Anyone tried this one?
Skywolfeye A2
Cheap, short, side switch and built-in charging (or detonator…hard to say).
Yeah, search for “skywolfeye” here and you’ll find various people’s comments.
Shorter: lightest, thinnest, flimsiest, cheapest ….
Thread Resurrection!
I recently stumbled upon a photo of this newer side switch zooming light (the Wowtac A3S), and thought it was very interesting as there aren’t many good quality side switch zoomies at a decent price.
Looking at this light made me remember this thread I started back in 2016, it appears there’s been a lot of new models introduced since then, so I thought I’d try and resurrect the thread for 2018! I didn’t want to start a new thread so there wouldn’t be two of the same.
It looks like the zooming market segment is alive and well and has shown no signs of slowing down in the past year, I’m excited to see what 2018 brings.
I’ve updated the list in the OP, added 28 models plus a section on UniqueFire, I’ve deleted ones that are no longer available and fixed any dead links to clean it up and bring it current. Hope to hear of some more to add!
Wowtac A3S Zoomable 1000 Lumen - WOWTAC Official Store (Added to list)
There's a number of zoomies in this thread:
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/47276
The one that appealed to me most, and the one that I ordered, is the ThorFire TA13 from AliExpress.
Severe Cold zoomie:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Severe-Cold-Super-Bright-Rechargeable-CREE-XML-L2-LED-Flashlight-Torch-Zoom-Adjustable-Hiking-Searching-LED/32779310700.html
Jerommel’s comments:
I received mine yesterday, haven’t tried outside. The optic ain’t great, in flood there’s a dark hole in the middle of the beam. Otherwise it’s fair enough.
I am interested in ordering a jaxman z1 zoomie light. Any opinion? Which led should i get? Thanks
Hey guys how about this 1. I just picked one up.
I zoom 1600 lumen zoomable. light. Have not had to open it. Any insight. Here’s link
Great work!!
I love my UF-1504. Got it from MTN as a DIY host and theirs is a generic unbranded version. Paired with a FET boost driver, XPL-HI V3 and IMR 26650 its all I need. It ewasily far out-throws the range of my own vision, which admittedly is very poor, even with my coke bottle glasses. For the price I paid, and its overall size I don’t think I can get more peak lux AND open flood when defocused. I want to try the UF-1508, but my understanding is that it doesn’t zoom far out at all, so its only good for one thing.
For the longest time I hated zoomy lights, but the 1504 changed all that. When it is de-focused it has a very wide flood beam… very versatile and useful.
ThorFire TA13 (added to list)
Thanks raccoon, actually I had that one marked for the update and thought I included it, not sure what happened…
How do you like it?
Looks nice but the black hole scares me…. 
Also….
“Sorry, this item is no longer available!”
Guess it depends on what you’re after…
Highest brightness (more light but less throw than the one above)
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/JAXMAN-Z1-Turning-Optical-Zoom-Flashlight-Torch-with-AR-Coating-Glass-Lense-CREE-XHP50-26650-LED/1812094_32480542912.html?spm=2114.12010615.0.0.3605e590ZaMmCz
Shorty (like above but short tube)
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/JAXMAN-Z1-with-26350-battery-Zoom-Flashlight-Torch-shorter-size-CREE-XHP50-XHP50-2-LED/1812094_32833104809.html?spm=2114.12010615.0.0.3605e590ZaMmCz
High CRI (like the 2 above but better color rendering and warm tint)
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/JAXMAN-Z1-Turning-Optical-Zoom-Flashlight-Torch-with-AR-Coating-Glass-Lense-CREE-XML2-26650-flahligth/1812094_32840010969.html?spm=2114.12010615.0.0.3605e590ZaMmCz
Also for the High CRI the description shows 2x26650, not sure why they’re showing single tube in the photos. And the title shows XM-L2 but it is actually XHP50.
I'll let you know when I receive it. 
OK, sorry I misunderstood thought you got it already.
Found a few more for the list in your thread, thanks for posting the link.
Thanks, and thanks for posting about your 1504, nice photos!
I wonder if one was built like yours but with regular XPL (not HI) would it have more light/brightness in full flood mode, but still have some good throw?
Sofirn SF30A (added to list)
Thanks raccoon and MascaratumB!
Nice, let us know if it runs on 9xAAA!
“Includes (9) “AAA” batteries”
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I was recently looking at this one 2xAAA:
(Added to list)- another XHP50 zoomy
These two appear to be the same light… just different branding
UltraFire MAX01 (XHP50)
XANES 1401B (XHP50)
(Added to list)- a higher quality zoomie?
Looks like a flat lens, Fresnel type? Or maybe just a flat outer lens?
What’s the longest throwing zoomie?