Pilla Sport Lens Technology Information
Pilla Sport Pickleball
Advanced Pilla & Zeiss Lens Technology
Engineered in partnership with optical leader ZEISS, Pilla’s court-proven lens platform delivers uncompromised visual clarity, color enhancement, and eye protection for competitive play.
Core Optical Innovations:
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ICE "IR" Coating Platform: A multi-layer coating system featuring proprietary hydrophobic and hydrophilic technology on the backside. This slippery surface prevents water and oil adherence, aggressively reducing fogging during intense play while making the lenses exceptionally easy to clean.
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Color-Enhancing Spectral Accelerators: Built-in pigment technology amplifies targeted wavelengths in the color spectrum, making the ball pop vividly against any background for faster visual acquisition.
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LIVE Coating Technology (Light Interference Vacuum Effect): A high-performance coating engineered to absorb ambient light and eliminate distracting reflections, reducing light dispersion across both lens surfaces by 99.5% for a crystal-clear field of view.
Core Optical & Safety Innovations:
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Optically Correct, Distortion-Free Substrates: Eliminates visual distortion to stop eye fatigue caused by constant refocusing, allowing for sharper ball tracking, faster color recognition, and heightened contrast on indoor and outdoor courts.
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Precision Light Management: Features a patented 7-layer anti-reflective coating that removes 99.9% of visual noise and glare, paired with oleophobic and hydrophobic layers to repel water, resist smudging, and guard against scratches.
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Infra-Red Defense & Complete UV Shielding: Blocks 100% of UVA, UVB, and UVC rays while reducing infrared (IR) exposure to provide a natural cooling effect on the eyes.
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Impact-Resistant Durability: Exceeds ANSI Z87.1 high-impact standards, engineered to protect your eyes from sudden physical impacts and harsh environmental elements during aggressive play.
Chromashift Lens Technology
Integrated into Pilla’s advanced optical platform (designated by a "C" following the lens transmission value), Chromashift is a proprietary science designed to give competitive athletes an immediate visual edge on the court.
How It Works:
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Targeted Color Manipulation: Uses specialized color dye formulations to actively shift and intensify specific bands of the color spectrum.
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Accelerated Visual Registration: By altering how the eye perceives color, the technology forces faster recognition of the ball and court lines.
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Competitive Advantage: Produces a high-contrast, vivid color profile that cuts through visual noise, allowing for quicker reaction times during high-speed rallies.
Infra Red (IR) Coating Technology
Infra-red radiation—starting around 780nm—is invisible to the human eye but is perceived as heat. During intense outdoor play, both the skin and eyes absorb significant amounts of IR radiation, causing eye temperatures to rise, which leads to premature fatigue and physical discomfort.
The Performance Benefit:
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Thermal Management: Specialized ZEISS IR coating science actively reduces incoming infrared radiation, keeping the eyes noticeably cooler behind the lens.
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Combats Fatigue: By lowering the thermal load on the eyes, the technology keeps vision sharp and hand-eye coordination at a peak level over longer periods of competitive play.
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Enhanced Endurance: A cooler, more comfortable eye environment allows athletes to maintain high-level performance from the first serve to the final match point.
ICE Coating Technology
Engineered to optimize vision in shifting outdoor environments, ICE coatings combine dual hydrophobic and proprietary hydrophilic properties on the backside of the lens while complementing Pilla's Infra-Red (IR) color-enhancing filters.
Key Performance Benefits:
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Slick Surface Physics: Creates an ultra-slippery lens surface that prevents water droplets, moisture, and oils from clinging to the glass.
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Anti-Fogging Defense: Actively minimizes fog buildup on the backside of the lens during heavy perspiration and intense court play.
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Effortless Maintenance: Repels dirt, sweat, and smudges, making the lenses exceptionally easy to clean.
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Enhanced Optical Robustness: Works in tandem with Chromashift and Infra-Red sciences to make overall color filtration more vibrant and stable.
