Streamlight confusion?

[K-T]

While there was that discussion about the real value of that Mag-Charger streamlight with two of its products was mentioned. Trying to understand why these lights seem to be of a better value than the Magcharger I checked their web page. There was the SL20 and SL35 who have an output of 30.000 and 40.000 candlepw.. Now what is the difference between these lights to the Ultrastinger. The Ultrastinger is shorter, seems to have more output, is cheaper. What am I missing? Ok, one is powered with 2/3 sub-c cells, the other one with 1/2 D-cells, but that can't make the difference (except 1hr vs. 1,15hr runtime).

What did I miss?

Klaus.

 

[sunspot]

The Ultrastinger is listed at 75,000cp. I do not have the other lights but I have heard that the SL35 is heavy/bulky. I do have the US and I like it very much.

 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

I have two of the Ultrastingers and a Streamlight SL-35 and an SL-20. The Ultrastingers have a brighter central spot which is also whiter light. The SL-35 seems a bit yellower, doesn't throw as far but puts out more overall light.

The US's last about 1 hour on a charge. The SL-35 last about 1:30. The SL-20 with the SL-35 bulb will last about 40 minutes with all the advantages of the SL-35 and without the extra size and weight.

The SL-20 uses 1/2 D's. The SL-35 uses full sized D's.

I have my choice and I use the Ultrastingers.

 

[Size15's]

Henry,

Your post has told me more about these type of flashlights in a few lines then I have learnt in several years.

Thank you.

You don't by any chance have some photos of these you could post or email to me?

Cheers!

Al

 

[Alan]

I agree with Henry that the SL-35 seems a bit yellower compare to US. It's only relatively yellower and by no means it is yellow. While it throws out wider and very bright peripheral light, it is quite different from M6 which throws out a *thick* beam.

It's interesting that every light has its very unique beam pattern to fit individual's needs

Alan

 

[K-T]

Thanks, Henry. Your post was indeed very informative.
Now help me on this a little bit more. Now why would I want the SL 20/35 if the Ultrastinger is brigher and lighter? Why do they sell that SL35 if the Ultra is superior?

Klaus.

 

[BuddTX]

Originally posted by Henry Mudd:
I have two of the Ultrastingers and a Streamlight SL-35 and an SL-20. The Ultrastingers have a brighter central spot which is also whiter light. The SL-35 seems a bit yellower, doesn't throw as far but puts out more overall light.

The US's last about 1 hour on a charge. The SL-35 last about 1:30. The SL-20 with the SL-35 bulb will last about 40 minutes with all the advantages of the SL-35 and without the extra size and weight.

The SL-20 uses 1/2 D's. The SL-35 uses full sized D's.

I have my choice and I use the Ultrastingers.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Now where have I heard that name before???? Got any Tribbles to sell?

I second Size15s comment. Lots of usefull information.

So, specifically, why do you prefer the US? The whiter, but narrower light, or the lighter weight?

 

[Ratso]

>"Why do they sell that SL35 if the Ultra is superior?"

I believe the SL35 is an older design from about 15-20 years ago and the SL series is an established light among LEOs. The SL35 puts out more light in terms of lumens and also makes a great baseball bat. The Ultrastinger puts out less light but the turbohead gives it a long throw. I believe the SL35 lamp is 20 watts while the US is 10.

So the SL series puts out more overall "peripheral light", while the US is more focused in long range.

 

[lightlover]

Originally posted by Alan:
... the SL-35 ... throws out wider and very bright peripheral light, it is quite different from M6 which throws out a *thick* beam.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Alan,
I'm not sure what you mean, please expand on that. Can you give an idea of the relative sizes of the surround/spot beams ?

Jahn

 

[K-T]

Originally posted by Ratso:
(...) The SL35 puts out more light in terms of lumens and also makes a great baseball bat. The Ultrastinger puts out less light but the turbohead gives it a long throw. I believe the SL35 lamp is 20 watts while the US is 10.

So the SL series puts out more overall "peripheral light", while the US is more focused in long range.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Hmm, this is where lumen ratings would be useful, US has 75000cd but has less lumen than that 40000cd SL35.

You are correct, the US only has a 10W bulb while the SL35 has a 20W bulb. I haven't looked at that before. So basically that US is a "Turbohead" light while the SL35 could be described as a "standard-bezel" flashlight.

Now I am -slowly- getting it.

Couldn't a SL35 LA be used in the US to get more focused power out of that light?

Klaus.

Edited later:

Lahn, it seems like we've got a talent for crossposting.

Maybe he means the SL35 is focused in a flood-ish beamshape while the M6 is more spot-ish ?

 

[Ratso]

>Couldn't a SL35 LA be used in the US to get more focused power out of that light?

I think the battery in the SL35 and SL20 are far greater in capacity since they are bigger, so a 20 watt lamp in the US (HOLA) wouldn't last very long.

The SL35 lamp draws way more current than the US lamps.

 

[dano]

A SL lamp will not fit in an Ultrastinger. A 35X lamp will work fine in a 20x, or even a 20XP...

--dan

 

[Tombeis]

Bigtime information about Streamlight products here: www.streamlight.com

Size, output,(most in CP but they are starting to rate tactical lights in lumens. Thak bringsforth the hope they will change all their ratings to lumens.

The same for Maglight at www.maglight.com