I’ve got a MF01 in the Nichia 219c version and while it’s an awsome light, it’s way too much flood. Nothing wrong with it but it’ll light up the neighbors homes as well. I was thinking of a good C8 or one of the new small superthrowers. Depends on how big or small of a light you want. Personally I’d go with one of the new Emisar D1S. Less and 40 bucks and small with amazing throw.
XP-L HI LED mounted on a Copper direct-thermal-path MCPCB
Large smooth reflector for an awesome focused beam
Estimated 130,000cd peak beam intensity
Estimated 1300 lumens output
I own at least 5 lights from Astrolux and I’m a big fan of the performance, but the hold for 1 sec vs a simple click takes some getting used to. It’s actually a pretty big gripe. Compared to Narsil interface of the BLF Q8 and GT and Emisar lights it’s a deal breaker. I know people are modding them with the Narsil drivers as people here are getting them made for some lights like the MF01.
Even with the shorty tube it’s got plenty of oomf, but if you use the extension it can also be used to brain anything that comes at you (dog, hobo, rabid macaque, etc.).
Oh yeah, the L2 is a forward-clicky, so you can get away with just half-pressing from off to light up a sign, address, etc. Flash’n’dash…
Out of the box which has the better throw for hitting house numbers at a distance?
My old flashlight also allowed me to temporarily blind a charging dog, a plus.
Which has better build quality?
Which will give me better run time?
The Astrolux MF02 at around $85 Or
The D1S at $40 Or
Convoy L2 at $45
The size difference is not a big deal to me.
I am not trying to impress others with how small my powerful flashlight is.
I could get used to any type of clicking/pressing pretty quickly.
This is the impression I get from reading posts:
-The MF02 throws much farther (or larger area lit up and brighter at a distance) than the other two, but larger and not click and go.
-The D1s is smallest and throws really well for it’s size.
-The Convoy L2 is well built for a budget light and throws similar to the D1s but larger than the D1s.
If all of this is correct, I would probably go with the MF02. Unless the run time or build quality is not comparable.
Just clicked on the Banggood $85 ad for the Astrolux MF02.
At the site it is listed as $85.
When you click to “buy now” the price changes to $125 in your cart.
I buy more batteries from LiIon Wholesale, but that is only because I'm near PA and shipping time is better and I don't plan far enough ahead. All three also carry chargers.
