The Most Popular Lenses for IPSC Shooting: An Overview
IPSC shooting is not just about precision, technique and speed, but also about optimal visibility. Choosing the right lens can be crucial for finding your way around in different lighting situations and environments. In this article, we present some of the most popular lenses that have become established among IPSC shooters. These high-performance lenses offer special technologies and coatings that make shooting easier and optimize the viewing experience.
9.5CIED: Maximum performance in bright sunlight
The 9.5CIED is the glass with the lowest light transmission, designed for the harshest sunlight conditions. Its intense color rendering is particularly striking, with red, yellow and orange tones being particularly emphasized. This enhancement of the warm colors ensures a vivid and high-contrast view, making it easier for the shooter to quickly acquire and react to targets.
10CED: Perfect control in direct sunlight
The 10CED lens is the ideal choice for shooters looking for relaxed and sharp vision in bright light conditions. It minimizes visual fatigue and ensures precise color reproduction and a clear field of view thanks to the advanced Enhance Definition technology. This lens is particularly impressive in direct sunlight due to its ability to filter glare and relieve eye strain.
26CIED: Advanced IR coating for optimal color control
The 26CIED glass with Chromashift IR is a further development of the popular 26ED lens. With a light amber tint and a striking gold ring, it ensures precise color reproduction and excellent light control. This glass is particularly suitable for shooters who need excellent color enhancement and clarity even in demanding lighting conditions.
31CIHC: Passion fruit for changing light conditions
The 31CIHC glass has been specially developed for lighting conditions with a transmission of 31%. With a strong color profile of purple, red and pink, it offers sharp definition and enhances contrast. Especially in diffuse lighting conditions - such as those caused by changing clouds - this glass enables a relaxed view and optimizes target acquisition.
50CIS: Strawberry filter for medium light conditions
The 50CIS glass, also known as the strawberry filter, offers a sophisticated combination of color accuracy and contrast enhancement. With a slightly pink tint, it is particularly suitable for use on clay courts or in field environments. This all-round lens is ideal for medium light conditions and impresses with its balanced color representation and clear view of targets.
64CIB: Copper-coated lens for gray light conditions
The 64CIB lens is specially designed for gray light conditions. It combines the benefits of Chromashift pigments with a copper coating to provide improved visual perception. This lens offers a clear and sharp view thanks to the innovative coating.
78CIHC: Super-bright glass for low-light situations
The 78CIHC, also known as Loquat, is an essential low-light lens. Thanks to the new ICE IR color enhancement technology, it lights up the field of view and makes it easier to acquire targets in low light. The anti-reflective coating minimizes annoying reflections and ensures a smooth, clear visual image, even in low light conditions.
84CHCG: Chromashift technology for low light
This lens offers crisp low-light vision and stands out with its new color tuning. The natural color profile enables precise target acquisition while minimizing glare. Those who have already worked with the Watermelon lens will appreciate the 84CHCG lens as an improved low-light version.
92CIL: Lime color profile for low light
The 92CIL lens is specifically designed for low-light conditions and is based on the proven 94HC lens. It uses ZEISS Chromashift technology to provide improved color enhancement and is characterized by its clear lime color profile. The lens also minimizes glare thanks to advanced coating technology.
98AR: Maximum clarity through transparency
The 98AR glass is the most transparent glass in Pilla's range and is specifically designed for situations where the most pristine and clear view is needed. With almost crystal-clear optics and a highly effective anti-reflective coating on the back, it ensures exceptional clarity and minimal visual distractions. The glass is ideal for shooters looking for maximum light transmission without color distortion. Especially indoors or in very low light conditions, the 98AR enables unparalleled visibility and ensures precise target acquisition without annoying light reflections.
Conclusion: The right choice of lenses is crucial
Each of these lenses offers specific advantages for different lighting conditions and shooting environments. Whether it's bright sunlight, diffuse clouds or low light conditions, the right lens can make the difference between success and failure. IPSC shooters benefit from the wide range of specialized lenses that not only improve visibility but also maximize performance in competition. When choosing the right lens, always consider your individual needs and the environmental conditions.