Lens Materials
Here are some of the most popular lens materials in the market nowadays:
|
Type |
Material |
Clarity* |
Weight |
Scratch resistance |
Impact resistance |
|
Plastic |
High-index plastic |
★★ |
★★★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
|
Tribid |
★★ |
★★★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
|
|
Polycarbonate |
★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★★★ |
|
|
Trivex |
★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
|
|
CR-39 |
★★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★★ |
|
|
Glass |
Glass |
★★★★★ |
★ |
★★★★★ |
★★ |
*to define “clarity” in this table we considered a ratio between index of refraction and abbe value.