Pilla Pickleball Lens Color Descriptions
(note not all colors are available for all styles)
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9.5CIED
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Engineered for the brightest outdoor conditions, the 9.5CIED is Pilla's darkest lens. With a 9.5% light transmission rate, it delivers ultimate glare reduction and visual relaxation without sacrificing high-definition clarity. Integrated Chromashift and Infra-Red technologies cut through intense sunlight to minimize eye fatigue during long, demanding matches. Best For:
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26CIED
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The ultimate full-sun performer, the 26CIED strikes the ideal balance between protection and vibrant clarity for bright outdoor play. Featuring a 26% light transmission rate, it delivers a natural visual experience that relaxes the eyes without darkening your field of view. Enhanced with Chromashift and Infra-Red technologies, it boosts depth perception and definition for all-day competitive comfort. Best For:
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30HIR
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Engineered specifically for the pickleball court, the 30HIR utilizes proprietary Highlighter technology to suppress background colors while making the lime-green pickleball visually "pop." Featuring a 30% light transmission rate and integrated Infra-Red filtration, it delivers optimal sun protection and enhanced tracking speed for high-speed play. Best For:
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38CIED
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The lightest full-sun lens, the 38CIED delivers comfortable, balanced protection for athletes who prefer a brighter visual experience. Featuring a 38% light transmission rate, it reduces glare just enough to relax the eyes without feeling overly dark. Enhanced with integrated Chromashift and Infra-Red technologies, it boosts visual definition and contrast while combating eye fatigue during long hours of outdoor play. Best For:
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62CIED
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Designed for changing and dimmer conditions, the 62CIED provides a brighter, more natural visual experience with an amber Enhanced Definition filter. Featuring a 62% light transmission rate, it delivers exceptional clarity and color accuracy on overcast days, shaded courts, and brightly lit indoor facilities. Integrated Chromashift and Infra-Red technologies reduce eye fatigue during extended exposure to variable light. Best For:
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62CIHW
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Pink contrast for medium light A pink-based filter emphasizes contrast and depth cues as outdoor lighting changes. It is designed to give colors a richer, more defined appearance under clouds, in shade and around sunrise or sunset. Chromashift and Infra Red technologies support a comfortable viewing experience. Best for:
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70CIGA
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Green Apple for flat and fading light The Green Apple filter is designed for a balanced, comfortable view as light becomes flat or dim. Pilla places its filtration between the 53CIK and 92CIL, using the 92CIL spectral curve as a starting point. It offers another option for players seeking versatility in changing lower-light conditions. Best for:
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82CIRG
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Pink contrast indoors and under lights This pink-based lens is designed to improve contrast and definition in low light, including indoor venues and outdoor courts illuminated at night. Its filtration addresses the visual effects of artificial lighting, while Chromashift and Infra Red technologies are intended to support comfort during extended play. Best for:
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85CICA
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Amber definition in low light A light amber base brings Pilla’s Enhanced Definition approach to indoor and evening play. It emphasizes color and detail while aiming to retain a natural-looking view. Pilla positions it as a brighter alternative for players who enjoy the visual character of the 26CIED or 62CIED. Chromashift and Infra Red technologies are included. Best for:
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92CIL
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Lime filtration for dim courts Pilla’s light lime-based indoor option is designed to make dim surroundings appear brighter while supporting definition and depth perception. It suits poorly lit facilities and illuminated outdoor courts where a dark tint would be undesirable. Chromashift and Infra Red technologies are included for visual comfort. Best for:
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98AR
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Nearly clear with anti-reflective technology With 98% light transmission, the 98AR offers Pilla’s clearest view in this lineup. Anti-reflective technology helps minimize distracting lens reflections from overhead lights while preserving natural color. It is a versatile choice for players who want minimal tint for indoor or nighttime matches. Best for:
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26CIED
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Versatile full-sun performance With 26% light transmission, this lens balances a comfortably shaded view with vivid color and definition. Chromashift and Infra Red technologies are designed to support visual clarity and comfort, making it a versatile option for regular outdoor competition. Best for:
