Fenix LD25, LD40 (link to pic thread)

[whitetc06]

I'll try to get some beam shots soon. Maybe I'll change my mind when I see it at night.

Have you had a chance to try it out yet? How does the beam and overall light look outside, is the plastic grip durable? Still cant decide if i want one...:tired:

 

[Woods Walker]

I have been looking to get a new light and kinda interested in the LD25 but not sure if it is all that better than my TK20. Maybe I will get a LD10 R4 to update the Olight T15 for 1XAA? If not for the economy I would do the CFP thing and just get both.:(

 

[liketotallyrandom]

Have you had a chance to try it out yet? How does the beam and overall light look outside, is the plastic grip durable? Still cant decide if i want one...:tired:

I tried it out while walking the dog tonight. I found some NiMH AA's, and that took care of the overly bright 3 lumen issue (so the alkies must have confused the driver earlier). With the NiMH's, it seemed much closer to 3 lumens. The LD25 has a very nice beam, especially considering it has a smooth reflector. The hot spot is pretty solid, with just a barely perceivable tiny little dim area in the very center. It's barely visible, even on a white wall at close range. The hot spot fades nicely into the spill. The spill is nice and wide. I would agree that the tint is cooler than, say, a 5A XR-E. It's still definitely neutral, and it is definitely warmer than the 2B XP-G R4 in the Romisen RC-N3 II which I used for comparison purposes. Speaking of which, the Romisen threw approximately as far as the LD25 on high (180 lumens). The Romisen on medium threw about as far as the LD25 set to 85 lumens. This is in a large park with just a bit of ambient light from surrounding street lights (the park itself had no lights). The LD25 clearly has much more efficient regulation than the Romisen. I'll try to get pictures, but it may be a few days. Oh, the grip seems pretty durable. The density is such that it can just barely be described as pliable... just barely, which is probably ideal. definitely more "plastic" than "rubber". I would say it is similar to such material used on quality tools.

 

[rookiedaddy]

took a few beam shots of LD25 and LD40...

first, the 80 lumens of Fenix LD25

next, the Fenix LD25 3 lumens when the cells are fresh

follow by the Fenix LD25 3 lumens when the cells' Voltage has rundown a bit

as you can see... the 3 lumens is really brighter when cells are fresh. The same happens to Fenix LD20 as it losses the low mode when cells are fresh. :ohgeez:

next a couple of comparison beam shots of Fenix LD25 vs LD20 vs LD40...

at Exp 1/100

at Exp 1/500

at Exp 1/1000

 

[Mr Floppy]

wow, the stepdown exposure shots really show a tight hotspot on the LD40. looks like XP-G's can throw give the right sort of reflector. Kudos to fenix with the reflector. Shame about the rest of the specs.

 

[calipsoii]

Received my LD40 today. Took some time to clean and grease the threads while I waited for nightfall, then took it out for a long walk. I'll say this: it's the right light for someone, but that someone isn't me. I think I was secretly hoping for a legitimate successor to my beloved TK20, and while this light comes close in some regards, it's just not quite there. I've listed it on the Marketplace in case someone else wants to try it out for cheaper than I bought it for. http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=239404 (sold to tre)

This thread already has lots of close-up pictures (hit my link above for more) but what's really lacking are a couple good outdoor beamshots. I think I can help with this. :)

Exposure times, aperture settings and white balance are all locked.

Fenix TK20

Fenix LD40

As you can see, it's brighter than the TK20 by a good margin. Fenix has obviously changed their definition of neutral because, while still a far cry from cool-white, it definitely leans towards cooler. Throws farther than my TK20 and penetrates dense forest better than it too, but I don't find it renders colors *quite* as nicely. I do really enjoy the 2nd mode switching button though - it keeps SOS/strobe/disco hidden away and ensures the power button does just that.

I think I'm going to wait and see how Fenix follows up on this light. It broke a LOT of new ground with it's dual-button setup and 4xAA form factor. With a little polishing I think they're going to have a winner on their hands.

