In their words: 67 reasons why you need a passive lens

I prefer passive over auto because I feel I can view the puddle and surrounding areas so much cleaner and clearly.---- arcingmad

I use passive lenses bc there is absolutely no risk of failure unless the lens is broken and the clarity of a passive lens is just unbeatable.---- jose._.elnino

I weld with passive lens because it’s the best when you in a tight spot and the auto dark lens won’t pick up and also for back feeding pipe looking through the bevel----adamjames_weldz

Super clear & don’t have to worry about it flashing----jbluxuryjoyas

I weld with passive lens and I do a lot of back feeding looking through the gap bevel and it don’t have a passive lens your auto darkening lens with flicker and flash your eyes----theweldingalien

I prefer passive over auto purely because I’m used to it more and have learned to use my hand eye coordination to my benefit , plus passive lenses usually come in better colors such as True Color----h.barrazadgo

Never breaks! Unless user error! ----austin7smith3

Best way to weld tubes without getting flashed and perfect for looking through the bevel technique.---- _el_dieguete

I weld with passive lens because a majority of the time I am crammed in tight spaces with minimal room or surround by pipe and various structures that could block the sensor on active lens, and let’s face it no one likes to be blinded by the bright light and end up with flash burn.---- alyssasharee

I weld with passive lens bc it’s the best their is no faults not arc flash which produces way better welds----pikebrennan_24

I mean why don’t you? They’re better for your eyes. They work no matter the condition you’re in. And most importantly, they will not arc flash you.----elmanny_24k

I weld with passive lenses because I’ve personally found that auto darks don’t work for tig and it’s easier to use a passive lenses----i_glue_da_metal_crane

I use passive whenever tig welding while looking in a mirror or through the gap----brady.zero

Passive over auto because you never have to worry about batteries dying, sensors frying out, as well as it takes more practice to get good using while flipping your hood down and staying on tie ins/restarts----parker__jacob

I like a passive lense for welding in tight places----real_deal_cameroni

I weld with a passive because that's how the old boys got it done.----james.boyd.1996

Much better clarity with a passive lens----adrian.361

I like passive lens bc how i can weld for hours and my eyes would be comfortable and they don’t flicker on me----htxraymond04

I use passive lenses for welding because they provide a consistent level of protection.---- greymwill

I weld with passive lens because it’s best with no arc flashes and keeps me from messing up a weld and getting flashed.---- landooo_tyler

No flash and much better clarity with a passive lens----payk47shawty

I use a passive lens because they are always going to be reliable.---- j.booth06

I choose passive lens for welding because I feel I see more clarity in the puddle then a auto dark and I don’t like how most flicker on Tig----gomez005_

Don’t have to worry about flicker when doing those big boy welds in tight spots and can see clear with that @oudopanda true color, only way to go----izaiah_580

I use passive lenses bc you don’t have to worry about it dying or flashing you when tig welding----bryce.hines.16

I choose passive lens over auto lens because they’re reliable. They are great in welding in confined spaces and mirror joints.---- names_james

Works and don’t have to worry about blocking a sensor and so much clear !!---- bryan_flores2

Passive lens are great you never have to worry about it flashing or running out of battery or power during a job and the puddle the surrounding area is clearer they are over all more reliable----anti_.elvis

You never have to worry about getting flashed in the middle of a bead because your hood ran out of battery. And the clarity of a passive lense is amazing.---- grady2hatedd

I use passive so I don’t have to worry about my lense dying on me and plus it’s reliable and more clear view in my opinion.----lalo_p9

No changing batteries or flashing yourself in tight spaces.----mustang__allie

I like passive bc I can see my puddles more clear and I don’t have to worry about changing batteries when I’m doing inside work----benjaminresendiz07

Doesn't randomly flash when I get jammed up in a tight spot.---- meangreenlisterine

I prefer it than a auto darkening lens it’s more clear and I don’t have to worry about it giving me flashed when I’m doing tig----ron_munoz23

I like passive lens because it is good for my eyes and I won’t have to worry about batteries it also makes the puddle clearer----txx.anali

Don’t have to worry about batteries dying out while welding----fwtx_julian_682

It’s something that I don’t have to worry about and no need to deal with battarys----tweldzs

Don't have to worry about your head being in the right spot for the sensor----crookedtreeforge

I prefer to use passive lenses because they are more practical and effective without more intense work----lucasrosa437

I never own a oudopanda shade , but I’m want one. I am a certified welder working on my license . Going to work in the field after this Month.---- jerry_rosales17