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18CED
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Lighting: Bright sunshine A silver-mirrored option for strong outdoor sunlight, designed to offer glare control with a lighter view than the 9.5CIED. Chromashift and Enhanced Definition technologies support color definition and viewing comfort during bright matches. Best for:
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80CMOS
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Lighting: Indoor and moderate-to-low outdoor light Designed to retain a bright view while improving separation between the ball and darker surroundings. It suits indoor venues with steady artificial lighting and overcast outdoor courts where a darker sun lens could reduce visibility. Best for:
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98IAR
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Lighting: Indoor and nighttime Listed under this code for Zeus, this nearly clear option is described by Pilla as transmitting 98% of available light. Anti-reflective technology helps minimize distracting lens reflections while retaining natural color. Best for:
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82CIHG
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Lighting: Low light Listed under this code for Zeus, this pink-based option is described as enhancing contrast in dim conditions and artificial lighting. Pilla’s description includes Chromashift and Infra Red technologies for definition and viewing comfort. Best for:
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L 9.5SED
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Lighting: Very bright sunshine The darkest Vista option in this guide transmits 9.5% of visible light for a deeply shaded outdoor view. Pilla describes color-enhancing filtration together with LIVE coatings, which are designed to reduce unwanted light scatter and visual distractions on both lens surfaces. Best for:
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L 18SED
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Lighting: Strong outdoor sunshine A darker alternative to 26CIED with a similar visual character, designed for stronger outdoor illumination. It balances brightness control with enhancement across the color spectrum to help the ball stand apart from its surroundings. Includes Pilla’s LIVE coating technology. Best for:
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L 26SED
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Lighting: Bright outdoor light Designed to soften strong daylight while enhancing color and definition across the visual field. The filter aims to make moving objects more distinct without a pronounced change in natural color balance. LIVE coatings address light scatter and visual noise at the lens surfaces. Best for:
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L 62SED
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Lighting: Diminishing and low-to-moderate light An Enhanced Definition option that emphasizes the boundaries of visual details while retaining balanced color. It is designed to make the ball, court lines and other visual cues easier to separate as illumination changes or fades. Includes LIVE coating technology. Best for:
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L 62SHW
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Lighting: Medium and changing light A pink-based option intended to enrich contrast and depth cues in shade, cloudy weather and early or late daylight. Pilla describes Chromashift and Infra Red technologies alongside LIVE coatings to support definition and comfort through changing illumination. Best for:
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L 98AR
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Lighting: Indoor and nighttime A nearly clear option with 98% light transmission, designed for players seeking minimal tint and natural color. Anti-reflective technology controls distracting reflections from artificial lighting, while LIVE coatings address unwanted light scatter at the lens surfaces. Best for:
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L 92SL
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Lighting: Indoor light Targeted filtration emphasizes lime-green and yellow ball colors while reducing the prominence of surrounding tones. It is designed to draw visual attention toward the ball against indoor backgrounds. LIVE coatings help reduce surface-related light scatter and visual distractions. Best for:
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Pilla Sport Shooting Eyewear
From sunny open fields to shaded woods and changing light on the clay course, the right eyewear starts with a comfortable fit and a lens chosen for the scene. Pilla combines interchangeable frame systems with ZEISS optics and specialized color filtration to help you build a setup around your conditions.
The Technology Behind the View
Lightweight frames and interchangeable lenses
Pilla designs its frames around low weight, comfort and repeated use. Its interchangeable lens systems let you select a different filter as the light or background changes. Frame materials, adjustments and prescription-insert compatibility depend on the model. Select the frame geometry that fits you first, then choose compatible lenses for your activities.
ZEISS lens precision
Pilla develops its lenses with ZEISS, pairing lens geometry with the corresponding frame to preserve optical quality. Pilla identifies genuine ZEISS lenses by the ZEISS “Z” mark on the back surface. Its ZEISS lens platform includes UV protection and multilayer anti-reflective coatings intended to reduce distracting reflections, with surface treatments that help resist smudges, shed water and make cleaning easier.
