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Pilla Performance Eyewear / Lens Technology

Find The Right Lens.

Every Pilla lens filtration has a light-transmission number and an attribute code that identifies its lens family and performance purpose. Explore the technologies below to understand what each lens family is designed to do and which visual characteristics may work best for your shooting environment.

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Lens Technology Guide

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01 Chromashift C

Chromashift technology manipulates the visual representation of color to intensify target registration and separation from background. Designed to enhance what matters most — the target — with a competitive advantage in color shift and clarity.

02 Enhanced Definition ED

Enhanced Definition lenses are engineered for a balanced color profile and crisp definition. A strong option when you want a vivid sight picture without over-saturating the surrounding environment.

03 High Contrast HC

High Contrast lenses increase separation at edges and improve target pop by boosting highs and lows in color resolution. Designed for shooters who want stronger contrast while maintaining visual depth.

04 Max Orange MX

Max Orange focuses filtration in the orange portion of the spectrum to maximize target registration. Built for faster acquisition when the priority is making orange targets stand out — especially against green or mixed backgrounds.

05 Neutralizer N

Neutralizer lenses compress certain colors while keeping key visual details vivid. This family is often favored when negotiating target registration against dense green backgrounds.

06 Infra Red I

Infra Red technology delivers vibrant color enhancement and crisp sight pictures using modern pigments and coatings. Designed to maintain clarity across changing conditions, from brighter environments to lower-light situations.

07 ICE Technology ICE

ICE multi-layer coating helps reduce fogging and makes lenses easier to clean by repelling oils and water. Built for real-world performance when conditions become humid, dusty or high-sweat.

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