I love passive lenses since I can be reminiscent of the past og welders that didn’t have auto darkening. As well I love the clarity that it provides with a unique perspective of skill, to weld with the lenses as it allows precision to avoid arc strikes on unnecessary areas. Passive lenses bring a unique style that can’t be found in auto darkening lenses. As well they work both inside and outside without the issue of having them flickering.----skitzcuh

Makes everything so so much easier! Greatest quality and visibility.----_doughboy_0802

I am switching from auto to passive because just for the fact that I can see way more clear from a passive lense then from an auto. Seeing the puddle way more clear for some slick welds.---- seth.barajas

No flash , no batteries, feel less eyes faigue----that_crick

I go with a passive on my flip up hood for multi use like grinding and fitting----romanxmedia

I want to try using a passive lens because I’m going to take a tig class this year of college and heard passive is the way to go.----waiocruz

Passive lenses never fail! No battery!---- quarry_boi

No flashing when doing tig or doing combo----era.diego.18

Ilike passive lens be how i can weld for hours and my eyes would be comfortable and they don't flicker on me----htx.i.s.l.a.y

Passive lens is arguably just better I’ve tried auto and didn’t like it as much----tths_welders

Unlike auto shade lenses, when I'm working in tight spaces or narrow gaps the passive protects me from arc flash as not enough light can activate the sensors on most auto shades.---- the_greatbeardedone

I don’t like to the charge or change out batteries----adrianthemadman

No flash, no need to get into awkward position with back feeding looking through the pipe. Getting into weird positions and not having the adjust yourself to get the sensors to work.----dustc_3

No sé si cuenta pero lo escribiré en español. Principalmente me gustaría usar los lentes pasivos debido a que me dedico al área petrolera y al área de gas por lo que trabajo en oleoductos y bajo el sol. Al estar en largas jornadas de trabajo, prefiero usar un lente pasivo debido a que reduzco mi fatiga en la vista y porque puedo ver muchísimo mejor los detalles de mi puddle con claridad y ver todos los detalles mientras estoy soldando. Me resulta muchísimo mejor opción un lente pasivo que uno AD, el AD lo usaría más para trabajo casual o estructural, pero para un trabajo de embergadura como el pipeline, prefiero mil veces un lente pasivo, y pues si versión de true color es la mejor que he visto en el mercado, en cuestión calidad y precio, son muy buenos lentes y son los únicos en el mercado que he visto de ese tipo de calidad. También usaría un lente pasivo porque no me tengo que preocupar por las baterías si se descargan, si se cargan o no o cambiarlas, no me debo preocupar porque empiece a desactivar el modo oscuro en plena soldadura y me haga daño a los ojos. Prefiero mucho más un lente de @oudopanda para mí trabajo que uno AD.----luisd.up

it’s great for a lens and doesn’t allow flashing and it’s great to consistently work----berkley_gwynne

I prefer passive over auto because the view is alot more crisp and clear and when doing mirror welds or in tight spaces I don’t have to worry about my passive lense flashing me and sensors not working. I have always used passive and will not use anything else----bstant106r

ou never have to worry about something accidentally covering the sensor and flickering with a passive compared to a auto----briann_301

he clarity and dependability of a passive lens cannot be matched even by today’s technology of auto darkening lenses. 10+ years I’ve stuck with passive lenses and nothing with change my mind.----adventurous_for_nature

Passive because auto lenses won’t help on pipe----grifaldo_69

Passive lens is arguably just better I’ve tried auto and didn’t like it as much----tths_welders

Unlike auto shade lenses, when I'm working in tight spaces or narrow gaps the passive protects me from arc flash as not enough light can activate the sensors on most auto shades.----the_greatbeardedone

like passive lens be how i can weld for hours and my eyes would be comfortable and they don't flicker on me----htx.i.s.l.a.y

Passive lenses over auto simply because you don’t ever have to worry about getting flashed compared to auto lenses. More importantly the reliability.----your_boy_bryan_

Overall feel clarity is slightly better with passive, most importantly no flickering when back feeding or a tough to see root with tig. Once you get flashed once you never wanna experience it again.----anthonytscn_7

I use passive so I don’t have to worry about my lens flickering or dying on me and I will always have something to use no matter what----5o_freeman

I don't like to have flicker when in looking through the lens so passive eliminates that----i_like.peanuts_

I want to try using a passive lens because I’m going to take a tig class this year of college and heard passive is the way to go.----waiocruz

In their words: 67 reasons why you need a passive lens

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