Got my SC52w L2 in. It's definitely not even a little green. But I'm kind of torn, now. I tend to prefer warmer tints with a floody beam profile (unless it's the SC62d, which I make an exception for). This L2 is much like the first SC600w MkII L2 I got in - entirely too purple. It washes out light green and turns it grey. I have some light green curtains that look completely grey when I shine this light on it. It's almost the exact opposite of what the original did - turn everything green.
It's funny, if I shine the original SC52w onto the new grey L2 body, it looks like green anodizing. If I shine the L2 onto the light-green anodizing of the original SC52w - it looks grey! They almost switch places haha.
On top of that, the head is just a little longer, making the hot spot just a wee bit more focused. You'd think that would mean it throws further... but to my eyes, the original SC52w is the winner outdoors. That, and the grass and trees actually have some color to them. I feel like I'm losing depth perception with the L2. Sigh.
This is entirely personal preference, of course - and I'm notoriously picky. If you don't mind a little rose/purple tint, it's a great light. The strobe mode is nice and disorienting, if you like that sort of thing (I do). If you can't stand the green, I'd recommend this torch. Personally, I think I've actually grown partial to the green. Warmer lights just "feel" better to me. Cooler (or rose/purple) lights don't.
Unlike my SC62d, it works perfectly in all modes, too. It's a good light. I may be reselling it on eBay, though haha.
It's funny, if I shine the original SC52w onto the new grey L2 body, it looks like green anodizing. If I shine the L2 onto the light-green anodizing of the original SC52w - it looks grey! They almost switch places haha.
On top of that, the head is just a little longer, making the hot spot just a wee bit more focused. You'd think that would mean it throws further... but to my eyes, the original SC52w is the winner outdoors. That, and the grass and trees actually have some color to them. I feel like I'm losing depth perception with the L2. Sigh.
This is entirely personal preference, of course - and I'm notoriously picky. If you don't mind a little rose/purple tint, it's a great light. The strobe mode is nice and disorienting, if you like that sort of thing (I do). If you can't stand the green, I'd recommend this torch. Personally, I think I've actually grown partial to the green. Warmer lights just "feel" better to me. Cooler (or rose/purple) lights don't.
Unlike my SC62d, it works perfectly in all modes, too. It's a good light. I may be reselling it on eBay, though haha.