Review of Maui Jim Cyclone Sunglasses

Maui Jim Cyclone Sunglasses - Polarized
By: Maui Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 1
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Maui Jim Lenses

by: zct808 On: 2005-05-04

I got my first Maui Jim sunglasses a few weeks ago. Before I purchased them I tried on various other top quality sunglasses. I have to say the clarity, sharpness, contrast and saturation of the Maui Jim lens beats any other lens I have ever looked through. The black lens is not a typical gray look when worn, the colors are still quite vivid even though the brightness is significantly and sufficiently muted. The bronze lens is incredible for driving, offering the same quality as the black lens but with enhanced contrast for driving. I didnt much care for the rose lens, its not my thing. Ive owned Ray Ban, Oakley and Armani, and looked at Revo and Serengeti. Nothing comes close to the Mauis for vision quality.

The only criticism I can level at the Maui Jim is that the anti reflective coating is easy to get fingerprints on. You will need a good optical cloth or dry optical towels together with a good cleaning solution to keep them in optimum condition. You should never wipe the lenses with a regular tissue or cloth. But I am told this is true of many top quality lenses with anti-reflective treatment.

I first purchased the Maui Jim Hi-Lo model, but found the lenses a little small which allowed sunlight to get past the lens under certain conditions. I exchanged them for the Cyclone with a great wrap around look and much better eye coverage. At these prices you expect a lot, and thankfully Maui Jim delivers. Now I only wear my Oakleys for playing poker tournaments indoors, the bronze Maui lenses make the red cards too hard to see!

Maui Jim Lenses

On: 2005-05-03

I got my first Maui Jim sunglasses a few weeks ago. Before I purchased them I tried on various other top quality sunglasses. I have to say the clarity, sharpness, contrast and saturation of the Maui Jim lens beats any other lens I have ever looked through. The black lens is not a typical gray look when worn, the colors are still quite vivid even though the brightness is significantly and sufficiently muted. The bronze lens is incredible for driving, offering the same quality as the black lens but with enhanced contrast for driving. I didnt much care for the rose lens, its not my thing. Ive owned Ray Ban, Oakley and Armani, and looked at Revo and Serengeti. Nothing comes close to the Mauis for vision quality.

The only criticism I can level at the Maui Jim is that the anti reflective coating is easy to get fingerprints on. You will need a good optical cloth or dry optical towels together with a good cleaning solution to keep them in optimum condition. You should never wipe the lenses with a regular tissue or cloth. But I am told this is true of many top quality lenses with anti-reflective treatment.

I first purchased the Maui Jim Hi-Lo model, but found the lenses a little small which allowed sunlight to get past the lens under certain conditions. I exchanged them for the Cyclone with a great wrap around look and much better eye coverage. At these prices you expect a lot, and thankfully Maui Jim delivers. Now I only wear my Oakleys for playing poker tournaments indoors, the bronze Maui lenses make the red cards too hard to see!