This is the side clicky version of Ultrafire's new CR123 Rebel light. The bottom clcky version is the WF-R1 and performs similarly. You'll find each for $30-35.
Ultrafire lists this light as hitting 200 lumens. That may be a bit optimistic. It's likely in the 120-130 lumen range, still enough to quality it as a tiny roarin' rocket. It's far brighter than my Fenix L1T 2.0 Rebel, and shorter too, due to the 123 battery size.
I like the interface. Click once on the firm side clicky to turn on and then a light press switches modes. This is a great outdoor light as it's always designed to come on at blazing high mode.
This light has nice side spill and a pronouced hot spot that really throws well. The only light I have that beats it is the two cell VB-16 fourth generation Seoul and that's not by much. Beam is clean and white with no artifacts, due to the orangepeel reflector.
Here are Ultrafire's stated lumens ratings and modes:
High: 200 Lumens / Medium: 50 Lumens / Low: 11 Lumens / Strobe / SOS
The fit and finish is of high quality and one nice extra touch is a built in unobtrusive clip that's removable if needed. It's a glossy black and tailstands nicely for candle mode.
One important note is that this version has a built in orangepeel reflector that keeps the beam smooth. All side clicky WF-R2 versions have the orangepeel. If you buy the rear clicky WF-R1 be careful you don't get one of the earler smooth reflectors or you'll notice ringyness and artifacts in the beam. Ultrafire says that all currently shipping units have the orangepeel.
The R2 only comes in black and the R1 is in black and a dark green, too. Ultrafire confirms that both lights are able to use both 3V and 3.6V RCR123A batteries but I've just used regular CR 123s so far. Despite the major blast of light, heat hasn't proven to be a problem in initial use.
Ultrafire lists this light as hitting 200 lumens. That may be a bit optimistic. It's likely in the 120-130 lumen range, still enough to quality it as a tiny roarin' rocket. It's far brighter than my Fenix L1T 2.0 Rebel, and shorter too, due to the 123 battery size.
I like the interface. Click once on the firm side clicky to turn on and then a light press switches modes. This is a great outdoor light as it's always designed to come on at blazing high mode.
This light has nice side spill and a pronouced hot spot that really throws well. The only light I have that beats it is the two cell VB-16 fourth generation Seoul and that's not by much. Beam is clean and white with no artifacts, due to the orangepeel reflector.
Here are Ultrafire's stated lumens ratings and modes:
High: 200 Lumens / Medium: 50 Lumens / Low: 11 Lumens / Strobe / SOS
The fit and finish is of high quality and one nice extra touch is a built in unobtrusive clip that's removable if needed. It's a glossy black and tailstands nicely for candle mode.
One important note is that this version has a built in orangepeel reflector that keeps the beam smooth. All side clicky WF-R2 versions have the orangepeel. If you buy the rear clicky WF-R1 be careful you don't get one of the earler smooth reflectors or you'll notice ringyness and artifacts in the beam. Ultrafire says that all currently shipping units have the orangepeel.
The R2 only comes in black and the R1 is in black and a dark green, too. Ultrafire confirms that both lights are able to use both 3V and 3.6V RCR123A batteries but I've just used regular CR 123s so far. Despite the major blast of light, heat hasn't proven to be a problem in initial use.
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