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A newcomer in the Fenix LD-series, is the LD02. This lights runs off one AAA-batteries, and has a max of 100 lumens. That's a bright pocket-light 
Besides the LD02, Fenix also released the LD09. The LD09 is the bigger brother and runs off a AA-battery.
Packaging:
The LD02 comes in a nice presentation style box. I personally prefer this type of packaging because, when you want
to sell your light later on, you can ship the light nicely and it looks better than a cut-open clamp-shell package.
Inside the box you'll find; the LD02, pocketclip (already on the light), a manual, Fenix ad-paper, warranty-card, one spare o-ring and a alkaline battery.
Specifications: (Given by Fenix)
100 lumens is quite a lot, from a light this size. Length is 76mm, with a diameter of 15mm. Weight without battery is 16 gram.
Although it's longer than a twisty light, it would fit on a key-chain.
The 8 lumens Low-mode is to bright at night. Specially when you used it indoors. Outdoors I can understand the 8 lumens, but
otherwise it's to bright.
User Interface:
Switching modes is simple. Click to turn on, and click to turn off. Tap the switch, like a half-press, to switch modes. The LD02 always turns-on in Medium. From off the sequence is; Medium, Low, High, Medium, Low, ...
The light doesn't feature a momentary-on. High-mode will run for 3 minutes and then steps-down to medium.
The light and size-comparison:
The threads are smooth and came well lubed on my sample.
The LD02 has a pocketclip which can be handy when you used it as EDC. The clip grips the light enough, so it won't come-off that easily.
On the other hand, the clip isn't that tight. It bends easy and doesn't really catch my pants. In the last couple of days, I'd two moments where the light barely held-on my jeans.
I think if Fenix used a closed-clip, the tension will be better.
At the head you can see the anti-polarity. This ring will prevent the light to turn-on, when the battery isn't inserted properly.
The LD02 uses a TIR-optic which spreads out the light evenly. From what I can feel, the optic is made from plastic.
One of the first things I noticed when I opened the box, was how small the light is. It's about the size of a regular lighter.
LD02 - Eneloop AAA and LD02 next to a Lumintop Tool AAA
( Fenix E11, LD02, E01, Eneloop AAA )
As you can see the LD02 isn't that much bigger than the E01.
Beamshots:
(wall is approx 2 meters away from light and camera) shot with Canon 500D. Used provided alkaline battery for the beamshots.
0.8 sec, ISO800, f/3.5
0.5sec, ISO400, f/3.5
Conclusion:
The LD02 may be the light you need, if you're looking for a small-sized EDC light. The light can be used straight out-of the box.
As mentioned before, the pocketclip and Low-mode can be negative for some users. I personally would prefer a 'real' Low-mode on this light. Something around the 1-2 lumens maximum.
Will be using this light as EDC and will report back in awhile
Besides the LD02, Fenix also released the LD09. The LD09 is the bigger brother and runs off a AA-battery.
Packaging:
The LD02 comes in a nice presentation style box. I personally prefer this type of packaging because, when you want
to sell your light later on, you can ship the light nicely and it looks better than a cut-open clamp-shell package.
Inside the box you'll find; the LD02, pocketclip (already on the light), a manual, Fenix ad-paper, warranty-card, one spare o-ring and a alkaline battery.
Specifications: (Given by Fenix)
100 lumens is quite a lot, from a light this size. Length is 76mm, with a diameter of 15mm. Weight without battery is 16 gram.
Although it's longer than a twisty light, it would fit on a key-chain.
The 8 lumens Low-mode is to bright at night. Specially when you used it indoors. Outdoors I can understand the 8 lumens, but
otherwise it's to bright.
User Interface:
Switching modes is simple. Click to turn on, and click to turn off. Tap the switch, like a half-press, to switch modes. The LD02 always turns-on in Medium. From off the sequence is; Medium, Low, High, Medium, Low, ...
The light doesn't feature a momentary-on. High-mode will run for 3 minutes and then steps-down to medium.
The light and size-comparison:
The threads are smooth and came well lubed on my sample.
The LD02 has a pocketclip which can be handy when you used it as EDC. The clip grips the light enough, so it won't come-off that easily.
On the other hand, the clip isn't that tight. It bends easy and doesn't really catch my pants. In the last couple of days, I'd two moments where the light barely held-on my jeans.
I think if Fenix used a closed-clip, the tension will be better.
At the head you can see the anti-polarity. This ring will prevent the light to turn-on, when the battery isn't inserted properly.
The LD02 uses a TIR-optic which spreads out the light evenly. From what I can feel, the optic is made from plastic.
One of the first things I noticed when I opened the box, was how small the light is. It's about the size of a regular lighter.
LD02 - Eneloop AAA and LD02 next to a Lumintop Tool AAA
( Fenix E11, LD02, E01, Eneloop AAA )
As you can see the LD02 isn't that much bigger than the E01.
Beamshots:
(wall is approx 2 meters away from light and camera) shot with Canon 500D. Used provided alkaline battery for the beamshots.
0.8 sec, ISO800, f/3.5
0.5sec, ISO400, f/3.5
Conclusion:
The LD02 may be the light you need, if you're looking for a small-sized EDC light. The light can be used straight out-of the box.
As mentioned before, the pocketclip and Low-mode can be negative for some users. I personally would prefer a 'real' Low-mode on this light. Something around the 1-2 lumens maximum.
Will be using this light as EDC and will report back in awhile
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