No idea on beam on the xhp50.2 before buying actually . But the yellow corona seems to take over my focus even when using outside.
Just glad did not try the others with the xhp70.2 as heard that it is even worst than the xhp50.2.
But in all sincerity, sp33 is a well made and very serviceable flashlight that I use most around the house than my favourite emisars.
At the current price, sp33 should really deserve much more attention. No regret in this purchase and will most likely get another to gift to my mom.
Mine is in. Like it well enough for the price. Really like the size. Not too big or too small. Beam is OK, but the switch seems a little inconsistent. May just be that I have to get used to it.
Peg, I really like this light very much. I love the UI—simple but convenient and intuitive. Beam strength spacings are fine and turbo is quick to get to and plenty powerful to see if the coyotes are after the chickens. My one and only complaint would be the difficulty in finding the button in the dark. I’m used to having a pocket clip for a location reference point on my side-button tube lights. This button is hard to find with bare hands and would seem to be well nigh impossible with gloves on. Might have to figure out some kind of simple mod to make it easier to locate. Other than that, it’s a great light. I think its going to steal some usage time from both my smaller lights and my large soda can lights. The SP33 is nice middling fit for me.
Yeah button could be a bit easier to find but I have other lights that are even more difficult in that regard. Yes, gloved-hand you would be searching a bit for sure.
And just wish for a lower low mode - single lumen or sub-lumen.
For $26 including a decent cell and a travel charger (I needed one), I am happy with the deal.
Are you just making that up or have you seen that they are making it?
In this size light I’ve found that a 50.2 at 375 lumen creates about the same brightness hot spot as a 70.2 at 800 lumen. The bigger hot spot of the 70.2 needs the extra lumens to equal it. If you don’t mind the smaller hot spot, the 50.2 can make your batteries last longer and reduce heat build up as well.
So there are pros and cons to each emitter size and bigger isn’t always better. I recently learned this and thought I’d share.
I’m asking you. You mentioned a SP33A, but a search turns up nothing.
Yes, when used with the same size reflector, a bigger emitter will generate a bigger hot spot.
I have never seen a TIR lens for a xhp50, but I have seen one for a xhp70. They seem pretty rare. They are also short, so you would need to fab up a spacer to lift the led up higher.