**Pictures** Fenix TK35 V2 (XM-L U2) 860 lumen (incl. beamshots)
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HighlanderNorth
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GuppieXX, I use XTAR 18700 (Sanyo 2600mAh cell inside) and Spark 18650 (Sanyo 2600mAh cell inside) but coming soon the Fenix ARB-L2 18650 batteries
Olight SR51 vs TK35 U2
^^WOW! Looking at that comparison between the TK35 and the Olight SR51 could've been stressful, because I almost bought the SR51 just 2-3 days ago.... I was choosing between the Fenix TK41, TK60, Olight SR51, Sunwayman T40CS, and the Eagletac M3C4 XM-L(single XM-L, not the 3-XM-L version). I stressed over these choices for days, and finally decided on the Fenix TK41, which I ordered Sunday night. But I was very close to buying the SR51, and the only thing that prevented it was that the SR51 has only 2 modes, with a low of 250L, whereas I wanted a low of around 80-100L, and I like the TK41's UI and switches better.
Now that I look at the comparison between the beam qualities of the TK35 vs. the SR51, it seems I made the correct choice NOT to buy the SR51....... The difference in overall brightness between the 2 lights in Gopajti's latest post is striking. These 2 lights are supposed to be about equal in brightness. But there seems to be a bigger difference in brightness between the SR51 and TK35 than there was between the T20CS and TK35, and the SR51 has twice the battery power of the T20CS, but seems actually less bright in comparison!
I had been considering the TK35 for about 6 months, but decided to buy lights with almost the same brightness while only needing 1-18650 instead of 2-18650's. But these comparisons show that the TK35 has nice throw, but also a seemingly great, floody spill beam. When you compare the runtimes, it has comparable run times with the 1-18650 lights that generally run around 600-700L for 1 hour, while the TK35 runs at 860L for 1.5 hours. Thats not bad.
Great! Now I've got another light on my list of "wants".....
That's actually a pretty good price for those batteries. I have the AW 2900 mah batteries and paid almost $20 a piece. Now there's a 3100 mah cell for that cost and I would pay the extra cost for the extra capacity, but still not a bad price for the Fenix 18650.
After much research and consideration I have come to the conclusion that the Fenix TK35 U2 is the best all around flashlight for my needs. But I was very hesitant at first to make the purchase for fear of losing on the green tint lottery. Luckily I found a vendor who was very accommodating who chose for me their best available white tint TK35 U2. I have never been so happy. Hopefully this will encourage others to do the same to avoid the dreaded green tint LED.
By the way, do you guys think that the $15 difference of the Fenix TK35 U2 from the first version is reasonable?
By the way, do you guys think that the $15 difference of the Fenix TK35 U2 from the first version is reasonable?
ScaryFatKidGT
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Id go for the U2. I have the T6 and I'm not going to sell it and buy the U2 but if I was buying a TK35 for the first time id grab the U2.
roadkill1109
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not to nitpick but looking at these pictures, you could have wished fenix included a better holster which protects the light better.
Agreed, now especially since the LED has been upgraded. The TK35 is my favorite flashlight for sure.
UMDTERPS
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Is the Fenix ARB-L2 considered a flat top battery?
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ragnarok164
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Awesome, I been wanting to get a 2x 18650 or 3x 18650 light like the TK35. Really wish Fenix would make a 3x 18650 light with a MT-G2. I don't like UI on Eagletac's version.
markr6
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gopajti - your photos always have PERFECT lighting, indoors and out. Do you use a flash, lamp, reflectors, etc?
Thank you mark, I worked hard with these pictures, I'm glad when I hear that somebody liked my pics. I don't have special photo equipment and I'm not a photographer. I using an old (6-7 years old) Canon powershot digital cam with some cheap, but time-consuming "tricks". I would like a better cam for better quality pics, but a MILC or DSLR cam are too expensive for me now.
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ragnarok164
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If only I can take photos as nice as yours. 
I have a hard time getting nice pictures at night.
I have a hard time getting nice pictures at night.
