Lens for ARC LS

[D-LIGHT]

Now that FlashlightLens is no longer selling the 19.8mm UCL for the ARC LS, what is everyone using? I am modifying a couple of old LSs and wanted to replace the scratched lenses. Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[Billson]

Send Chris an email. He used to cut them as needed when they weren't standard products on his site yet.

 

[D-LIGHT]

My understanding is they have stopped the custom lens work also.

 

[LitFuse]

I sure hope that's not true, as I need to order another "batch" of Arc LS UCLs. Did you hear this from Chris, D-LIGHT? Sounds strange since small runs and custom lenses are the cornerstone of his business. I've got a couple of lenses from upgrade "pulls' that you are welcome to if you want them BTW, just PM me.

Peter

 

[D-LIGHT]

LitFuse,
Thanks for the offer. I'll PM you.

 

[4sevens]

I need to order two as well /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[andrewwynn]

word i've heard is flashlightlens is moving operations and won't be able to make custom lenses for a while, but implication was soon as he gets the shop set up at the new place he'd be able to get that operation going again... i sure hope so.. he made me a very nice 3mm thick x 4" diam. lens for my flashlight.

-awr

 

[Gene]

I e-mailed Chris just a few days ago about a 19.8mm UCL lens and he said they are no longer available.

Peter, if you have an extra one, I could sure use it.

 

[BC0311]

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D-LIGHT said:
My understanding is they have stopped the custom lens work also.

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Aagh! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Christo_pull_hair.gif If this is true, woe unto us.

Britt

 

[Leeoniya]

this certainly presents a dilemma.

i did find this site though that should resolve some issues in the mean time...they do carry a 19.8mm.

http://www.ofrei.com/page_176.html

i recoginzed the package photo they have and dug up the lens i got from Dat2Zip and sure enough, same company. I'm not sure what the diff is between UCL and mineral glass is, but i know it's not as scratch resistant as Sapphire glass (aluminum oxide). and i'm sure there's no A/R coating.

anyone know the transmission properties of mineral glass?

 

[Gene]

Thanks much for the heads up Leeoniya! Mineral glass transmits light just fine.