richardcpf
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Edit: Did a runtime test of the General mode and WOW, with a Tenergy 18650 battery it achieved 18+ hours before going moon mode. I tested every 3 hours and it was able to switch to turbo mode, while keeping the same brightness. I was impressed since the stated runtime was 12 hours only. The moon mode was about 20 lumens to my sight. I guess if I had left it there it would do few more hours before going too dim to use.
Since the TK11R2 was released, I've been wondering if to buy it or not, but when I finally decided, it was out of stock my most flashlight dealers. I had to order from amazon with no discount and no free shipping, ebay also sold them, but I wouldn't get any expensive item from there. What I learnt from this is not to wait too long before buying a flashlight, if you want it and need it (not necessarily need it, but you need it), just order it.
Today I received this in my mail and couldnt wait to open it. Here are my first impressions:
Pros:
-Looks and feels very strong and well built.
-Anodizing is very good. Thread had HA as well.
-The FW clicky has a very good response. Easy to reach and activate.
-Clean, shiny, smooth reflector.
-Very bright, the hotspot is tigh and intense. The hotspot is actually the brightest single die led light to my eyes.
-Lots of flood, same as bright as the flood of my JETIIIpro, but with a much larger lighting area.
Cons:
-The tint is yellow/greenish. Not noticeable in turbo mode but it does in low mode. This is perhaps I got used to the blueish tint of my JETIIIpro.
-Emitter is a bit uncentered and there is a dark ring around the beam. Not really an issue to me since it is only noticeable when hunting white walls.
-It produces a low hissing when the turbo mode is activated, but as long as this is normal I wouldnt worry.
-Can't tailstand.
-There are gaps between the head and the fins and between the tailcap and the cigar ring.
This is overall a great light. If I compare it with my JETIIIpro, the TK11R2 throw better, has larger flood and maybe a longer runtime according to the numbers. The light is simple and doesnt have extra modes like the jetbeam. A big plus is that it can take 18650 and 2xCR123, to my eyes it is same as bright in both configurations, however with the 18650 the hissing is not that noticeable.
Pics:
In the box: TK11R2, Nylon holster, 2 orings, 1 orange switch rubber, instructions, lanyard, the cigar ring was preinstalled.
Here is it.
Size comparison, a little bit taller than my JETIIIpro, weight about the same.
JETIIIpro, TK11R2, Extreme infinity.
Very compact and easy to operate.
Compatible with the T1 tailcap. The T1 is dead for now but I will mod it with a MC-E.
The internals.
My 3 favorite lights.
The new lanyard is stronger than the previous one, both ends are made of a thicker nylon.
L: Nirecore extreme MAX R: Fenix TK11R2 Turbo
Underexposed
L: JetIIIpro ibs MAX R: Fenix TK11R2 Turbo
Underexposed
About 40 meters from my house, my neighbor's fence. Looks brighter than it shows, zoom was used.
L: JetIIIpro ibs MAX R: Fenix TK11R2 Turbo
This is all for now. My multimeter is brok so I cant take readings. If you want any specific picture of the light I can take it no problems!
Since the TK11R2 was released, I've been wondering if to buy it or not, but when I finally decided, it was out of stock my most flashlight dealers. I had to order from amazon with no discount and no free shipping, ebay also sold them, but I wouldn't get any expensive item from there. What I learnt from this is not to wait too long before buying a flashlight, if you want it and need it (not necessarily need it, but you need it), just order it.
Today I received this in my mail and couldnt wait to open it. Here are my first impressions:
Pros:
-Looks and feels very strong and well built.
-Anodizing is very good. Thread had HA as well.
-The FW clicky has a very good response. Easy to reach and activate.
-Clean, shiny, smooth reflector.
-Very bright, the hotspot is tigh and intense. The hotspot is actually the brightest single die led light to my eyes.
-Lots of flood, same as bright as the flood of my JETIIIpro, but with a much larger lighting area.
Cons:
-The tint is yellow/greenish. Not noticeable in turbo mode but it does in low mode. This is perhaps I got used to the blueish tint of my JETIIIpro.
-Emitter is a bit uncentered and there is a dark ring around the beam. Not really an issue to me since it is only noticeable when hunting white walls.
-It produces a low hissing when the turbo mode is activated, but as long as this is normal I wouldnt worry.
-Can't tailstand.
-There are gaps between the head and the fins and between the tailcap and the cigar ring.
This is overall a great light. If I compare it with my JETIIIpro, the TK11R2 throw better, has larger flood and maybe a longer runtime according to the numbers. The light is simple and doesnt have extra modes like the jetbeam. A big plus is that it can take 18650 and 2xCR123, to my eyes it is same as bright in both configurations, however with the 18650 the hissing is not that noticeable.
Pics:
In the box: TK11R2, Nylon holster, 2 orings, 1 orange switch rubber, instructions, lanyard, the cigar ring was preinstalled.
Here is it.
Size comparison, a little bit taller than my JETIIIpro, weight about the same.
JETIIIpro, TK11R2, Extreme infinity.
Very compact and easy to operate.
Compatible with the T1 tailcap. The T1 is dead for now but I will mod it with a MC-E.
The internals.
My 3 favorite lights.
The new lanyard is stronger than the previous one, both ends are made of a thicker nylon.
L: Nirecore extreme MAX R: Fenix TK11R2 Turbo
Underexposed
L: JetIIIpro ibs MAX R: Fenix TK11R2 Turbo
Underexposed
About 40 meters from my house, my neighbor's fence. Looks brighter than it shows, zoom was used.
L: JetIIIpro ibs MAX R: Fenix TK11R2 Turbo
This is all for now. My multimeter is brok so I cant take readings. If you want any specific picture of the light I can take it no problems!
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