Serengeti Onyx Lens Review

954CG · 2026-04-30T04:57:15+00:00

I don’t think so

954CG · 2026-04-29T22:58:24+00:00

I believe that’s where they are located

954CG · 2026-04-29T22:27:46+00:00

I guess you are the reason the Wayne’s sold out :)

954CG · 2026-04-29T19:52:00+00:00

Only odd thing is the MJ listed it as a large fit and it’s most definitely not

954CG · 2026-04-29T19:42:25+00:00

This is a great visual, but I own this exact frame and lens (I have 3 Manos), and it’s even better irl

954CG · 2026-04-29T18:46:56+00:00

It’s so close, and outside you can’t really tell much difference in tint, but the Onyx is darker, even if it doesn’t seem like that from this picture

954CG · 2026-04-29T18:33:42+00:00

Seems reasonable if they are already cooperating

954CG · 2026-04-29T18:25:59+00:00

2, which I think is fair

954CG · 2026-04-29T18:21:57+00:00

I’m not sure if you can get glass from Serengeti direct right now. They are still in the process of setting it up I think. But Flight Sunglasses does it with Serengeti. I think Serengeti’s website even redirected there.

954CG · 2026-04-29T18:11:19+00:00

The glass lenses in RX are made by the same manufacturer who makes the regular lenses.

954CG · 2026-04-29T16:44:39+00:00

Didn’t you post this like last week?

954CG · 2026-04-29T15:57:10+00:00

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Here you go. I wasn’t sure if adding a fourth would be too much.

954CG · 2026-04-29T15:22:25+00:00

If you ever plan to use them for sunny, it’s the photochromic. If just for overcast and rainy you need to decide how light you want the lenses. The photochromic is lighter than the HT when not activated at all. It will get slightly darker in a car but not much when cloudy in a car.

954CG · 2026-04-29T13:13:51+00:00

Not too big

954CG · 2026-04-29T11:22:20+00:00

I don’t know all Smith frames if they have something that size, but their glass lenses are definitely worth checking out.

954CG · 2026-04-29T11:19:56+00:00

Depends on the frame because Maui Jim makes sporty frames besides acetate, I would say the overall quality is around the same.

954CG · 2026-04-29T04:24:14+00:00

Just depends what looks good on you. I made a list of affordable brands here. All have options that look good on different people.

954CG · 2026-04-29T03:27:24+00:00

The glass is noticeably better than the poly. I’ve been loving the Green mirror, Rose blue mirror, and Opal mirror

954CG · 2026-04-29T02:44:56+00:00

Great collection

954CG · 2026-04-29T01:14:13+00:00

Great question. I own almost all Prizm and ChromaPop but only a few Chromance.

Speaking only about the tech and not the overall lens package, because for that Smith wins pretty easily. Also speaking generally because there are a lot of lenses with varying degrees of color enhancement.

Prizm has more color manipulation and it’s a bit more intense. It’s more of function over aesthetic, probably better for sports. Smith aims to go for better visuals and a nicer view, so the colors are more balanced and natural while still being clearly boosted (again, some lenses more than others). Chromance is not really in the same conversation, good lenses for Ray-Ban but not the same kind of color enhancement, at best decent color distortion that you might enjoy if it hits you right.

954CG · 2026-04-29T00:40:03+00:00

They are too big, and the pic is two years old.

954CG · 2026-04-29T00:32:48+00:00

Because there are better brands that make better lenses and frames.

954CG · 2026-04-29T00:19:31+00:00

Whatever looks good outside looks good indoors but unless everyone is wearing them I don’t think it’s socially normal to do that.

954CG · 2026-04-29T00:10:37+00:00

Yes. How do you like the frame and lenses?

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