Eye science: balance light and color
A comfortable view depends on how much light reaches your eyes and how clearly details separate from the background. Pilla’s approach combines optical clarity with filtration selected for the lighting, activity and surrounding colors. A darker filter can be comfortable in intense sunshine; a lighter filter retains more available light in shade or overcast conditions. Enhanced Definition filters favor overall scene detail, while other filters selectively emphasize a target color or reduce a competing background.
Chromashift and specialized filter families
Chromashift uses tuned color filtration to change the relative prominence of selected colors. Enhanced Definition (ED) aims for balanced enhancement across the scene; High Contrast (HC) increases color separation; Neutralizer (N) filters suppress green backgrounds; and Max Orange filters emphasize orange clay targets. A filter selected to highlight orange clays may create a different view than you want for live game, so match the filter to the activity.
ICE and Infra Red coating technology
Pilla’s ICE/IR platform combines color-tuning coatings with surface treatments designed to manage water and oils. Pilla describes hydrophobic and hydrophilic technologies that help reduce backside fogging and simplify cleaning. The coatings also complement the lens pigments to refine color enhancement. The precise coating package varies by filter; consult the selected lens specifications.
Progressive filtration and CGR
Pilla’s progressive filtration changes tint and light transmission from the top to the bottom of the lens. This lets you look through different filter zones; it describes a filtration gradient, rather than a prescription reading addition. CGR is a separate glare-management platform that combines controlled reflection reduction with color tuning. Pilla’s CGR overview specifies compatibility with Outlaw X6, so these filters require a compatibility check before ordering.
Pilla Shooting Sports Lens Color Descriptions
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9.5CIED
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Lens tone: Brown, Amber Lighting: Direct Sun A dark brown-amber sun filter with extra emphasis on red, yellow and orange. It offers a more color-enhanced view than the comparatively neutral 10CED. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert Hunting-series selection: Sportsman Kit |
18CED
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Lens tone: Brown, Amber Lighting: Full Sun A brown-amber Enhanced Definition option for bright outdoor light. It offers broad color definition for shooters who prefer a balanced scene rather than strong selective color shifts. Listed environments: Desert Hunting-series selection: Field Kit |
38CIED
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Lens tone: Brown, Amber Lighting: Mid Yellow Light A medium-light brown-amber filter with balanced enhancement across the scene. Choose it when broad definition is more desirable than aggressive manipulation of target color. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert, Snow Hunting-series selection: Field Kit |
54CIHC
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Lens tone: Orange, Red Lighting: Medium Grey Light, Diminishing Light A red-orange medium-light contrast option with stronger color emphasis than 52CHC. Pilla specifically recommends it for live birds and includes it in the Sportsman Kit. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert Hunting-series selection: Sportsman Kit |
80HC
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Lens tone: Yellow Lighting: Low Light, Indoor A yellow low-light contrast filter developed from 76HC. It is included in Pilla’s Field Kit and is designed for a bright view with additional front-surface glare control. Listed environments: Open Field, Snow, Indoor Hunting-series selection: Field Kit |
92CIL
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Lens tone: Green Lighting: Ultra-Low Light, Indoor A light lime-green filter for very dim and indoor conditions. Pilla also recommends it for small game and includes it in the Sportsman Kit. Listed environments: Snow, Indoor Hunting-series selection: Sportsman Kit |
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7CIED
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Lens tone: Brown, Amber Lighting: Direct Sun Espresso Bean combines a very dark sun filter with broad color enhancement. It is an option for strong direct sunshine when comfortable shading is the priority. Listed environments: Desert, Open Field |
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9.5CIED
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Lens tone: Brown, Amber Lighting: Direct Sun A dark brown-amber sun filter with extra emphasis on red, yellow and orange. It offers a more color-enhanced view than the comparatively neutral 10CED. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert Hunting-series selection: Sportsman Kit |
10CED
