The NEW Sofirn C8F Triple XP-L W2 w/side e-switch

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C8 with 3 LEDs and 18650? It’s not fashionable anymore …

16 LEDs and 26650! 48000 lumens (fire extinguisher included). Now Available! Only from 17 dollars! You will not be disappointed! :smiley:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/48000-Lumen-High-Power-Flashlight-3-to-16-CREE-XML-T6-Powerful-LED-Flash-light-with18650/32844557824.html

By the way, C8 with 26650 looks very nice. When will Sofirn please us with this version?

26650? Not for me, thank you. The 18650 tube is a more pleasing fit in my hand than a 26650 tube.

You do realize, of course, that those XM-L emitters are not going to make 48,000 lumens, 16 or otherwise? And if you decide to modify it with newer emitters, the cost will be prohibitive.

The C8 is loved for it’s compact size and modability, Sofirn is keeping it real in this regard and giving us a very nice light. Imposters can try, but good luck getting what you think your’e getting.

Edit: I even see a claim of a Stainless Steel shell, which would be a high resistance and would actually stop the light from making much headway towards the ludicrous output claims. 3800 lumens from 3 XM-L T6 LED’s? HA! Remember the Lixada 3800 that claimed 3800 lumens from 3 XM-L emitters? Can’t hit 3800 in it with new XM-L2’s and an FET direct drive driver. Interesting light, but it doesn’t even draw my interest and everybody knows I’m a dyed in the wool flashaholic….

16 SST-40s cost $25.6. Not cheap, but not terrible either. Put them on 2s direct drive with a pair of 26350 and have a light that overheats way faster than Emisar D4. :smiley:

I’m sure Wildcat was just joking around by posting that.

Besides, that light is not C8 sized. It’s head is Q8 sized with a 26650 battery tube.

I’d like to see the capability of changing modes using the side switch or a tail switch. This way you can pick up the light however you can if your in a hurry and turn it on asap.

Also, XLP-HI x 3 for more throw.

I’d really like to see all of the goodness of this light put into the Convoy L4 which is a nicer looking light, IMHO. It also has a thicker battery tube and may possibly be able to be bored out to accept a 21700 or 20700 battery. Unfortunately, Sofirn and Convoy are not the same company.

Sofirn is a comparatively young company that listens to it’s consumer base, improvements are made according to the reviews and input garnered there, so don’t be surprised to see Sofirn step up and answer some of the requests people have made, in this or another light entirely. They do have a wide offering, I plan to be purchasing at least several of their other models in the coming weeks…

Tell me about it…

Other than “Ultrafire” (real and otherwise) and maybe Convoy, I think I bought more Sofirn lights than any other brand. :smiley:

Just in case you didn’t know.

Your comments are air.

Not you. Besides, you used Whom in the correct manner.

I’m sorry.

Can anyone comment on whether this C8F will run on 123a primaries.

I thank you in advance.

Another question.

Is there a discount code to purchase this through the Aliexpress store?

Amazon.com won’t ship to my country (Canada). Can’t use the code listed earlier in this thread.

Thanks

It’s designed to run on a single high discharge capable 18650. The CR123’s are too high a voltage and wouldn’t be able to deliver the amperage this light needs anyway.

The Aliexpress store already has it at the discount price of $34. That’s the cheapest price anywhere.

Hi Thanks.

The Aliexpress listing for $34 doesn’t appear to come with the battery and charger like the Amazon listing does.

There is a listing for $38.40USD that includes the battery and charger on Aliexpress. Was hoping to get $4 off that.

Thanks

I figured 123s wouldn’t be ideal. Wanted to confirm though.

Some discount coupons available here, Nooner (don't know if they can be applied to items on sale): https://sofirn.aliexpress.com/store/sale-items/2933049.html

Cheers

Didn’t know there’s 2 types convoy C8 Stainless bezel! Any way to tell the difference? I just ordered one yesterday from gearbest, wondering now which one I’ll get.

The old C8 SS bezel was never for sale as a separate part a.f.a.i.k.
Some UltraFire C8’s had them i.i.r.c.