Any experiences whit Fenix flashlights?

[DrU2]

Hi all,
I would like to extend my EDC by a flashlight. I just picked out Fenix flashlights, but haven't any experiences with them.

The type L1D CE looks like suitable for me. The L2D CE is to big for EDC on the belt,I think.

So, guys any advice for me??

Thanks to all

DrU2

[LeeCQC]

I have no experience with Fenix, though I've heard they are nice lights. However, I EDC (and I mean it's -always- with me) a Surefire E1L and it's absolutely fantastic. :spyder:

[carrot]

Despite being the wrong subforum... Yes, the Fenix L1D is good. The L2D will fit snugly in a Mini Maglite holster. I have dozens of Fenix lights myself and I am quite happy with them.

[dalefuller]

Don't know anythig about Fenix. I use a couple of Streamlight TL2s. They're small and work fine for me. The xenon ones are extremely bright and work equally well for reading small numbers outdoors at night from a moving car or looking around inside a computer or printer.

[Blue72]

I am not crazy about the build quality of the fenix otherwise it is a good light

I am a big fan of the arc flashlight, it is perfect for edc. Its durability has a proven track record and it can run on a dead battery if you wanted to.

here is a video of the light running on a dead cell

http://www.arcflashlight.com/media/Arcvsmag.wmv

[CWO]

I have several Fenixes and I'm glad that I bought each of them. They are a great value for the cost and as a company are quicker and more agile than the well-known, entrenched "premium" flashlight makers in terms of adopting new technology to improve performance and good generation turnover.

[Gollum]

To put it in mathematical terms:

Fenix=Byrd
SureFire=Spyderco

[deeker]

I have a couple of Surefires, Inova and Fenix lights. I have no problem using one over the other for routine tasks. I don't do much tactical work, so my life is not dependent on any single light. I am involved in Search and Rescue and always carry more than two lights in my kit.

A Fenix P2D with the fun new Cree emitter is my current EDC light.

[JBE]

I am not crazy about the build quality of the fenix otherwise it is a good light

I am a big fan of the arc flashlight, it is perfect for edc. Its durability has a proven track record and it can run on a dead battery if you wanted to.

here is a video of the light running on a dead cell

http://www.arcflashlight.com/media/Arcvsmag.wmv

+1 for the Arc. Mine is at least 4-5 years old and still going.

[Halfneck]

I have 2 Fenix lights - The E0 that runs on AAA batteries, & The L1T Version 2 that runs on AA. The E0 rides in my pocket everywhere I go. The L1T I use as my light for camping, hiking, & BOB use. I don't care about high lumens as much as I care about long run times. 20 hours on 1 AAA for the E0, & 15 hours on 1 AA for the L1T Version 2 is what I like. Surefires are great lights, but I don't need a portable sun & the CR123 batteries are more expensive, especially when you factor in the shorter runtimes.

I am really interested in the Arc AAA lights though.

[OuchThatsSharp]

I currently have three different Fenix lights. The L2D in black, P1D CE in natural finish and the newest P3D Q5 in natural finish. Absolutely "my" favorite EDC flashlights. The P1D is small enough to attach to your keychain. All of the Fenix lights that I ordered came with it's own belt pouch for that particular flashlight. I owned two Surefire E2D's. Supererbly built lights without a doubt but the battery life, light output and the fact that with these two lights, I had to replace the lamp assy's within the first month on both of them, well, I wasn't that impressed with the "cost of ownership" with the Surefires. For the money, the battery life, quality and super light output in such a small package, I will go with the Fenix lights.

[OuchThatsSharp]

I currently have three different Fenix lights. The L2D in black, two P1D's CE in natural finish (my wife carries one in her purse) and the newest P3D Q5 in natural finish. Absolutely "my" favorite EDC flashlights. The P1D is small enough to attach to your keychain. All of the Fenix lights that I ordered came with it's own belt pouch for that particular flashlight. I owned two Surefire E2D's. Supererbly built lights without a doubt but the battery life, light output and the fact that with these two lights, I had to replace the lamp assy's within the first month on both of them, well, I wasn't that impressed with the "cost of ownership" with the Surefires. For the money, the battery life, quality and super light output in such a small package, I will go with the Fenix lights.

