E2D LED

Anybody have one yet? How does it throw?

What I really want is a surefire quality throw monster that is close in size to a e2e. Any suggestions?

Throws very well. Just a little longer than e2e.

it throws well, close to my Malkoff M60 in a smaller package.

it is the best Surefire E2e variant to date, IMHO. ALong with E1B, this generation of E-series Surefires are close to the holy grail of EDC lights.

I love me E2DL. I switched tailcaps with my E1B so it would be easier to pocket. Just about perfect in my opinion.

Yes, quite a few people have the E2DL now.

There is plenty of discussion here

Regards,
Tempest

Also take a look at Chao's excellent review which has beamshots and runtimes.https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/196892

pcool69 said:

Anybody have one yet? How does it throw?

What I really want is a surefire quality throw monster that is close in size to a e2e. Any suggestions?

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Look no further. The E2DL is both bright and a real thrower, at least relative to other similarly-sized SureFire lights. I bought a single-stage one more or less for curiosity. I hate the strike bezel, but otherwise it's real winner for lots of uses (which would not include up-close task lighting )

IMO one of SureFire's best lights in function, form, throw and overall usefullness in a pocketable light. Don't hesitate to grab one.

What emitter does the E2D/E2DL use?
Beautiful light I must say.

Thanks

J Newell wrote

Look no further. The E2DL is both bright and a real thrower, at least relative to other similarly-sized SureFire lights. I bought a single-stage one more or less for curiosity.

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I wonder how the E2D compares with the Cree Q5 LED conversion head upgrade for the E2E . Specifically in terms of beam spill and throw and runtime. Haven't seen any numbers on the Cree Q 5 conversion Head. I purchased one of these from Optics HQ (like you out of curiosity) and gotta say.... Damm its bright. Anyone else have one of these? thoughts?




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entendu said:

I wonder how the E2D compares with the Cree Q5 LED conversion head upgrade for the E2E . Specifically in terms of beam spill and throw and runtime. Haven't seen any numbers on the Cree Q 5 conversion Head. I purchased one of these from Optics HQ (like you out of curiosity) and gotta say.... Damm its bright. Anyone else have one of these? thoughts?

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I've had both of these...the OHQ TLS head and the E2DL.

The OHQ TLS head is bright and has a different beam profile since it is a reflector. It's a good value and runs on any type of battery setup you want to throw at it, i.e. 2 primaries, 2 RCR123s, 1 li-ion 17670. The only thing that I don't like is that the head is significantly bigger than the E2DL head. Plus, I'm not too thrilled about putting after-market products on my Surefires.

The E2DL has the same beam profile as any of the newer lights with the TIR optic...E1B/KX1/KX2. It throws well and runs on 1 RCR123 (in single cell body), 2 RCR123's, 2 primaries, or 1 li-ion 17670 (if you have a body that fits it. The stock E2DL body doesnt fit).

So the choice is up to you. I believe the OHQ TLS head is roughly $70? I've seen people selling the E2DL heads alone for $75 in the Market Place. If you're looking for a whole complete light, the E2DL's the better value since you would have to get an E2D plus TLS head. Not worth it to do that.

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What emitter does the E2D/E2DL use?

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The E2D does not use an emitter. That's the old incandescent version. The E2DL uses a Cree...most likely Q4 or Q5.

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The E2D does not use an emitter. That's the old incandescent version. The E2DL uses a Cree...most likely Q4 or Q5.

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E2DL yes, thanks for reply.