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If you want the best vision possible, then you want your lenses to be made by Zeiss. We understand that the multitude of options Zeiss has can be quite confusing, so here's a breakdown of everything Zeiss has to offer... Lens Material Options... Zeiss Germany is distinct from other manufacturers who produce Zeiss lenses all over the world. Often, the Zeiss name is licensed and then the lenses are made by independent labs. Zeiss Germany works with a specific set of materials -