[LowTEC]

I have let's see.

Civictor V1, L2T, P1D CE, L0P, L1D/P2D CE, L0D, and another P2DCE Q5 just arrived yesterday. And both of the P2Ds are my EDC along with my Caly3, I guess that explains it :cool: :D

[jaislandboy]

I am a Fenix fan too....I've gifted several CivictorV1's, i used to have an E0 but have since upgraded to a LOD CE on my car keychain, in the house i've got an L2D Premium 100....all have had excellent performance/no trouble/great value esp. if you don't need a Tactical flashlight :)

[Mr Blonde]

To put it in mathematical terms:

Fenix=Byrd
SureFire=Spyderco

+1 here!

I love my Surefire L1 and E1L, but have a Fenix L0D Rebel on the keychain becuase no one else offered that kind of power and beam in such a small package. The Fenix quality is perfectly OK, but Surefire is much nicer in terms of size, grip and user interface.

Wouter

[ront]

I also like the Fenix lights. I have a couple of them, and for the money, I think they are hard to beat.

Ron

[Grey Mullet]

I love Fenix flashlights. Fenix has more efficient drivers than any other flashlight, regardless of price.

[Capt. Carl]

I've been EDC'ing the L1S for about a year now. It is an excellent light. The fenix people are very helpful over email as well.

[SeanH]

I resently got a Fenix T1 from http://www.lighthound.com and It has surpassed all my expectations.

I also have an Inova Bolt 2L that I've been carrying so I put fresh batteries in them both to the test them side by side once it got dark.

The Inova is rated at 4.6 watts and the Fenix T1 is rated at 60 and 225 lumens so I wasn't sure how they would compare.

With the T1 on low (60 Lumens), the beams look almost the same side by side. The outer area of the T1's beam is slightly brighter and the center hot spot definitely brighter. Both have an even transition from the outer area to the center spot.

With the T1 still set to low, I took the lights outside and pointed them at a house about a half block away. Both lit up the house about the same. At half a block away, you could see some detail but it was dim. Not bad for a small flashlight really.

I then turned the T1 to high (225 lumens).

****!

On high, the T1 lit up the house very well. Lots of detail visible. I think that the better comparison will be between a T1 on high and my car's head lights on low. I'll need to try that soon. The T1 won't cast as wide a beam as a car of course but the throw distance may be comparable. I'll have to check. Until I saw it, I would never have thought of comparing headlights to a two cell flashlight, but there it is.


Fit and finish on the T1 is almost excellent.
The materials and construction are very fine. The button switch on the end cap is water tight and recessed enough so that it can stand on its end to be used in candle mode. The recess in the end cap has three cutouts surrounding the switch so it is easily accessed.
The reflector has a textured surface to smooth out the beam (odd, but it works).
The body is comfortable in the hand and wont slip.
The only problem with the T1 is the clip. It's placed too low and stands out too far to hold it in a pocket securely and I wouldn't wear it on a belt. Good news is the clip is easily removed.

Lastly, Run time. Both the Inova Bolt 2L and the Fenix T1 use two 123 lithium 3 volt batteries but the rated run time is very different. The inova Bolt 2L has a rated run time of 2.5 hours. The Fenix T1 has a rated run time of 10 hours on low and 1.5 hours on high. Remember that the the Fenix on its low setting is brighter than the Inova? I think this is possible due to the new CREE Q5 LED that is used in the T1 combined with it's regulating circuit.

Also, here is a spec comparison of the Fenix T1 and the Surefire e2d:

Surefire e2d:
Max Output: 60 lumens
Runtime: 1.25 hours
Battery: Two 123A lithiums
Price: $110.00

Fenix T1:
Max Output: 225 lumens
Low Output: 60 lumens
Runtime, Max output: 1.25 Hours
Runtime, Low output: 10 Hours
Battery: Two 123A lithiums
Price: $69.95


I am very pleased with this little light. I absolutely recommend it to anyone needing a small, bright, tough, reliable well designed flashlight.

[LeeCQC]

Well, I like the Byrd-Spyderco comparison for Fenix-Surefire. Surefires -do- cost a bit more, but their warranty is good and the things are basically indestructable to begin with. Whatever you do, though, make sure to get an LED light. Filaments are a thing of the past. :spyder: