I have an E11 also. I haven't tried an 14500, I figured this would ruin the LED. For an inexpensive single AA light it's awesome. I do like the beam profile and fenix did a great job with their first run at an optic. It's a tough, bright, compact EDC torch.
It just isn't a cutting-edge light that gets a lot of attention.Thanks guys...but damn, guessing from how little people have commented this light must not be that good.
I'm actually going to be ordering this same light for my EDC. What coupon did you use?
Thanks....I read the thread.It has an optic, a plastic one. Mine already has a few scratches on it. Doesn't impair the beam though.
Check this post for some nice pictures of that TIR optic.
My E11 is part of my EDC rotation. The other two are my Nitecore Extreme Infinity and 4sevens Quark MiNiX. Whenever I leave the house, I'll have one those with me. I run mine on Sanyo Eneloops or Energizer lithiums, both work well. The throw of the beam is very good, probably because of the optical lense and the led it uses (CREE XPE). The tint is nice and white (which I like) and the build quality is excellent, typical of Fenix lights. You made a good choice. :thumbsup: