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Re: Fenix TK11 R2 new upgraded edition!

LGCubana said:
That's the reason why I haven't purchased one, to compliment my TK10s.
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Yea, the moment I see a confirmation of it really being regulated on 18650's I'll buy one. Probably more than one but atleast I can guarantee that one
 
I am A BIT doubtful for getting a TK11 for the throwing ability. It has slightly better throw than TK10.
If you really want a thrower, there are better solutions. Tiablo A9 is a better thrower than TK11, even with textured reflector. And with a smoother beam.

Regards, Patric
 
the TK11 throws pretty good, but its a floody throw:

TK11 on the left, LAPD 7060 on far right. Pic taken in light fog. distance to container is 100 feet. Note the 7060, although 130 lumens, is much brighter.

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Re: FENIX TK11 R2 NEW UPGRADED EDITITION!

Hendrikjansen said:
- Make a light that works on one AA battery! and have 2 hours of light and 250 lumens!

- Make a beam that you can change, like the maglite!

- Make it like the size of the Fenix TK11!

- Make the glass unbrakeable'

- Make things that when you stock in the ice you can put the light with the head in the ice and that you can pull yourself out of the ice

- Make on one side a firestone that you can make fire in emergency situations ( survival )

- At the end of the light, make something that can brake glass easily! Now the light will be populair by cops! And first-responders

I think when Fenix this few things do in one light that they would have a very good nice light!
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add a GPS for the Ultimate Survival Tool!
 
Bushman5 said:
the TK11 throws pretty good, but its a floody throw:

TK11 on the left, LAPD 7060 on far right. Pic taken in light fog. distance to container is 100 feet. Note the 7060, although 130 lumens, is much brighter.

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My TK11 doesn't thow anything like yours, mines more like the LAPD 7060 on the right. Weird how much lights differ between the same models.
 
300winmag said:
My TK11 doesn't thow anything like yours, mines more like the LAPD 7060 on the right. Weird how much lights differ between the same models.
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It probably throws a pretty similar beam pattern its just that the beamshots can be misleading. Saying that my TK10 throws a considerably different pattern to my friends TK10 but that is due to mine coming with a more heavily textured reflector.
 
Newer TK10's have different (less textured) reflector and different beam. All TK11's have smooth reflector. '300winmag' did you compare yours to some serious thrower like 7060 or A9? It might suprised you...
 
My TK11 throws way farther than my T1 (same emitter and reflector as TK10)
 
Re: Fenix TK11 R2 new upgraded edition!

richardcpf said:
It is brighter only in the hotspot or has more overall output? Most people see the hotspot to define how bright a flashlight is... Can you do a ceiling bounce please? 😀

I'm having hard time deciding between these two lights, the fenix is better regulated, cheaper and tougher but the M20 throws better and comes with better accesories.
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Sorry, I only have a small camera for caching purposes, beamshots won't work with that one...

But, I can explain : The M20 has 250 Lumen, the TK11 has 240 Lumen. If one has really more output than the other must be measured, let's say, they have the same.

The hotspot of the M20 is tighter and probably the spill is also dimmer, so most Lumen go into the hotspot and it brighter and throws probably further. We speak of two SMO reflectors and as the one of the M20 can be changed, they probably didn't make any compromise with their SMO, while the Fenix has to offer a little compromise. I should make a test in a dark area outside to see the truth.

People who see the hotspot to define anything don't know the difference between Lumen and Lux...

The Fenix is cheaper? Funny, in Eurpe it is more expensive! As far as I know qualityflashlights.at get the Olights from the US, and the $ won against the € in the last few months. I don't know where their Fenix come from. If you ook at the specs of the torches, the Olight should be more expensive.
 
TONY M said:
It probably throws a pretty similar beam pattern its just that the beamshots can be misleading. Saying that my TK10 throws a considerably different pattern to my friends TK10 but that is due to mine coming with a more heavily textured reflector.
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nope. nothing misleading about it. How can beamshots be misleading, since you can actually see what going on side by side. The TK11 throws a wider beam than that LAPD and is not as bright, pure and simple.
 
Bushman5 said:
The TK11 throws a wider beam than that LAPD and is not as bright, pure and simple.
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Do you mean peak-beam-candlepower-not-as-bright, or do you think the LAPD is actually as bright as/brighter overall, lumens-wise? I've heard they're quite conservatively rated. I just got to try the 7060 yesterday. Quite impressive.:naughty: Are they making them with R2s yet? :naughty: I'd like to see the same reflector (and a standard 18650) in a smaller all-aluminum package, though...

Has anyone compared these two lights to DX WF-600? Granted that the DX isn't quite in the same quality class, how does it compare for throw?

Thanks!
 
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Bushman5 said:
nope. nothing misleading about it. How can beamshots be misleading, since you can actually see what going on side by side. The TK11 throws a wider beam than that LAPD and is not as bright, pure and simple.
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I think you may be missing something Bushman5. Beamshots can be misleading, in this case having a good thrower compared to a reasonable thrower makes the lesser thrower (TK11) seem rather inferior and in real life it may look different.

Hope that makes some sense, my apoligies if it does not. Its been a very, very long day for me today.:sick2:
 
Well, my order just shipped today from 4Sevens (R2 edition). Been wanting a TK11 since they came out, and the upgrade just made it too hard to resist! 😀

The 18650s still showed "out of stock" though, so my playtime is going to be limited if I'm having to feed it 123As :ohgeez: $$$$

By the way, this will be:

(1) The most money I've ever spent on a light (apx. 110 bucks, with charger and batts, after discount)

(2) The most powerful light I've ever had.

I'm hoping #2 will make up for #1 :twothumbs

But just to keep the cost in perspective, I bought a new desk chair today. It's not a cheapie, but not top of the line either. Cost was about 118 bucks after tax. Even remotely nice furniture costs a friggin' fortune!
 
New Fenix Inbound! (TK11 R2)

Well, after a month or two deliberating, I finally bit the bullet and just ordered it! Thanks to all the info you guys provide on this site in assisting me in my decision. This will go nicely with my P3D.

Am I weird for ALREADY thinking about my NEXT light I want? :grin2:
 
Diffrence between Fenix TK11 R2 And Q5

Hi there!

A local shop is having a big sale on Fenix lights. But I am wondering for what light I should buy, what is the difference between the R2 and Q5 version? And which of them should I buy? The price is almost the same on them, except that the Q5 comes with 10 extra batteries. Could anyone please explain that to a flashlight noob 🙂

Thanks for the help!
 
Re: Diffrence between Fenix TK11 R2 And Q5

The R2 is (maybe) marginally brighter, but the difference is so little that your eyeball likely would not notice. Even in a side by side test, I bet it would be difficult to tell which was which. Q5 is dang bright and still "cutting edge" IMO.
 
Re: Diffrence between Fenix TK11 R2 And Q5

They are supposed to be identical, except a very small (mostly invisible) difference in light output, but some people believe that the R2 model has a better current control on 18650 batteries.
If you want to use 18650 batteries I would get the R2 version, in the hope that the believe about the better current control is correct (and also because I want to get all the light I can from my lights).
 
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