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Caspian

Caspian - Photochromatic Matt Black
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Caspian

Caspian

$289.99
PolarisedPhotochromic
ColourCaspian - Photochromatic Matt Black
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Best for

  • OffshoreHeaviest cut. Light off a moving surface all day.

Lens & frame

  • Glass lensBenchmark clarity. Hardest surface.
  • PhotochromicDarkens in sun, clears as light drops.
  • HydrophobicSpray clears without a wipe.
  • OleophobicSunscreen and bait wipe off once.
  • Anti-reflectiveNo ghost image from behind.
  • TR-90 frameBends and comes back.
  • Megol gripsGrips harder wet than dry.
  • Side shieldsClip in for wind and side light.
Description

The Caspian is the perfect combination of style and function. Featuring our latest removable side-blinkers. This unique feature ensures the wearer can have maximum glare reduction on the water, and still feel comfortable wearing their glasses down at the local.
Specifications
Lens
Tint
Smoke
Category
2–3
Material
Glass
Polarisation
Polarised
Photochromic
Yes
Coatings
Anti-reflective, Hydrophobic, Oleophobic
Best for
Offshore
Frame
Colour
Matt Black
Finish
Matte
Material
TR-90
Caspian front view: total width 141 mm, lens 55 mm, bridge 8 mm
55Lens
8Bridge
134Arm
141Width

All measurements in mm

15 reviews

Which lens

Which lens do I need?

Location first, lens second. Find where you fish, then the lens that suits it.

FlatsContrast over cut. Seeing the fish before it sees you.
Recommended Brown Gold over brown
EstuaryStructure and colour change, not distance.
Recommended Brown Green over brown
ReefHard overhead light over clear water.
Recommended Blue over smoke Gold over brown
OffshoreHeaviest cut. Light off a moving surface all day.
Recommended Blue over smoke Smoke
Low lightFirst and last hour. Detail out of very little light.
Recommended Rose Gold over rose
OvercastFlat light, no shadows to read from.
Recommended Rose Brown

Every LXD lens is polarised. Category 3; photochromic Category 2–3.

the tech

Into the details

Cut for fishing, not a display case. Upper coverage handles low-sun angles; wrap construction shuts out the light that sneaks in at the sides.

LXD Caspian frame, three-quarter front view with side shields fitted LXD Caspian frame, side view with side shield fitted LXD Caspian frame, rear view
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  • Megol nose pads and temples

    Megol nose pads and temples

    Anti-slip megol on the nose pads and the temples, the two points that carry the frame. It grips harder wet than dry, which is the opposite of how most frame materials behave.

  • TR-90 frame

    TR-90 frame

    Hand-polished ultra-flex nylon with 100% memory. Salt, heat, spray and a hard knock against a gunwale. It comes back.

  • Removable side shields, on Baja and Caspian

    Removable side shields, on Baja and Caspian

    Clipped in, they close the temple gap against side light and wind. Take them off and the same frame is ready for everyday wear.

  • Anti-reflective, on the rear

    Anti-reflective, on the rear

    With the sun over your shoulder, that is the difference between a clean view and a ghost image.

  • Hydrophobic

    Hydrophobic

    Water beads and runs off rather than sheeting across the lens, so spray and rain clear without a wipe.

  • Oleophobic

    Oleophobic

    Sunscreen, bait and fingerprints sit on top of the coating instead of into it, and one wipe takes them off rather than moving them around.

See the difference

The surface stops behaving like a mirror

Light reflecting off the surface of water is organised on a single plane, and that organised light is what an angler experiences as glare.

Reef from the bow, fish visible through the surface The same reef scene washed out by surface glare
GlarePolarised

The water does not get darker. The surface stops behaving like a mirror.
Illustration: the same reef scene with surface glare, and as seen through a polarised lens. Every LXD lens is polarised.

Photochromic

One lens instead of two in the console

A photochromic lens changes tint with the amount of ultraviolet reaching it. Sun out, it darkens. Conditions dim, it lightens.

It suits a session that will not sit still: before light into the middle of the day, out through the heads into open water, under the bimini and then standing on the bow.

Worth knowing
  • Ultraviolet, not brightness. Most windscreens filter UV, so behind glass it will not reach full tint.
  • Cold gives a darker lens and a slower return to clear.
  • Heat does the reverse.
LXD square frame in red tortoise with brown photochromic lenses, front view, a sea horizon reflected in the lenses
Photochromic in the LXD range · Category 2–3 · glass only

No polycarbonate model is photochromic.

Lens material

Glass or polycarbonate

Material is the use decision, not the specification compromise.

Caspian
Glass

The clearest lens on the water.

Optical clarity
Excellent
Scratch resistance
Highest available
Impact
Good
Weight
Heavier
Photochromic option
Yes, on selected models
Built for
Long sessions, sight fishing

No moulding distortion and no internal stress, so what reaches the eye is what is actually out there.

Polycarbonate

Lightweight. Built for it.

Optical clarity
Strong
Scratch resistance
Good, hard coated
Impact
Highest available
Weight
Lightest in the range
Photochromic option
No
Built for
Rough handling, all-day wear

It deflects under impact instead of breaking, which is why it is the standard in safety eyewear.

Glass is heavier. Glass is more fragile. Glass is optically better. The anglers who choose it have already made that trade and they do not go back.

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Caspian stays on the left. Pick any LXD frame on the right.

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Specified by anglers

Built for their conditions. Tailored to their specs.

We trust our anglers' expertise, they trust our technology, so you can trust the quality of every frame.

LXD team angler on the water, blue mirror lens
THE TEAM
Matt Scholz on the boat holding a large spangled emperor, blue mirror lenses Matt Scholz · Pelagic Pursuit
"Seeing into the water matters more than cutting the light above it."

Sight casts metre-plus barramundi for a living. He runs a blue mirror out in the open and photochromic brown on the flats. He specified the Scholz.

Jonny Brooks holding a giant trevally across the bow, blue mirror lenses Jonny "Brooksy" Brooks
"You can't catch what you can't see."

Came up land-based on headlands, chasing GT on topwater. Now reef, offshore and Oman. He specified the Brooksy.

Provenance

Built from within Liive

  • 1994
    Established
  • 30+
    Years
  • 2,000+
    Retail doors

30+ years of eyewear manufacturing behind every lens.

Got a question?

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We accept returns within 30 days of purchase. Items must be unused, in original condition, with all original tags attached. Sale items are only eligible for return if faulty. All returns must be requested and approved before sending anything back — log in to your account to submit a return request. See our Returns page for full details.

Every pair of Liive sunglasses is backed by a 12-month warranty against defects in workmanship and materials from the date of purchase. You'll need proof of purchase from an authorised dealer to make a claim. The warranty doesn't cover normal wear and tear, scratched or broken lenses, lost screws, fading or peeling of frames, or nose piece deterioration. See our Warranty page for full details.

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It depends on where and how you fish:

  • Brown — the best all-rounder. Handles everything from open water to estuary.
  • Green Mirror — great for inshore fishing in medium-light conditions. Excellent contrast and detail.
  • Blue Mirror — built for offshore and deepwater. Cuts glare hard in bright, open-water environments.
  • Gold Mirror — brown base with gold coating. Sharpens detail and contrast across a wide range of conditions.
  • Silver Mirror — green base with silver flash. Enhances visibility through the water surface while maintaining a classic look.
  • Smoke — reduces glare without boosting contrast or colour. Best if you prefer a natural, true-to-life view.

For the full breakdown, visit our LXD Lens Guide.

More questions? View our full FAQ

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