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Lens tone: Brown, Amber Lighting: Direct Sun A dark Enhanced Definition filter for direct sunshine. It emphasizes the overall scene rather than concentrating on a single target color. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert |
12CIBB
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Lens tone: Purple Lighting: Direct Sun Blueberry reduces the prominence of green surroundings while emphasizing orange clay targets. The purple filter is intended for strong sunlight. Listed environments: Green Trees |
15CIHC
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Lens tone: Red, Purple Lighting: Full Sun A red-purple high-contrast filter that emphasizes orange and pink targets while suppressing green surroundings. Pilla recommends it for bright conditions, including sunlight filtered by cloud. Listed environments: Green Trees, Open Field |
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18CED
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Lens tone: Brown, Amber Lighting: Full Sun A brown-amber Enhanced Definition option for bright outdoor light. It offers broad color definition for shooters who prefer a balanced scene rather than strong selective color shifts. Listed environments: Desert Hunting-series selection: Field Kit |
19CIN
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Lens tone: Purple Lighting: Full Sun, Mid Yellow Light A dark purple neutralizer with a red component, designed to separate orange targets from green foliage. It suits sunny to moderately bright conditions. Listed environments: Green Trees |
21GICP
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Lens tone: Orange Lighting: Full Sun Ghost Pepper is an orange-emphasizing filter for full sunshine. Its targeted color enhancement is designed to keep clay details distinct while intensifying target color. Listed environments: Open Field |
25CIEB
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Lens tone: Purple Lighting: Full Sun Elderberry combines purple filtration with strong green-background suppression. It is designed to create pronounced target separation in sunny conditions. Listed environments: Green Trees |
26CIED
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Lens tone: Brown, Amber Lighting: Full Sun, Mid Yellow Light An amber-toned Enhanced Definition filter that raises definition throughout the scene. It is a balanced option for full sunshine and moderately bright daylight. Listed environments: Desert |
28CR
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Lens tone: Red Lighting: Full Sun, Mid Yellow Light Raspberry is a red-based filter for vivid target color in sunny, open environments. Pilla also identifies it for driven pheasant presentations against open sky. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert |
29CIMX
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Lens tone: Orange Lighting: Mid Yellow Light A Max Orange option designed for bright white cloud cover. It concentrates on orange clay visibility when the sky is bright without direct sunshine. Listed environments: Open Field |
30CDC
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Lens tone: Blue Lighting: Full Sun, Mid Yellow Light A specialized color-shifting filter that makes an orange target appear dark gray or black. It is intended to increase contrast against bright white or gray backgrounds. Listed environments: Open Field, Snow |
30CIHB
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Lens tone: Purple Lighting: Mid Yellow Light Huckleberry suppresses green foliage while emphasizing orange target edges. Its purple neutralizer profile covers full sunshine through medium illumination. Listed environments: Green Trees, Snow |
30CMOS
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Lens tone: Orange Lighting: Mid Yellow Light An orange-based Chromashift Max Orange filter listed for moderately bright daylight. Its application is orange-target emphasis in open terrain. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert |
31CIHP
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Lens tone: Red, Pink, Purple Lighting: Full Sun, Mid Yellow Light Passion Fruit blends red, pink and purple for high contrast in bright, partly cloudy conditions. It fills a brightness range between the darker 15CIHC and lighter 47CIHC. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert |
35CIA
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Lens tone: Pink, Purple Lighting: Mid Yellow Light Fig blends a purple neutralizer with cherry-red color enhancement. It is designed for green backgrounds in daylight below full-sun intensity. Listed environments: Green Trees |
36CPOM
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Lens tone: Red, Orange Lighting: Mid Yellow Light An orange-red filter that emphasizes orange clay details in open terrain. It sits between darker and lighter Max Orange options for moderately bright conditions. Listed environments: Open Field |
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38CIED
