Re: Lens thickness question

Thank you VERY much :) That's exactly what I needed to hear! Yeah,
twice as thick and I'd actually see the lenses and all, no thanks!
Question - why then would anyone buy CR-39 compared to at the least,
materials like Trivex? I mean other than cost, why would someone put up
with such thick lenses?

Are there any really great materials I should be looking at? And any
suggestions on a good commonly available AR that's not green? (boy was
Gold ET tough to get and expensive but I loved it)

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