**NEW** Niteye TF series (TF20, TF25, TF40)

New lights from Niteye,

XM-L U2 led, TF20 (480lm), TF25 (500lm), TF40 (520lm)

Boy, they're really targeting Jetbeams.
Perhaps they look even better than the original RRT-2 and RRT-1's respectively.
The bigger TF25 adds a functional looking heatsink.
Meanwhile, the TF40 looks like it could do with a much bigger bezel diameter...

retail price (China)

TF20 - 578 CNY (91.78 USD)
TF25 - 588 CNY (93.36 USD)
TF40 - 598 CNY (94.96 USD)

I see these are out now, or at least I haven't seen them until now. I like the looks of the TF-25, decent size head with a smooth reflector, it should throw well for it's size. Anyone have more info? Is the 500 lumens OTF and does it step down after a certain time? Otherwise it seems a little low compared to some other 1x18650 lights. No mention of accessories other than the lanyard, not sure if it comes with a decent holster?

edit- found this info:
Package Includes (with original box packing):
· NITEYE TF25
· Holster
· Spare Rubber Cap
· Spare O-ring
· Neckyard
· Instruction Manual
· Warranty Card

The holster only covers the top half of the light, the rest of the tube is exposed.

Here's the specs:
- Cree XM-L U2, lifespan over 50,000hrs
- Max 500lumens, distance throw 280m
-Output/Runtime: 2-500lm / 1-50hrs
- Magnetic Ring Control from Strobe > Off > 2-500lm (multi level)
- Aircraft Aluminum with Military Type III Hard-Anodized
- Powered by 1x 18650/2x CR123A (not included)
- Constant current, Constant Brightness
- Working Voltage 3.0v-8.4v
- Waterproof IPX-8, Impact Resistant 1m
- Size 154mm x 49mm
- Weight 185g

Not new. Just introduced in English recently

I am still waiting on a review.

The TF25 looks interesting. I hope it is well regulated on single 18650. Similar to the Xeno G42.

I bit the bullet and ordered a TF25, hopefully it functions as good as it looks. Always room for another 18650 light in the stable, especially an infinitely variable one with a big, smooth reflector. I don't expect it to out-throw my ET M3C4 XML, but it looks like a nice smaller alternative.

madecov said:

Not new. Just introduced in English recently

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if you look at the OP it was an old post

Craig

I just bought the Niteye TF20 and it rocks,compare side to side with Jetbeam RRT-21,this one looks more aggressive and more expensive...solid feeling in the hands,front and tail SS Bezel...SMO reflector,and it says Cree XM-L U2,13000cd,240m beam distance,480lumens 1hr and 2lumens 60hr
132grams,working voltage 3-6v,the magnetic ring has clicking sound to it and its also SS nice,i'll be trying it tonight in the dark woods....
Got to check out the specs if its boasted or real...

Yeah, I got the TF25 over the weekend and love it. comparing it other 1x18650 lights very nice quality, very bright, tight, hotspot due to the large head and big, deep, smooth reflector. Haven't compared throw outside in the dark yet but it looks like it will provide great throw in a compact package. The selector ring has many detents but it's still easy to turn but won't freely move when you don't want it to. I really like this light.

Tested the TF20 and i love it so much,confirm a thrower better than the PC25 i have and the spill is also quite wide as compared only that the tint is abit purpleist blue...but the magnetic ring is wonderful, it clicks along the uprate and downrate and stays there,the low is really low and high is as 480lumens i guess it seems like it... But there is a big blue ring like halo around the spill but i guess its because of the SMO reflector....however i love it,i may or may not sell off my PC25 hehe,But i love the looks of it,hansome and charming with all the SS bezel and magnetic ring and the gray color and the lanyard ring that is just nice and not forgetting the nice holster....actually i was going to buy the RRT-21 but my gut feeling told me to get this TF20 which looks more fabulous and hansome......afterall it could just be me..

Just notice that mine is the no.155 on the serial number and soon im going to try inserting rcr123s and see if it would go more than 480lumens....

Waiting on my TF25. Anybody have any more feedback, pics, beam shots on this bad boy?

Jayman said:

Waiting on my TF25. Anybody have any more feedback, pics, beam shots on this bad boy?

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I like my TF25, great quality and makes a nice compact thrower.

While searching for info on Niteye I noticed on Facebook there was no page about this company, so I took the liberty of putting together a little something. I figured it would be a good central repository for reviews and pictures of these really cool lights. Feel free to post anything in regards to these lights:twothumbs https://www.facebook.com/Niteyelight

As I am getting more and more interested in flashlights using a variable ring, I bumped into this thread. It is such a pitty Niteye is not talked about more on CPF, cause judging from the posts here, you guys who own their lights seems quite happy with them. They don't seem to be updated often though, and their website is quite slow. Also sadly, no moonlight mode.

Tapis said:

As I am getting more and more interested in flashlights using a variable ring, I bumped into this thread. It is such a pitty Niteye is not talked about more on CPF, cause judging from the posts here, you guys who own their lights seems quite happy with them. They don't seem to be updated often though, and their website is quite slow. Also sadly, no moonlight mode.

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Read someposts just a couple of days ago that Niteye is not active anymore. Probably not manufacturing any products anymore. Not sure though if it is true. :shrug:

I just checked out their website. No pricing information or distributor info. Website is pretty nice. Hope they are stil in business. I seen a few items I'd like to throw some money at.