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Lens tone: Brown, Amber Lighting: Mid Yellow Light A medium-light brown-amber filter with balanced enhancement across the scene. Choose it when broad definition is more desirable than aggressive manipulation of target color. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert, Snow Hunting-series selection: Field Kit |
39CIG
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Lens tone: Red, Pink Lighting: Mid Yellow Light A red-pink filter intended to emphasize target color while retaining a balanced view. Pilla developed the profile with red/green color-recognition difficulties in mind. Listed environments: Green Trees, Open Field, Desert, Snow, Indoor |
40CN
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Lens tone: Purple Lighting: Mid Yellow Light A medium-light purple neutralizer that suppresses foliage and emphasizes orange and pink targets. Pilla identifies the newer 42CILA as its replacement moving forward. Listed environments: Green Trees, Snow |
42CDKX
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Lens tone: Red, Orange Lighting: Mid Yellow Light Designed for bright, flat white or gray skies where targets can lose contrast. It combines orange emphasis with filtration also intended to help lime-green targets stand apart. Listed environments: Open Field, Snow |
42CILA
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Lens tone: Purple Lighting: Mid Yellow Light Lavender is a medium-light purple neutralizer positioned between 30CIHB and 52CIN. Pilla presents it as the newer alternative to 40CN for this lighting range. Listed environments: Green Trees |
46CIPA
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Lens tone: Orange Lighting: Mid Yellow Light Papaya is a medium-light Orange Max filter. It emphasizes orange target visibility and definition at the target boundary. Listed environments: Open Field |
47CIHC
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Lens tone: Red, Purple Lighting: Medium cloud-filtered yellow daylight (description); metadata also tags medium gray light A red-purple contrast filter evolved from Pilla’s 50RHC. Its narrative description favors cloud-filtered daylight with a yellow cast rather than uniformly gray overcast. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert, Snow |
50CIS
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Lens tone: Pink, Red Lighting: Mid Yellow Light Strawberry combines red and pink for a balanced contrast increase in medium light. Pilla specifically identifies applications on clay courses and with live birds in the field. Listed environments: Open Field, Snow |
52CHC
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Lens tone: Red, Orange Lighting: Mid Yellow Light A red-orange Chromashift filter that strengthens contrast in medium daylight. Pilla also lists this code on its Stinger, Mustang and Executive hunting glasses. Listed environments: Open Field, Snow |
52CIN
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Lens tone: Purple Lighting: Mid Yellow Light, Diminishing Light A lighter purple neutralizer for medium and fading light. It suppresses green backgrounds while emphasizing orange targets when a brighter view is needed. Listed environments: Green Trees |
53CIK
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Lens tone: Green Lighting: Medium Grey Light, Flat Light Kiwi is a green-based filter for medium-gray, flat illumination. It is designed to address washed-out target presentations and is also identified for lime-green targets. Listed environments: Open Field |
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54CIHC
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Lens tone: Orange, Red Lighting: Medium Grey Light, Diminishing Light A red-orange medium-light contrast option with stronger color emphasis than 52CHC. Pilla specifically recommends it for live birds and includes it in the Sportsman Kit. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert Hunting-series selection: Sportsman Kit |
56CIBO
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Lens tone: Orange Lighting: Mid Yellow Light, Diminishing Light Blood Orange emphasizes red and yellow components of the scene. It is a stronger variation on Pilla’s peach filtration for medium-to-fading light and action shooting. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert |
58CIP
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Lens tone: Yellow, Orange Lighting: Mid Yellow Light, Diminishing Light Persimmon emphasizes orange target definition as daylight fades. It combines yellow-orange filtration with contrast for more difficult gray-light presentations. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert, Snow |
60CMOS
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Lens tone: Orange Lighting: Low Light An orange Chromashift Max Orange option listed for low light. It focuses on orange target visibility in open terrain and other low-light environments. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert, Snow |
62CIED
