First All-In-One general purpose light

[Hen]

Hi all, first off i'm new to the forums and trying to gain some knowledge on LED flashlights and its components. Can anyone share their experiences with the flashlights mentioned in the title? How closely are they comparable with one and the other? Which one would you recommend?

Thanks.

 

[Hen]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

bump.:twothumbs

 

[Size15's]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

Do you mean "SureFire" and not some Chinese rip-off?
And do you mean the G2 - an incandescent flashlight, or perhaps the G2L - the LED version of the G2?

It is helpful to know a bit about what you use light for and how you intend to carry the flashlight. It could be that neither of the flashlights you mention are actually the most ideal for your uses...

 

[Hen]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

Haha, sorry i meant the SureFire LED G2 and not the Chinese brand. I plan on carrying the light on my belt w/ holster and i use for home improvement (i.e. crawlspace, attics, etc.)

 

[kts]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

240 lumens Vs 80 lumens..how do you think they compare?

 

[Hen]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

Thanks for clarifying.

 

[JNewell]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

In terms of your use, it's hard to be sure, but I can tell you that it is actually possible to get too much light on something that is close-up, which might be a factor for you if you are working in confined spaces. However, since the Fenix has two modes, it should work and may give you more flexibility.

 

[Buckley]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

With the TK11 you get two light levels, the option of running the light on an 18650 rechargeable, and flat regulation.

With the G3 you get an underperforming light and the Surefire name.

By the by, :welcome:

 

[woodrow]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

One very nice thing about the g2 led is that it is very light weight, and one does not worry about getting scratches or dings on it from accidental drops etc. It often does come with a very bluish beam though.

The TK11 will be much brighter on high and project a beam much farther, but with its smooth reflector, you will see artifacts in the beam you would not see with the SF. Fenix does make a TK10 if you want a smoother beam with the same output levels.

Both are good lights and I believe you would be happy with either.

 

[Size15's]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

In order to avoid confusion and minimise typos, the LED versions of SureFire's incandescent models are better described by their model numbers rather than model names:
G2L rather than "G2 LED"
6PL rather than "6P LED"
etc.

 

[Painful Chafe]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

The fenix is a great light but I would suggest something with a lower low. You want to use it for shorter distances so you will probably like something with more flood. A bright intense hotspot is distrancting at close distances. I much prefer my PD30 for anything under 100 feet than lights similar to the TK11. How about an EagleTac P20C2 MkII. Good spill, biger hot spot and a nice low. Others to consider: Quark with an R5 emitter, Fenix PD30 R2 or R4. EagleTac is going to be coming out with some smaller(PD30 size) lights with an R5 emitter outputing 300 lumens out the front. I am personally waiting for this one and it will likely replace my PD30 that I use daily at my job. My job requires a light that works well for the jobs you described.

 

[Stress_Test]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

I have both the TK11 and a G2 with an R2 Solarforce drop in.

As stated, the G2 is much lighter, and much nicer to carry in a pocket due to having all smooth rounded edges, whereas the TK11 will be poking you in the leg a bit. The G2 has the lockout tailcap to avoid accidental activation in your pocket, but in that state you wouldn't be able to pull it out and immediately activate it (if that's a concern). The G2 makes a nice closer range floodlight that has some throw, whereas the TK11 has terrific long range punch (with the smooth reflector anyway).

Many here will claim you can't use an LED drop in with the Nitrolon (plastic) head of the incan G2, but I've been using mine without problems, but then I haven't tried letting it sit there and bake either. I've been using my combo with a AW 17670 Li-ion cell as my knock-around beater work light, which I wouldn't mind loaning to others to be dropped and banged.

So a lot depends on what you intend to do with the light. If it's strictly for fun, I'd say go with the TK11 R2, in a smooth reflector if you can get it. Run it on a protected 18650 Li-ion and have a blast! Don't be put off by the fact that it's "only" an R2 as opposed to the R5 lights coming out. The TK11 R2 is still a very powerful light. :thumbsup:


EDIT: Oops! I just saw where you say you want it for home improvement, attics, etc, so it sounds like it'll be primarily a indoor light. In that case, the TK11 is NOT for you, because at close range the hotspot is blinding; you have to use the spill. Possible, but not ideal. Go for the $35 incan G2 then, and look into Malkoff (sp?) drop ins, as I think he makes a module that'll work with the plastic head AND is a dedicated flood light, which is what it sounds like you're after.

