Looking for Led Lenser Tech Focus replacement

[cut.la.roc]

Hi,

Having read this forum at various points I've finally registered to seek some informed advice.

I currently have two Led Lenser flashlights that I have been quite happy with (Police Tech Focus & P14) but reading these forums it seems there maybe better alternatives out there, and the Led Lenser's have been the only two LED flashlights I have owned to date.

I was considering another Tech Focus but wondering if there may be some better alternatives.

Looking for:

• a similar size to the Tech Focus
• something with a little higher lumen output (>115)
• ideally runs on AA or AAA batteries (I have many Sanyo Eneloop rechargeables already)
• Focusing ideally, but more concerned with a decent flood
• Longish burn time
• Price up to ~$70 CDN

I am located in Ontario, Canada so need to be able to find it here in Canada or shippable to Canada.

Look forward to hearing some suggestions!

 

[Disciple]

Although I am hesitant to recommend a TrustFire light due to the poor reputation and a bad experience of my own, the reviewer JohnnyMac seemed quite impressed with the TrustFire Z8. Notable points from that review:

• Square threads throughout and generally high build quality
• Properly water resistant zoomie (reviewer did a 20 minute soak)
• "Flood is wonderful with this light ... around 490 lumen on high ... and 103 lumen on low."
• 26mm x 100-110mm
• Only $14.27 from the supplier he got it from now.

Unfortunately it requires a 14500 cell, so it's the right size but won't work with your Eneloops.

 

[cut.la.roc]

Although I am hesitant to recommend a TrustFire light due to the poor reputation and a bad experience of my own, the reviewer JohnnyMac seemed quite impressed with the TrustFire Z8. Notable points from that review:

• Square threads throughout and generally high build quality
• Properly water resistant zoomie (reviewer did a 20 minute soak)
• "Flood is wonderful with this light ... around 490 lumen on high ... and 103 lumen on low."
• 26mm x 100-110mm
• Only $14.27 from the supplier he got it from now.

Unfortunately it requires a 14500 cell, so it's the right size but won't work with your Eneloops.

Thanks for the info, looking for a step up from the tech focus somewhat sceptical that at $15 the Trustfire Z8 is it, grateful for any other suggestions!

 

[Disciple]

Since the Z8 build quality is apparently high (at least the sample that was reviewed) you might consider using it as a host. You could send it to vinhnguyen54 for tuning and clean-up, or an entire driver/LED swap.

If I find or remember another light that might interest you I'll post again.

 

[FlashKat]

I would look at Zebralights.