Being a pragmatic person, I am usually more inclined to look at things from a practical perspective. What follows is something that I've learned is best for me. YMMV. Here's what I've discovered.
I have a drawer full of shooting glasses, some dating all the way back to 1979. If you need a particular color, call me.
When I am teaching in really bright sunlight, I greatly appreciate my Randolph Engineering CMT's. The glare reduction features in these lenses are a Godsend and crystal clarity isn't compromised at all. On a grey, overcast day - I reach for my light yellow tint. It brightens my surroundings and seems to add appreciably more light making this color very useful in subdued light conditions.
For my everyday - everywhere, general purpose shooting lens - I used to favor a lens with some orange in it. That color has been retired for a clear lens - clear as in no color at all. I made this switch when I discovered how much better and faster I can pick up the target coming out of shadows and dark spots. Additionally, my bird/barrel pictures are sharper than they have ever been. I'd previously read about these advantages but old habits die hard. I won't be going back though. The experts were right about the advantages of a clear lens and I can see why. No pun intended. Multiple lens colors are a good idea to cope with changing light conditions but let's be perfectly clear about the advantages of a lens with no color at all.
