Find the lens color that suits you! 11 types of SMITH chroma pop lenses

Due to the evolution of snow goggles lenses in recent years, lenses with functions not found in normal lenses have appeared.Among them, contrast lenses are attracting attention as they are released by each goggles brand.We will explore the characteristics of 11 types of SMITH OPTICS "ChromaPop" lenses, which are particularly focused on this contrast lens.

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First of all, what is a contrast lens?

A lens that widens the difference between the light and darkness of the scenery seen through the lens and creates a clear field of view is called a contrast lens.
In the first place, contrast is the "difference between light and dark".The higher the contrast, the greater the difference between light and dark, and the bright and dark areas become clearer.However, because there are fewer intermediate colors, too high contrast can cause flickering vision and eye fatigue.On the other hand, if the contrast is low, the difference between light and dark will be small and the number of intermediate colors will increase, making it difficult to distinguish between bright and dark areas, resulting in a difficult-to-see view.

Contrast appearance _s_ after correction
An image showing the difference in contrast. (Top) High contrast.It can be seen clearly, but it looks flickering (medium). The contrast is moderately high.The balance between light and dark is just right, and it is easy to see (bottom). The contrast is low.The overall field of view is blurred, and it is difficult to see the unevenness of the snow surface. * It is not the field of view of the chroma pop lens.

What are the characteristics of "looks natural" chroma pop?

The higher the contrast, the easier it is to see the shadows on the snow surface, ensuring a clear view.In general, the technique of darkening the color of the lens is often used to increase the contrast, but the darker the color of the lens, the more easily the eyes get tired.However, SMITH's Chromapop does not focus solely on increasing contrast, but also adjusts the light with an emphasis on making the colors look vivid and natural.The best feature is that the field of view looking into the lens is clear and close to natural color, and the eyes do not get tired even if you wear it all day long.

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(Lower left figure) Is the ambiguous color of the part where colors with different wavelengths intersect (blue and green, green and red, etc.) blue or green?Is it red or green?It is difficult to judge, and it is difficult to identify shadows as a result (lower right figure) Chromapop erases the intersection of colors with different wavelengths with a special technique and recognizes only clear colors, so the scenery through the lens becomes clearer. Looks clear

Types of chroma pop lenses

Chroma pop lenses with 11 different colors this winter.It is divided into three categories, SUN, EVERYDAY, and STORM, according to the corresponding weather.In addition, a total of 3 types are available, including 4 types of SUN, 5 types of EVERYDAY, and 2 types of STORM, which have different outer lens colors and visible light transmittance (VLT).

◆ ChromaPop SUN (4 types)
Base lens: Gray.Multi-layer mirror coat adopted
Suitable weather: from light cloudy to cloudless glare
VTL: 9% -16%

1_sun-green-mirror_YP_0062_s2
ChromaPop SUN GREEN MIRROR / VLT 9%
2_sun-black__YP_0075_s2
ChromaPop SUN BLACK / VLT 12%
3_sun-platinum-mirror_YP_0071_s2
ChromaPop SUN PLATINUM MIRROR / VLT 13%
4_sun-red-mirror_YP_0072_s2
ChromaPop SUN RED MIRROR / VLT 16%

◆ ChromaPop EVERYDAY (5 types)
Base lens: brown and rose
Suitable weather: fairly wide range from cloudy to sunny
VTL: 23% -36%

5_everyday-green-mirror_YP_0068_s2
ChromaPop EVERYDAY GREEN MIRROR / VLT 23%
6_everyday-violet-mirror_YP_0067_s2
ChromaPop EVERYDAY VIOLET MIRROR / VLT 23%
7_everyday-photochroma-rose_YP_0076_s2
ChromaPop EVERYDAY PHOTOCHROMIC ROSE FLASH / VLT 30-50% * Contrast lens x dimming lens
8_everyday-red-mirror_YP_0064_s2
ChromaPop EVERYDAY RED MIRROR / VLT 25%
9_everyday-rose_YP_0070_s2
ChromaPop EVERYDAY ROSE / VLT 36%

◆ ChromaPop STORM (2 types)
Base lens: rose and yellow.Uses a thin sensor mirror coat
Suitable weather: From dim light to snowfall.Lens for stormy weather
VTL: 50% -65%

10_storm-rose-flash_YP_0066_s2
ChromaPop STORM ROSE FLASH / VLT 50%
11_storm-yellow-flash? _YP_0065_s2
ChromaPop STORM YELLOW FLASH / VLT 65%

Tips for choosing a lens

(1) Check the color that suits your eyes by actually looking through the lens.
It seems obvious, but the most important point.Since each person's eyes have different tastes in how they look, the lens color that others find good is not always the best for them.Even within the same range (SUN, EVERYDAY, STORM), the colors are slightly different, so check the colors that are easy to see and the colors that are difficult to see, and choose the lens that suits your eyes.

(2) Note that the lens name and the actual color of the field of view may differ.
The lens name is the same as the color of the outer lens.In other words, the lens name is the color when viewed from the outside and may differ from the actual color of the field of view.If you buy only by name, it may not be the lens color you want, so let's actually look into the lens and check the color

(3) Check which lens is set for your favorite frame
Most models of SMITH are equipped with chroma pop lenses as standard equipment this term.Some models have spare lenses and chroma pop lenses, so check which color lens is set for your favorite frame.

SMITH Chroma Pop Lens Setting Model

◆ Models with chroma pop lenses for both main and spare lenses
I / O,I / O7,I / OX,I / OS,Squad XL

◆ Models with a chroma pop lens set as the main lens (spare lens is a standard lens)
Squad,Riot

◆ Models with a chroma pop lens set as the main lens (1 lens set)
Vice,Prophecy OTG,Showcase OTG

Among SMITH riders, STORM ROSE FLASH and EVERYDAY RED MIRROR are said to have a good reputation in Hokkaido, where there is a lot of snowfall.Find the lens that suits your eyes to find out which of these 11 types is the easiest to see.

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