 

[CyberCT]

Received my LD40 today. Took some time to clean and grease the threads while I waited for nightfall, then took it out for a long walk. I'll say this: it's the right light for someone, but that someone isn't me. I think I was secretly hoping for a legitimate successor to my beloved TK20, and while this light comes close in some regards, it's just not quite there. I've listed it on the Marketplace in case someone else wants to try it out for cheaper than I bought it for. http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=239404

This thread already has lots of close-up pictures (hit my link above for more) but what's really lacking are a couple good outdoor beamshots. I think I can help with this. :)

Exposure times, aperture settings and white balance are all locked.

Fenix TK20

Fenix LD40

As you can see, it's brighter than the TK20 by a good margin. Fenix has obviously changed their definition of neutral because, while still a far cry from cool-white, it definitely leans towards cooler. Throws farther than my TK20 and penetrates dense forest better than it too, but I don't find it renders colors *quite* as nicely. I do really enjoy the 2nd mode switching button though - it keeps SOS/strobe/disco hidden away and ensures the power button does just that.

I think I'm going to wait and see how Fenix follows up on this light. It broke a LOT of new ground with it's dual-button setup and 4xAA form factor. With a little polishing I think they're going to have a winner on their hands.

Thanks for those beam shots! The LD40 does look like a great light. I have been contemplating buying one. I guess my only "gripes" are that I would still prefer a non-neutral white light (and it seems cool white lights have higher lumens numbers than the neutral-whites) and it would be awesome if they made something like the LD40, but with a very good flood, or wall of light, beam instead of the impressive throw the LD40 seems to have.

 

[GunnarGG]

Calipsoii: Great beamshots!
The way they look correlates well with how I see the lights. I do however like the tint of both the TK20 and the LD40.
The LD40 has some kind of pure white tint that is very easy to get used to. I also like the LD25 but that has a little more green in the tint, but not so much that it is noticible in ordinary use.

Maybe the LD40 could be liked by those who otherwise like cool white and think the TK20 is yellow?

 

[Woods Walker]

LD25 is still on my short list. Has anyone heard a hum/buzz/whatever on any mode with their LD25?

 

[whitetc06]

LD25 is still on my short list. Has anyone heard a hum/buzz/whatever on any mode with their LD25?

I've noticed a high pitch sound on high (180) lumens but its not that bad.. It comes and goes when it wants.:duh2:

 

[CyberCT]

I've noticed a high pitch sound on high (180) lumens but its not that bad.. It comes and goes when it wants.:duh2:

My LD20 does the same thing. It must have something to do with either the electronics or the LED being driven itself.

 

[Woods Walker]

My LD20 does the same thing. It must have something to do with either the electronics or the LED being driven itself.

My L2D-Q5 doesn't but the TK20 will on high, this is the only real downside to the light. I guess the same hit or miss stuff is still in play. I wouldn't use the 180 on the LD25 all that often if I got one. Limited funds and so many gear wants.....:(

 

[daizi]

Hi,

I just just bought a ld40 and i have a question.
In the beam of mine where the donut hole is, there is a v or y shape shallow running across it. So I'm just wondering did i received a bad one or are they all like this?


Thanks

 

[Ian2381]

Hi,

I just just bought a ld40 and i have a question.
In the beam of mine where the donut hole is, there is a v or y shape shallow running across it. So I'm just wondering did i received a bad one or are they all like this?


Thanks

Tested mine and it also have the y or v but negligible, only saw that after I read your post. In actual usage all i can see is the bright hotspot.

 

[daizi]

Thanks Iran2381, I guess it's normal then.

 

[Colorblinded]

There's some sort of 'structure' in the center of the hotspot from my LD25 as well.

 

[firelord777]

Does anyone know if Fenix will ever make a Fenix LD41?

 

[bbb74]

Does anyone know if Fenix will ever make a Fenix LD41?

I had been wondering the same thing, and emailed Fenix about it. They said

"I don't hear this kind of plan, but I can forward your idea to the R&D department for their reference. "

But I wouldn't be surprised if they came out with something.

 

[Ian2381]

I had been wondering the same thing, and emailed Fenix about it. They said

"I don't hear this kind of plan, but I can forward your idea to the R&D department for their reference. "

But I wouldn't be surprised if they came out with something.

Probably a neutral XM-L LD40

 

[B0wz3r]

Given that Jetbeam (Bugout Gear) has said a neutral PA40 will be available in a week or so, I wouldn't be surprised to see an "LD41" in neutral, considering that both lights look like they're made in the same factory.