Costa Del Mar 580 Glass Vs Plastic

Like the glass variant the plastic variant of costa del mar also has the 400 and 580 variant but suffixed with p which stands for plastic.

Costa del mar 580 glass vs plastic. 580g glass lenses have encapsulated mirrors between the layers of glass which make them scratch proof. The lens multipatented technology manages light by. It is 100 polarized and thus gives superior clarity. Costa 580 polycarbonate trivex lens benefits.

So all that being said what do you choose. Built to be expedition tough while fishing boating or exploring costa del mar polarized sunglasses have been handcrafted by our designers so you can see what s out there with uva uvb protection. Though the costa del mar 400 is much lighter and thinner the costa del mar 580 has the unique capability of repelling water and oil which. Costa 580 lenses were designed by in house light spectrum experts to enhance colors because standard sunglass lenses fell short.

Absorbing harmful high energy blue light hev cuts haze and blur for greater clarity. Honestly the difference is not huge usually our customers prefer the 580g because of that clarity some people get dizziness or headaches with plastic lenses and need a thin glass to avoid these issues. Costa 580g glass lenses are20 thinner and 22 lighter than average polarized glass lenses. It is very durable and is also impact resistant.

Costa del mar s 580 series lenses offer anglers and boaters the highest level of clarity in the world and are available in both glass and plastic. Costa 580p polycarbonate and trivex lenses are the lightest lens material compared to 580g lenses. The 580 lenses boost colors and contrast by blocking out yellow light at 580 nm and reduces haze and blur by blocking out blue light 400 nm on the visible light spectrum.