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Lens tone: Brown, Amber, Orange Lighting: Diminishing Light A lighter Enhanced Definition filter with broad, balanced color enhancement. It is designed for fading light when scene detail is wanted without a strong selective color shift. Listed environments: Open Field |
62CIHW
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Lens tone: Pink Lighting: Mid Yellow Light, Diminishing Light Watermelon uses a pink base for a restrained increase in orange target color. It is a calmer alternative to more aggressive orange-enhancing filters in medium-to-fading light. Listed environments: Open Field, Snow |
64CIB
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Lens tone: Yellow Lighting: Diminishing Light A yellow-based filter with a copper coating, designed for diminished and gray illumination. Pilla identifies both clay-target and live-game applications. Listed environments: Open Field, Snow |
RHCP
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Lens tone: Red Lighting: Mid Yellow Light Chili Pepper provides a balanced orange-target boost in medium light. It is intended for shooters who want strong target visibility with less extreme saturation than Max Orange filters. Listed environments: Open Field |
65CIMN
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Lens tone: Pink, Purple Lighting: Low Light A pink-purple neutralizer for dimmer conditions. It combines foliage suppression with a comparatively subtle orange-color boost. Listed environments: Green Trees |
68CIHC
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Lens tone: Purple Lighting: Low Light A low-light purple/red contrast filter with stronger orange emphasis than 65CIMN. Unlike 65CIMN, it does not use the same green-neutralizing profile. Listed environments: Open Field |
69CIPE
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Lens tone: Orange Lighting: Diminishing Light, Flat Light, Low Light A peach-blush filter with a ruby-red component for fading daylight. Its description favors low yellow-toned light rather than a continuous gray cloud ceiling. Listed environments: Green Trees, Open Field |
70CIGA
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Lens tone: Green Lighting: Diminishing Light, Low Light Green Apple sits between Kiwi and the lighter 92CIL. It offers a green-based option for flat, fading and lower-light conditions. Listed environments: Green Trees, Open Field |
72CIMX
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Lens tone: Orange Lighting: Low Light, Ultra-Low Light, Indoor An orange-enhancing filter for flat and very dim illumination. It is designed to retain target contrast when the available light limits stronger lens pigmentation. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert, Snow |
78CIHC
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Lens tone: Yellow Lighting: Low Light, Ultra-Low Light, Indoor Loquat is a light yellow filter for flat, dim and indoor illumination. Pilla identifies applications with clay and paper targets. Listed environments: Open Field, Snow, Indoor |
80CMOS
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Lens tone: Purple Lighting: Flat Light, Ultra-Low Light, Indoor A light purple filter listed for flat light, very low illumination and indoor use. Its listed technology includes Chromashift, ICE, Infra Red and High Contrast. Listed environments: Snow, Indoor |
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80HC
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Lens tone: Yellow Lighting: Low Light, Indoor A yellow low-light contrast filter developed from 76HC. It is included in Pilla’s Field Kit and is designed for a bright view with additional front-surface glare control. Listed environments: Open Field, Snow, Indoor Hunting-series selection: Field Kit |
82CIRG
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Lens tone: Pink Lighting: Low Light Red Grapefruit is a light pink filter for dim conditions. It offers a restrained color-profile adjustment intended to retain brightness and definition. Listed environments: Desert, Open Field |
85CICA
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Lens tone: Brown, Orange Lighting: Flat Light, Low Light Cantaloupe is a warm brown-orange option for flat and low light. It follows the broad Enhanced Definition approach rather than isolating a single color. Listed environments: Desert, Open Field, Green Trees, Snow, Indoor |
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92CIL
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Lens tone: Green Lighting: Ultra-Low Light, Indoor A light lime-green filter for very dim and indoor conditions. Pilla also recommends it for small game and includes it in the Sportsman Kit. Listed environments: Snow, Indoor Hunting-series selection: Sportsman Kit |
98AR
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Lens tone: Clear Lighting: Indoor, Night A nearly clear filter for indoor and nighttime use. Back-surface anti-reflective treatment addresses distracting lens reflections while the light tint preserves a bright view. Listed environments: Indoor, Snow |
