Are You Dispensing TACT ?

[Clive Noble]

I've recently come across this Hoya lens.
We've been using Access and DeskTop for some time as the 'Office/Computer' type of lens, but I understand that TACT can also be used for occasional distance use.

Is anyone using it? and what are your experiences?

I'll appreciate any input. Thanks

[Clive Noble]

I don't believe it!

Thank you everyone for the lack of answers.... this can only mean that this is a dud lens.

Tell me I'm wrong.... or right! someone...... please........ pretty please !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Joann Raytar]

Clive,

To be honest I have never heard of the Hoya TACT. Perhaps the lens has different trade names depending on location?

[Steve Machol]

That may be the case. The Sola VIP was known as the Graduate everyplace except North America.

[John R]

OK OK

It is avaiable in the UK under "TACT" 1,2 or 3....

Hoyalux TACT is a multifocal design based on an advanced calculation method, the 'Transmission-Based Lens Design' principle. Hoyalux Tact 'Indoor' is a progressive design intended for middle distances, with wide distortion-free reading and mid areas. Three dimensional sight is also possible from a distance. There are three different types of Hoyalux Tact: Tact 1, 2 and 3, depending on your requirements.

I have NO idea of what they are like, as i too had never heard of them...You just got me curious so i had a nozy round the Hoya You need to go to Products/About lenses/Lens types/Plastic lens types....

[Clive Noble]

Thanks for the answers, and Steve, you've solved one of those niggling questions I've had for years....... "What happened to the Graduate?"

It was a great lens in its time and over the years the VIP ( I realise now, a 'name-changer' )and Xcel too (which we still use as our real basic starter.

John, thanks for the info, I'll check it out.