Fenix LD25, LD40 (link to pic thread)

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Michael, it was in low in general mode most of the time but of course I turned up to high a couple of times.

Phaserburn, good idea, I havn't even thought about it even though I have something similar on my TK20!
Does the donuthole go away?
I will try it but it is for "cosmetic" reasons only because in real use it doesn't matter at all for me. Well, it gives some scratch protection also.

And about that LD40, it looks really cool in my eyes, but I don't need it (I keep telling myself...).
 
4 more days until my LD40 ships :thumbsup:

Then 2 weeks until it shows up. :thumbsdow

Since the money's already been spent I'm debating whether to even read the reviews before it arrives - knowing my luck everyone will hate it and then I'LL hate it before it even gets here. Best just to decide these things for yourself I guess.
 
I put some diffusing film on my LD25 also.
It got a better beam now and the thing I wrote about in post #93 in this thread is now gone. :thumbsup:
 
What are the reasons to prefer the LD25 over the LD20?

It is simpler and a $10 bucks less, perhaps more durable, but what else?
 
noisebeam said:
What are the reasons to prefer the LD25 over the LD20?

It is simpler and a $10 bucks less, perhaps more durable, but what else?
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For me it's the neutral white tint that is most important.
I'm sure the LD20 and many other lights/brands are great but I'm not that found of the cool white lights.
The LD25 seems rugged and durable and has the plastic grip that is nice to hold also
 
Anyone who has the LD25, have you also got the LD20 R4 or LD10? Given that they are of the LDx series, will they interchange with the tubes? Not that the LD15 will interchange with the other LD tubes.
 
When anyone recieves an LD40, why don't you post some pics or compare it with a TK20 beam profile or LD25?

This will be greatly appreciated.
 
firelord777 said:
When anyone recieves an LD40, why don't you post some pics or compare it with a TK20 beam profile or LD25?

This will be greatly appreciated.
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Hello there. You should take a look at Fonarik's testing site. They have three different indoor/outdoor distance "scenes" in which you can compare the models that you have mentioned. :thumbsup:

http://fonarik.com/test/indexen.php
 
swxb12 said:
Hello there. You should take a look at Fonarik's testing site. They have three different indoor/outdoor distance "scenes" in which you can compare the models that you have mentioned. :thumbsup:

http://fonarik.com/test/indexen.php
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Thanks!

I've been looking for an A/B of the LD10s and there it is.

The LD40 looked interesting at first, but the size vs performance is in an odd spot for me. Probably a nice light though.
 
The LD40 looks so nice, but I just can't justify that price for a plastic light.
 
swxb12 said:
Hello there. You should take a look at Fonarik's testing site. They have three different indoor/outdoor distance "scenes" in which you can compare the models that you have mentioned. :thumbsup:

http://fonarik.com/test/indexen.php
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Interrestingly the E21 seems to throw slightly better than the LD25 although the latter should be brighter and AFAIK both share the same reflector.

When changing between the beamshots of E21 and LD25 in that bunker or whatever it is then it looks like the LD25 almost has a dark hole in the center of the beam. 😕

I was thinking about getting an LD25 but when I look at the beamshots then probably the E21 is the better deal. :thinking:

Lucciola
 
Lucciola said:
Interrestingly the E21 seems to throw slightly better than the LD25 although the latter should be brighter and AFAIK both share the same reflector.

When changing between the beamshots of E21 and LD25 in that bunker or whatever it is then it looks like the LD25 almost has a dark hole in the center of the beam. 😕

I was thinking about getting an LD25 but when I look at the beamshots then probably the E21 is the better deal. :thinking:

Lucciola
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The E21 uses an XP-E so the higher surface brightness will mean that it throws better with exactly the same reflector. The XP-G in the LD25 has been noted to leave a slight donut hole in the hotspot as well..
 
sol-leks said:
The LD40 looks so nice, but I just can't justify that price for a plastic light.
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Why not? "Plastic" covers an enormous variety of materials. Look at the Peli boxes: Plastic but extremely sturdy. Or the lamps from Underwater Kinetics which are also quite reliable. And definitely a high-quality plastic doesn't mean to be cheap.

Synthetic materials can be extremely durable and it is easier to make innovative shapes from them. The battery layout of the LD40 would be difficult to produce in alluminium. Possible, yes certainly. But financially feasible? I'm not sure. :thinking:

I am not the biggest Fenix fan, certainly not. But they have my respect for their excellent circuits and for thinking outside the box. The TK45 was their first example of a truly fresh design, now comes the LD40.

And the plastic handle of the LD40 has IMHO one advantage: Instead of building some flimsy battery container in an alluminium tube they designed the whole handle to be the battery container.

I am just amazed that they didn't add more pizzazzzz to their description like "aircraft grade synthetic handle" 😀 Modern passenger planes use a lot of plastics and composite materials all over the aircraft, so they wouldn't even be lying. :grin2:

Greetings from Germany (today rainy, cold and ugly :sick2🙂

Lucciola
 
I agree with Lucciola,

If it is well made plastic it is a fantastic material.
Look at the Streamlight Polytac LED and Surefire G2L that can take a lot of beating.
And all those knives with FRN handles that can take a lot of scratching and dropping without harm.
 
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