26650 EDC or other manufactures of the Ultrafire F13?

OK I’m lookin at the A8 now too. It takes a 20mm driver so it’s a candidate for XHP or MT-G2 mod. Same as you I like the whole length same diameter “tube” style and tail switch.

Where are you seeing that Palight listed as zooming? I don’t think that one is zooming:

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By the way here’s two models of Palight 26650 that are zoomies, and much more like the A8 (whole length same diameter “tube” style.)
The MS600 has an unusual “touch” tail switch. (Smack not touch - see EDIT below photos)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/PALIGHT-MS600-S-680Lumens-flashlight-2modes-XM-L2-Torch-Adjustable-Outdoor-Zoomable-LED-Flashlight-for-26650/32827900288.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_10130_10324_10342_10547_10325_10343_10546_10340_10548_10341_10545_10084_10083_10618_10307_5711211_5722315_10313_10059_10534_100031_10629_10103_10626_10625_10624_10623_10622_10621_10620_10142,searchweb201603_38,ppcSwitch_2&algo_expid=8fcc320a-b9d0-499b-b384-8ef1c07e008a-1&algo_pvid=8fcc320a-b9d0-499b-b384-8ef1c07e008a&transAbTest=ae803_5&priceBeautifyAB=0

https://www.ebay.com/itm/PALIGHT-MS600-XML-L2-600LM-26650-Zoomable-LED-Flashlight-Suit/322458016505?hash=item4b13fedaf9:g:rWYAAOSw4YdYz~Rp

(Currently “Under restocking”) EDIT: would have to check with Banggood but I’m not seeing the M900-s anywhere else now so it may be a thing of the past.

I have them listed in my zoomie thread: Zooming Model List (2018 Updated) Tell us about your newest zoomie!

M600 still available a few places.
It’s a VERY compact size:
100mm(L) x 31mm(Head) x 31mm(Body)

PALIGHT MS600:

EDIT: MS600 is a twisty for on-off, once on you “smack” the tail to change modes (causing the battery to momentarily disconnect for mode changes)
Found this review I didn’t know existed before: Review: United Palight MS600 EDIT: Now with twisty switch reliability fix!

Still worth looking at, being only 100mm in length it may be the most compact 26650 light there is, I can’t think of anything that comes close, especially it being a zoomie too.

On Ali. the title it says “zoomable” and in the description says “focal length: adjustable”.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/PALIGHT-T50-1000-Lumens-flashlight-5-modes-L2-Torch-Adjustable-Zoomable-Outdoor-LED-Flashlight-for-18650/32828346665.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.2.2d38d5eaucz4Dn&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_10130_10324_10342_10547_10325_10343_10546_10340_10548_10341_10545_10084_10083_10618_10307_5711211_5722315_10313_10059_10534_100031_10629_10103_10626_10625_10624_10623_10622_10621_10620_10142,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_2&algo_expid=d449140f-55d8-4262-83b6-c7ecf3976020-0&algo_pvid=d449140f-55d8-4262-83b6-c7ecf3976020&priceBeautifyAB=0

$25 is pretty good for a good looking light. I’m going to look around on other sites to see if I find specifics on the zoom.

I put the Banggood link to it in my post above, nothing about zoomable in their listing, they have a photo of the head unscrewed from the tube, looking at that photo pretty much verifies it’s not zoomable.

But what did you think about that MS600?

The Manta Ray C8.2 looks to be at the top of my new list, it just looks like it has a tad too much material on the light for me to decide on it now.

I am still keeping my eye out for “that light”.

Too bad nobody like Kaidomain sells F13 with a XHP50.2 in it. I would buy a couple. But that looks to be a mod for me in the future.

But the Jaxman Z1 will be my next light with the short tube. I like the even wall of light from the zoomies and the Xhp50.2 should put that wall out there.

The 26650 Edc I am wanting needs to be simple, waterproof, no moving/zooming parts. It will have to be the F13 with a Xhp50.2. That is a great looking light.

I’m not a fan of the twisty and smack features.

F13 at Fasttech around $13 after BLF code:

(Fasttech link photo)

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UltraFire MT-12 (Looks same as F13) at Fasttech (.57 cents more than F13)


(Fasttech link photo)
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F13 deal still works today: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/48234/1753

Order two more :smiley:

Thanks!

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Yeah I ordered one back on the 3rd on that deal, I was surprised to see it was still valid when saw your post tonight and tried it. But sometimes that happens (very rarely) but figured I check.

I just picked up 2 F13’s too. Now to see if the S2+ Code will work.