Progressive Filtration Options
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CIC
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Lens tone: Red, Pink Lighting: Mid Yellow Light Cherry is a red-pink progressive filter with orange and pink target emphasis. Its filtration varies across the lens; Pilla also identifies it for some red/green color-recognition needs. Listed environments: Open Field, Snow |
CIL
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Lens tone: Yellow Lighting: Low Light, Indoor Lemon is a yellow high-contrast progressive filter for low light. Transmission varies from 70% at the top to 95% at the bottom, offering different brightness zones. Listed environments: Green Trees, Open Field, Indoor |
CILM
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Lens tone: Green Lighting: Ultra-Low Light, Indoor Lime uses the 92CIL color profile in a progressive design for very dim conditions, woods and artificial lights. Listed transmission changes from 75% above to 99% below. Listed environments: Green Trees, Open Field, Snow, Indoor |
CIM
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Lens tone: Pink, Orange Lighting: Full Sun, Mid Yellow Light Max Orange progressive changes from orange above to soft pink below. Listed transmission ranges from 30% to 70%, giving the wearer different brightness and color zones. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert, Snow |
CIN
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Lens tone: Purple Lighting: Full Sun, Mid Yellow Light A purple progressive neutralizer for green backgrounds. Listed transmission ranges from 20% above to 68% below, allowing a change of viewing zone as conditions vary. Listed environments: Green Trees |
CIPDF
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Lens tone: Amber, Pink, Orange Lighting: Mid Yellow Light Dragon Fruit blends Persimmon and Watermelon filter characteristics in a progressive design. It is intended for orange-target emphasis in medium illumination. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert |
CIPED
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Lens tone: Amber, Pink, Orange Lighting: Direct Sun, Full Sun An Enhanced Definition progressive for strong sunshine. It changes from amber-brown above to yellow below, with listed transmission from 22% to 78%. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert |
CGR Filtration Options
Compatibility: Pilla’s CGR technology page identifies these lenses for Outlaw X6.
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CCGR
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Lens tone: Green, Yellow Lighting: Mid Yellow Light Citrine combines green-background suppression with a brighter green-yellow view. It offers a CGR alternative to the purple-red appearance of many neutralizers. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert |
PCGR
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Lens tone: Pink Lighting: Diminishing Light Pink Diamond supplies a restrained orange and pink target boost in fading light. Pilla identifies open fields, mixed backgrounds and desert settings. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert |
SCGR
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Lens tone: Purple Lighting: Mid Yellow Light Sapphire combines a purple green-background neutralizer with CGR glare management. It is intended for shooters seeking target separation against foliage. Listed environments: Green Trees |
RCGR
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Lens tone: Brown, Amber Lighting: Full Sun, Mid Yellow Light Ruby emphasizes orange targets within the CGR range. It is designed for sunny through moderately bright conditions with attention to clay edge definition. Listed environments: Open Field |
LQGR
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Lens tone: Brown, Amber Lighting: Full Sun, Mid Yellow Light Light Quartz provides broad color enhancement with a lighter view than Dark Quartz. Its listed application covers full sunshine through moderately bright daylight. Listed environments: Open Field, Snow |
DQGR
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Lens tone: Brown, Amber Lighting: Direct Sun Dark Quartz is a direct-sun CGR option with balanced enhancement across the scene. It is intended for shading without favoring one color strongly. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert, Snow |
RGHL
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Lens tone: Red, Purple Lighting: Direct Sun, Full Sun, Mid Yellow Light A CGR filter developed for some red/green color-recognition difficulties in brighter light. It emphasizes orange and red target information. Listed environments: Open Field, Desert |
RGLL
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Lens tone: Red, Purple Lighting: Mid Yellow Light, Diminishing Light, Low Light A lighter CGR companion to RGHL for medium-to-low illumination. It uses a related red/green color-enhancement approach with a brighter viewing profile. Listed environments: Green Trees, Open Field, Desert |
