Posted By: Pumadon

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 02:08 AM

Green mirror is the coating. You have to pick the lense color. Just picked up my new prescription today, green mirror/copper lense. I was told by Costa that amber is no longer available. Have not used them on the water only driving but really like them so far. I got the poly lense as I don't like the weight of glass lenses.
Posted By: Pumadon

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 02:10 AM

This is my 5th pair.
Posted By: Clouser

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 02:12 AM

I have a pair, not that impressed with them. Quality not as good for what I paid for them.
Posted By: Okie Poke

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 02:15 AM

580glass green mirror fathoms is what I plan to buy soon. I'm still using 400g Amber lens fathoms and they're rock solid. Hope all is well.
Posted By: Roll Tide Ranger

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 02:25 AM

Okie did you get those Lowrance units yet?
Posted By: Okie Poke

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 02:30 AM

Dude I changed my mind totally and went a different direction. Fixing to order Helix 12 & 9 from Shut up and Fish as soon as my install accessories come in.
Posted By: Roll Tide Ranger

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 02:36 AM

Yep that is definitely a different direction. ha

Since you have the 400g what is the difference with 580? Clarity?
Posted By: Okie Poke

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 02:43 AM

Just a newer lense. I've had my 400s for 10 years and still going strong. It was the best they had way back when. Now the best is 580g. Probably see through water that much better, don't know for sure.
Posted By: Roll Tide Ranger

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 03:13 AM

Guess I just need to go look through all of them and see what differences I can see
Posted By: TroyKing

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 03:37 AM

You can't go wrong with the 580g in green... On another note I'm still working out the details on our other deal...need some time.
Posted By: Roll Tide Ranger

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 03:44 AM

No hurry at all!!
Posted By: 921ELITE Cranker

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 03:50 AM

Guys, the blue mirror lens is a gray base lens in both the 400 and 580 lenses, the green mirror lens is an amber base lens in the 400's only and copper in the 580's. The silver mirror is also a copper base but is only available in the 580 lens in polycarbonate or glass.
Posted By: Flippin-Out

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 03:57 AM

Costa has two patents related to 580G. My optometrist said they are the way to go from an optical quality perspective. Here's what the website says about 580G:

Our 580 technology goes beyond polarization to produce the clearest lenses on the planet. It selectively filters out the harsh yellow and harmful high-energy ultraviolet blue light, making colors brighter and objects appear more defined. So no matter what you are doing under the sun, you’ll see it in stunning detail.

Specific to 580G:
Superior clarity
20% thinner and 22% lighter than average polarized glass
Encapsulated mirrors
100% polarized to kill glare and reduce eye strain
100% UV protected for maximum protection
Posted By: Rockfisherman

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 03:58 AM

Anyone ever use their "readers"
lenses? Are they plastic vs glass?
Posted By: Roll Tide Ranger

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 04:01 AM

Yeah I read the description on the site just wanted to hear reviews and apparently 580g green mirror is what i will be getting
Posted By: 921ELITE Cranker

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 04:04 AM

Originally Posted By: Rockfisherman
Anyone ever use their "readers"
lenses? Are they plastic vs glass?


Polycarbonate, three powers. 1.50, 2.00 and 2.50
Posted By: RodBreaker CWill

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 04:35 AM

400g Green mirror Tuna Alleys here. Love'em
Posted By: basseditor

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 04:53 AM

I broke down and got 580 green over copper last week. I kick myself for waiting for so long.
Posted By: patriot07

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/12/16 01:15 PM

If budget is a concern, the 400G are 98% as good as the 580G for much cheaper. The poly lenses are great for driving, but you will sacrifice clarity while fishing. The 400G are clearer than the 580P (I have both).
Posted By: Okie Poke

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/13/16 12:48 PM

Originally Posted By: Z521C Cranker
Guys, the blue mirror lens is a gray base lens in both the 400 and 580 lenses, the green mirror lens is an amber base lens in the 400's only and copper in the 580's. The silver mirror is also a copper base but is only available in the 580 lens in polycarbonate or glass.


There's no 580g green mirror?
Posted By: 921ELITE Cranker

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/13/16 02:03 PM

Originally Posted By: Okie Poke
Originally Posted By: Z521C Cranker
Guys, the blue mirror lens is a gray base lens in both the 400 and 580 lenses, the green mirror lens is an amber base lens in the 400's only and copper in the 580's. The silver mirror is also a copper base but is only available in the 580 lens in polycarbonate or glass.


There's no 580g green mirror?



Absolutely there is. Just not in rimless frames. You can get the 580p or 580g in any full frame style.
Posted By: bassfshin24

Re: Costa Lenses - 02/13/16 03:46 PM

I have 2 pairs of blackfin costas. One in the 580G Silver mirror and one in the 580g Green mirror. Both have the amber base lens. I think the silver mirror is better for those cloudy darker days and better in low light conditions. The green mirror is way better when the sun is up and it's brighter out. Overall I actually find myself wearing the silver mirror more than the green mirror.
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