Why do you think one of the FastTech F13s is a clone? They are both labeled “authentic.” From what I can see, the difference is that (the cheaper) one comes with both an 18650 sleeve and a 3xAAA carrier.

Hmmm, yes I guess “clone” was the wrong term, what I meant by that was it’s a different model but appears the same as F13, couldn’t think of a word for “same item but different model number” :slight_smile:

I reworded it to avoid confusion, thanks for pointing out my mistake. :person_facepalming:

Do you have any idea why it’s a different model #? I honestly never saw or heard of the MT-12.

Here’s an interesting tail switch light, possible host. Only $10.56 after GB17LED code.

About the same size as an F13, and a smidge smaller than the Manta Ray C8.2.

https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_630131.html
https://www.fasttech.com/products/1647/10019425/4356701

No telling how it’s constructed internally, but it looks pretty nice. Would have to take a chance on the budget light lottery.

I received my Trustfire A8 from Kadiomain yesterday. It’s a very nice light all around. It’s quite bright too. It has a good combination of flood and throw. The transition from the “hotspot” is very smooth, which is ideal. The color is a metallic grey. I have a Keeppower 26650 from Amazon in it. I wish it had options for other group modes, like a 100, 50, 25%, moonlight would be nice. Or if it just didn’t have the blinkies I would be happy. The color seems to be around 5000k, not the Cool white like most of my lights. I really like the color of the A8.
Overall a sweet light.

I also got my 2 Ultrafire F13’s which are good for a great price, no modding yet.

I ordered a Convoy BD06 from Simon and that should be here in a few weeks.

I couldn’t resist and ordered a Convoy M2 from Simon also. Then a C8.2 Xhp50.2 from Kaidomain.

But the Convoy S2+ Sand from Simon finds its way in my pocket most. Lightweight, bright, and great mode selections. I will be picking up a second S2+ sand, since my wife stole mine. :+1:

Thanks for all the suggestions fellas.

I just got the manta ray host version and overall quality is a lot better than the UF f13 (having owned several f13s in the past). The host is about $20 which more expensive than a f13 w/discounts. However, the f13 has a lot of space in the driver area so it’s easy to add reinforcement to the shelf for better heat sinking or to fit a boost driver to run a xhp50.2 w/ a single cell.

Unno, I still like the F13. Gawd, those threads are buttery smooth right out of the box. I usually have to scrub and relube all the threads from every light I get, but the F13 required zero.

Received my F13 yesterday. It’s huge! Larger than I expected.
I dunno, can’t really say I’m a fan atm. Not sure what I’m gonna do with it, it was an impulse buy, shelved for future modding.

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The threads on mine are poorly matched, considerably loose at both the tail and head…
And some sharp / jagged spots that’ll need smoothed down, but it’s about what I expected.

Don’t really like the feel of it in hand, the short tube with my thumb and forefinger resting on those massive sharpish fins.
Although the fins do provide some serious anti-slip grip! Mine has that awesome “XML-T6” etched on it too. :person_facepalming:

Otherwise it does appear to be a solid host. Built like a tank. Don’t get me wrong I don’t hate it, I’m just not super thrilled by it.
Maybe it’ll grow on me. It was a good value for ten bux though. I’m gonna have to put something awesome in it to make me love it. :smiling_imp:

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Actually I’m totally spoiled by the Eagle Eye X7 that I bought for a host.
Feels way better in hand, more compact size, square threads, beautiful matte finish anno.

Comparing these side by side really puts it in perspective, twice the cost for twice the light.
To it’s credit the F13 does have a wider reflector in the same head diameter, so I’m thinking it should have better throw.

My Ultrafire HD2010 (bought in 2012) has the most buttery smoothest threads EVER!

I think the older F13’s we manufactured to a better quality. I purchased 3 last year and the overall quality wasn’t the greatest and the threads were not buttery smooth. But became smooth after some grease and repeated screwing on/off parts.

Actually, the hands-down absolutest bestest smoothest threads I’ve ever seen are on my lowly ’502B. Big beefy triangular threads, no less.

Screws on like an end-cap on a pipe, glassy smooth (and I mean glassy smooth), no hint of binding, not even much jiggle as if too loose. Screws in all the way and then nicely snugs up when it hits the end.

No idea what they did, but they done real good.

Unanodised, so maybe that makes a bit off difference. It’s that nice semi-gloss black, still grippy but without being chalky.

Hey, there’s a reason why it’s still my EDC even with all the other lights I got.