Liteflux LF2XT - this is a grand-slam light...

[DHart]

There are complete reviews and photos galore to be found about this new light. I just wanted to make a brief commentary on it. And to recommend it to those who are considering a small, versatile, and amazingly charming light.

I think the LF2XT is a home-run-grand-slam of a little blaster. Very refined. Very elegant. Sophisticated. Competent. Even... sexy!
It has quite the "custom" look about it. And is available in black and natural HA.

The beam is classic Liteflux... creamy smooth and quite neutral. Among the nicest beams you will find anywhere for an indoor light. Not too cool, not too warm, just right. And creamy, creamy, creamy smooth. A gorgeous (especially for indoor-use) flashlight beam.

Mind bogglingly versatile. Programmable. Intellectually satisfying (perhaps challenging), IF you want that... or just as easily, very simple to use, if you don't!

Versatile powering options: 10440 Li-Ion, AAA NiMh, AAA lithium primary, AAA alkaline.

Nothing around quite competes head to head with it when you consider the size, programmability, versatility and, oh, the beam! And price! (About $60 from eliteled.com in the USA or from kuku or khoo - visit the marketplace.)

The stainless steel LD01 is still my EDC for it's rugged, drop-dead reliable switch, simplicity and amazing potency (on 10440) for short periods of use, but the LF2XT has captured my fascination and I have a hard time putting it down... it's a great object to fondhandle and a great flashlight to operate, especially indoors. I'm sure many would/do consider it to be an ideal EDC light.

It's one of my very top choices (for it's low low) for verrrry late at night when others in the house are sleeping and I'm still awake and moving about! My other faves for this use are LF3XT and D10. Silent switches and low-lows are important features to me to have in some of my lights!

Certainly, there will be SOMEthing about it which some folks will complain about and dismiss it for (of course this is true of any light you can name), but for the most part... this is a light that should be on your radar if it isn't already.

Here's how the beam on my LF2XT compares with other popular lights... (beam tints can and do vary among samples, but to a great degree, this comparison is illustrative of characteristic differences).

 

[Metatron]

stoked ur happy with it mate, gotta say though, the quark's beam leaves the rest wondering what to do next:twothumbs

 

[half-watt]

the LF2XT is the light that has returned a 1xAAA into EDC category for me, at least (YMMV).

the very low LO is one of the main reasons. the dual UI is another. the CUI allows me to use just three o.p. (output) levels on the FUI (compared 5 o.p. levels on my LF5XT). if i need finer light o.p. adjustment, then i switch over to the CUI with its "infinitely" variable o.p. the same thing is true of my LF3XT.

also, it is a very nice looking light (i have two in NA; none in black).

a Fenix AAA barrel/body clip turns it into a hands-free lighting source when clipped to a ballcap visor/brim. potential "hands-free" use is ALWAYS a requirement for me of at least one of my two (mostly) to three (sometimes) EDC lights. the light weight and short length of the LF2XT coupled with the compression exerted on the ballcap brim by the Fenix clip makes for a very stable hands-free light even when my head is bobbing about.

the entire LiteFlux series is what, decades ago, we would have called "Burger King" lights ("have it YOUR way"). even more than the extremely nice beam pattern of the all of the LiteFlux lights, the extent of user configurability (aka "programmability") is what has sold me on LiteFlux lights.

 

[HighLumens]

if i need finer light o.p. adjustment, then i switch over to the CUI with its "infinitely" variable o.p.

I agree with you. I think the infinitely variable output of the CUI is very useful and I miss it a bit while in FUI, but I found a little trick to have the infinitely variable output in FUI: just go into setting mode (3C+PH) and then do 1C+PH to encrease brightness or 2C+PH to decrease brightness. Be carefull to exit the setting mode by 3C and not 3C+PH. This way you will not save the change in brightness and you will still have your original setting even after you ramped it up and down :thumbsup:.

 

[Flying Turtle]

I certainly agree with your feelings, DHart. The LF2XT has further spoiled me for future lights, just like the LF3XT did.

Thanks for the beamshot collection.

