Hello, first time caller but just had to ring in on this one. In theory this really appeals to me. I love the XM-L torch I have, and also love the flood to throws that I have as well. I got excited with the T8X until the reviews came out, as primarily I want the throw to be as great as possible, and the flood modes are just a useful add-on.
Will the head size allow for a greater focus and hence more throw than the T8X?
In theory this new Yezl should throw considerably better than the T8X. But sometimes theory doesn't match reality so we will have to wait and see. The trouble is I hate waiting. If I hadn't already planned and spent (overspent actually) my June flashlight budget, I would have already ordered this. Its certainly one on the list for next month.
OMG this looks great! THIS is what the XM-L needed. I'm very impressed by Yezl that they learned from their previous mistake. Can't wait to hear what those who get it right away have to say about it. As for blinky modes...that's a quick and cheap fix if this works as well with an XM-L as the others do with an XR-E.
If it's properly heatsinked it can be bumped up a few notches in output, too. Can we do a BLF edition of this one instead of the Tank TK-737?? ;)
I’d be interested in a 3 mode lo-med-high but I am excited to see reviews on this light. Crossing fingers that this yezl is half decent. I won’t lie, I had this in the cart last night ready to pull the trigger but decided to wait.
Very interesting light, Jim... and a much better solution than the aforementioned T8X. Although I've used 52mm aspherics with the XM-L, and throw is still less than a good xr-e....but then again overall output is higher.
This may be the first light were I actually mod to swap out the xm-l in lieu of an xr-e R2 :)
Most flashoholics don't like the blinky modes, but the general public sees them as a benefit, so that I doubt that you will see many lights without them. I know on a boating forum that I belong to, the Nebo Redline is very popular because (1) it is focusable, and (2) it has SOS mode.
Regarding the light in the OP, baby, walk proudly with that thing in your front pocket.
Well, Bob, a jacket pocket makes more sense. When I think pocket light I always think pants (jeans in particular). I think that if yours is as nice as mine there really won’t be another light as useful for you. If I was told I could only keep one light in my collection it would probably be that one. Can’t wait to hear what you think of it when it arrives.
This is very useful if you need to cut down on the spill if your immediate environment is very reflective so as to optimise for distance viewing. "Aspheric" lenses of this size have a beamspot of approx the same size as the reflectors counterparts. If you see its 1m distance 13cm spot.
But is 350 lumens correct? That's more like XP-G, no mention of drive levels. it looks good, i got the Yezl M7X though.
I think that if yours is as nice as mine there really won’t be another light as useful for you. If I was told I could only keep one light in my collection it would probably be that one. Can’t wait to hear what you think of it when it arrives.