aspheric lens with side emitter?

alnico357

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Apparently this won't work too well..? I have an EverLED in my Mag Light. I put in an aspheric lens with dismal results. Am I correct in thinking I need a Lambertian LED?
 

Blindasabat

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In short, Yes.
Longer version - you want as much light transmitted forward into the aspheric lens as possible. Cree XR-E are probably the best for this, so if you can find a Cree that fits into the Mag, then that may work best. I think you typically need more than just a PR2 drop-in bulb to use a Cree XR-E.
 
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