Geoff

 

[csshih]

Nice review!

(I was wondering where that comment went )

I just love all those beamshots.. must've taken a pretty long time to do! thanks for the effort!

 

[LightWalker]

Nice review and beamshots. I like the smoothness that the XP-E Cree produces in the beams of the Liteflux and Quark lights.

 

[jahxman]

The LF2XT has definitely become my EDC at all times, and my LD01 has become my backup EDC - mainly because of the low low, the infinite variability and the nice warm beam. Nice little write-up! :twothumbs

 

[DHart]

Looking at the beams from the Quark and the LF2XT, yes... the XP-E emitter really provides a wonderful beam characteristic... I'm looking forward to more lights using this awesome emitter! (Don't really NEED any more lights though!) :duh2:

 

[kaichu dento]

I agree with you. I think the infinitely variable output of the CUI is very useful and I miss it a bit while in FUI, but I found a little trick to have the infinitely variable output in FUI: just go into setting mode (3C+PH) and then do 1C+PH to encrease brightness or 2C+PH to decrease brightness. Be carefull to exit the setting mode by 3C and not 3C+PH. This way you will not save the change in brightness and you will still have your original setting even after you ramped it up and down :thumbsup:.

HL, thanks for a very useful tip on temporary brightness change in FUI!

 

[strinq]

Looking at the beams from the Quark and the LF2XT, yes... the XP-E emitter really provides a wonderful beam characteristic... I'm looking forward to more lights using this awesome emitter! (Don't really NEED any more lights though!) :duh2:

True that. The Eagletac T100c2, p100 series uses them too and the beams are really ring free

 

[TITAN1833]

Looking at the beams from the Quark and the LF2XT, yes... the XP-E emitter really provides a wonderful beam characteristic... I'm looking forward to more lights using this awesome emitter! (Don't really NEED any more lights though!) :duh2:

Don't forget the LF3XT using a CREE XR-E Q5 bin has a great ring less beam too,but! your right the LF2XT truly is a fantastic light in it's own right

 

[DHart]

Don't forget the LF3XT using a CREE XR-E Q5 bin has a great ring less beam too,but! your right the LF2XT truly is a fantastic light in it's own right

So true! It's really amazing what a nice, ring free beam the LF3XT has in spite of using the Q5 emitter! A testament to Liteflux's engineering prowess.

 

[Thujone]

the LF2XT
the entire LiteFlux series is what, decades ago, we would have called "Burger King" lights ("have it YOUR way").

Decades ago they would be called witchcraft.

 

[TITAN1833]

Decades ago they would be called witchcraft.

So true

 

[KuKu427]

Soli's and Photon I's were as good as it gets not too long ago... Photons are still good though!

 

[gunga]

While I'm not sure the LF2XT will become my EDC (I find it a bit finicky sometimes, to a bit of dirt on the contacts, and it FEELS a little bit fragile)...

It is an amazing light, with a smooth beam, excellent tint, and extreme programmability. It's also the only light (along with the other Liteflux/Arc mania LF2s) that I trust to use with 10440s (which are always unprotected). I've also seen no reports of failures.

Still, I currently EDC a Liteflux LF2, so who knows.

 

[Flying Turtle]

So far mine has fallen into place as EDC, taking away duty from the L0D. The size differential hasn't been a problem. Usability is so much better. I'm carrying it around the house at night instead of others, mainly because of its clickie and variability.

Looking to the next generation, aside from increased programmability (especially a variable off timer), about the only thing I could hope for would be smaller size.

Geoff

 

[andrew123]

does is have an inductor whine? If it does, how does it compare to the Fenix LD01? Anyone who has both and could tell me would be greatly appreciated. I would really like to buy this light, but only if it quiet. Thanks,


Andrew

 

[TITAN1833]

I would really like to buy this light, but only if it quite. Thanks,

Yes mine is quiet now! I stuck a pillow over it,yes! I had to fight a little but! I believe it's qiete now BTW I didn't use any method out side the geneva convention,trust me when i say this it's not that bad