 

[Hen]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

Wow i'm blown away with the replies. There are so much to learn on this forum. I guess i have to buy another light then, since i jumped the gun too on the tk11. And i got it for really cheap. Now i might have to buy something with a good flood. I will have to look into Eagletac that Painful Chafe recommended. Can someone recommend anything else that is below $100?

Thanks again.

 

[pwatcher]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/m60lf-low-output-flood-to-fit-a-surefire-flashlight-p-23.html combined with a Surefire G2 host would be a terrific combo for your intended usage! long run time, cool tint (preferable for indoors work), and floody beam without artifacts! well under $100!!!

 

[PharmerMike]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

http://www.malkoffdevices.com/shop/m60lf-low-output-flood-to-fit-a-surefire-flashlight-p-23.html combined with a Surefire G2 host would be a terrific combo for your intended usage! long run time, cool tint (preferable for indoors work), and floody beam without artifacts! well under $100!!!

I agree with Pwatcher's suggestion above. In fact, since it sounds like you'll be using the light primarily indoors, you may want to consider getting the Malkoff M60LL (also on sale right now). Still plenty bright with over 8 hours runtime. I am currently using this setup and love it.

 

[hoongern]

Re: Fenix T11 vs ShureFire G2

Wow i'm blown away with the replies. There are so much to learn on this forum. I guess i have to buy another light then, since i jumped the gun too on the tk11. And i got it for really cheap. Now i might have to buy something with a good flood. I will have to look into Eagletac that Painful Chafe recommended. Can someone recommend anything else that is below $100?

Thanks again.

Did you already buy the TK11? You may want to wait for it to arrive first and see how it works, before getting even more flashlights If you do find it having too tight a hotspot, you could first try some diffusing film (You could even try scotch tape) over the lens to see whether it widens up the beam enough for your usage.

(Basically my point is, once you get the TK11, you'll know much better what you need in a flashlight - whether you want it brighter, dimmer, more floody, warmer tint, etc.)

But of course, you can expect that CPF will always be recommending more and more flashlights to you!!!

 

[Hen]

Thanks for chime'ing in guys, but i guess i am not into the addons and just want a light that does it all.

But of course, you can expect that CPF will always be recommending more and more flashlights to you!!!

Haha so true. I might need to change the title since i've been doing some reading and need something more of a general purpose light. I actually did buy the tk11 but i think i can cancel the order. I kind of made a haste decision because it was one of the cheapest light compare to others.

I actually want something that is all-in-one light for general purposes (i.e. home improvement projects, looking for things in dark tight places, walks outside during night hours, going to the kitchen for snacks, etc.). Also, i want something that has multiple light modes from low to high. As for batteries i am not sure whether the light should have CR123 or 18650, probably no preference unless one is better than the other. I would say the light will be a EDC. I kind of narrowed it down to 2 choices.

Quark 123/2 tactical R5 or Fenix PD30

Would these be the optimal choices? Since this is my first light i want to choose it with confidence since i am in a budget.

Thanks.

 

[DM51]

I took your cue from your last post and changed your thread title for you.

If you want to change it yourself, you can do so by editing post #1 in Advanced Mode.

 

[Hen]

Thank you sir.

 

[bfksc]

I actually want something that is all-in-one light for general purposes (i.e. home improvement projects, looking for things in dark tight places, walks outside during night hours, going to the kitchen for snacks, etc.). Also, i want something that has multiple light modes from low to high.
Quark 123/2 tactical R5 or Fenix PD30

Both are good choices and will do what you need. The decision will probably come down to which UI you prefer as they are slightly different. The Quark Tactical will let you program any two modes of output and remember them whenever you activate the light. The Fenix will always revert to default mode where you select brightness levels by tapping the button (Quark Regular works this way). Once you figure that out, you'll probably have your decision.