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    Nikon vs Essilor Lenses

    So I just found out last week that Nikon uses Essilor as their lens supplier. Does anyone know if the lenses they use are exactly the same? Like is a Nikon I just a rebranded Ovation or a Natural or something?

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    I believe nikon has a partnership with essilor but essilor is essilor and nikon is nikon to my knowlege anyway.

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    sort of a distinction without a difference.
    same polymer, same coating, lenses with front sides and backsides, sold at obscene prices, with nonsense marketing and a roster of names for "different" products which for the most part, are all the same.
    somehow and by magic, E can sell a "lower" level progressive on line direct to consumer (frames direct?) with no problem, without eyecodes and visioffices and pixie opti dust.

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    Quote Originally Posted by optimensch View Post
    sort of a distinction without a difference.
    same polymer, same coating, lenses with front sides and backsides, sold at obscene prices, with nonsense marketing and a roster of names for "different" products which for the most part, are all the same.
    somehow and by magic, E can sell a "lower" level progressive on line direct to consumer (frames direct?) with no problem, without eyecodes and visioffices and pixie opti dust.
    +1. I would avoid both of them like the plague.

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    The Nikon lenses sold in America are the E Accolade and Accolade Freedom. Check your progressive identifier.
    Wesley S. Scott, MBA, MIS, ABOM, NCLE-AC, LDO - SC & GA

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    They're different in Canada. Flatter base curves. Fitting height 2mm above the cross. No prism thinning.

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    Are they worth the extra cost?

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    Quote Originally Posted by stedel View Post
    Are they worth the extra cost?
    Extra cost? The Nikon series in Canada has a range of progressive lenses priced similarly to any other lens manufacturer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by edKENdance View Post
    Extra cost? The Nikon series in Canada has a range of progressive lenses priced similarly to any other lens manufacturer.
    And Wal*Mart is pimping the h#ll out of them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Judy Canty View Post
    And Wal*Mart is pimping the h#ll out of them.
    I have no idea what Walmart sells but oddly enough it has come to my attention that Costco up here sells the Essilor Accolade Freedom which is making **** confusing. Have to be careful because there is a Varilux lens also called a Freedom and there is no Accolade up here. The Accolade up here is called a Biofit but Costco is American and uses the American names for everything.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Judy Canty View Post
    And Wal*Mart is pimping the h#ll out of them.
    www.nikoneyes.com

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    Different story in Canada

    http://www.nikonlenswear.ca/

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    Same story here.

    http://www.nikonlenswear.us

    Look for Nikon Eyes in a Walmart near you soon.
    A Nikon is a Nikon (and partially an Essilor).

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    Quote Originally Posted by OIC View Post
    Same story here.

    http://www.nikonlenswear.us

    Look for Nikon Eyes in a Walmart near you soon.
    A Nikon is a Nikon (and partially an Essilor).

    if we primarily sold Nikon lenses it would be easy enough to explain the difference. They don't use Nikon coatings on the lenses and don't offer the same warranties that you can get from an independent. For all you know they might even be selling the Privilege. :)

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    Costco in Canada has moved to their own lab production and dropped Essilor as a supplier.

    Nikon does not sell to Wally in Canada, however many sell Nikon based on the fact they dont sell to "chains". If you live in a boarder city (and even if not) I dont want my customers seeing this and "checking out what walmart has to offer".

    I think this will drive those Nikon wearers to walmart. they were sold on the brand.....bad move!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIkTlscMidE

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    Quote Originally Posted by lensguy View Post
    Costco in Canada has moved to their own lab production and dropped Essilor as a supplier.

    Nikon does not sell to Wally in Canada, however many sell Nikon based on the fact they dont sell to "chains". If you live in a boarder city (and even if not) I dont want my customers seeing this and "checking out what walmart has to offer".

    I think this will drive those Nikon wearers to walmart. they were sold on the brand.....bad move!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIkTlscMidE
    i disagree. People who already shop at WalMart will continue to shop at Walmart. People who are actually adept and care enough to know what kind of lenses they're wearing won't be duped into buying what is a very obvious Walmart branded product for the masses.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lensguy View Post
    Costco in Canada has moved to their own lab production and dropped Essilor as a supplier.

    They may have dropped Essilor as a LAB, but I can assure you that they have not dropped them as a (primary) lens supplier.

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    I think selling lenses without discussing brand is better, regardless what you are selling. I dont like to use a brand to do the "heavy lifting". "Mr Smith these are XYZ lenses, ther are the best, bla, bla bla"
    All this does is create brand loyalty to XYZ and the customer/patient leaves thinking they can see good because they have XYZ brand. I would rather not discuss (unless asked) or not discuss (not hide) the lens brand and have them leave believing they see good (and look good) because they had a great exam and were fit and sold to properly by me. MY BRAND!

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    No name in optics resonates with consumers regarding quality as much as Nikon.

    Period

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    Before I started working as a lab tech I certainly thought that Nikon lenses must be the best. I mean, they produce the best (or among the best) cameras in the world, right? From a customer's standpoint there is no reason that Nikon's well deserved reputation in camera optics shouldn't translate to a great reputation in lenses.

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    From that perspective it's amazing that no one has tried to license the Canon name, or Canon going into ophthalmic lenses, because of a similar (or in my opinion) better name recognition

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    What about Pentax? Used to be what we used at LC back in the day. Maybe still do? For me personally if there's one sure fire way to kill a credible name brand is to associate it with Walmart.

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    Quote Originally Posted by edKENdance View Post
    What about Pentax? Used to be what we used at LC back in the day. Maybe still do? For me personally if there's one sure fire way to kill a credible name brand is to associate it with Walmart.
    Now owned by Seiko.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OIC View Post
    Now owned by Seiko.

    Which may be owned by Hoya.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fezz View Post
    Which may be owned by Hoya.
    Yup. Sorry, forgot to update my scorecard. Tough to keep up with the acquisitions.

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