Two suggestions both may be too big but fit the bill on almost every other aspect:
Lumintop X1L, the TIR optic, single emitter. Has an osram LED, so not nuetral. That can be changed though if you are so inclined (it has a culnm1, which means a neutral 5000k sst40 should be able to be reflowed right onto the stock mcpcb 4040 size). this has a Simple UI, not Anduril.
Astrolux EA01, has TIR optic, single emitter. This is a 26650 size battery, at approx. 115mm long, and includes a 26350 tube (can run a more common 18350 battery with included sleeve which makes the light 81mm long). Not Huge, but not a S2rII sized light either. Comes in an option with the sst40 5000k though, off the shelf no mod needed. I have one coming in and i am pretty sure i can get the Olight M2r Pro clip to fit it (i just did it with the Emisar D4s). Also, this has Anduril UI.
There are probably better options of there but these two came to mind. of course one needs mods to fit your list and the other is probly to large diameter, but both are nice lights!
Thanks for the input on this, Lightbringer, as I am not completely familiar with the flashlight!! I was watching a video and, indeed, the beam is not similar to a typical zoomie. :+1:
Still, concerning the options presented by the OP, that light doesn’t seem to be the type of “TIR” he’s looking after, specially after mentioning the Olight S2R !
Besides that, it has a charging port and the moving head, which is not the best for waterproofing (as required) :zipper_mouth_face:
what about washing the S11C? after I took a light outside, I like to soap and wash it while washing my hands.
can you do that regularly with this light?
my old 3xAAA LEDlenser has a crack in the TIR, which means water would get in when washing, which means I don’t use it that often anymore.
The Sofirn S11C is a zoomable light. Most zoomable lights are intentionally not airtight in order to give a smooth zoom and the S11C is no exception.
This is because cycling the light changes the internal volume. If the light is air-tight, air pressure inside and outside the light cannot equalize. Piston action then causes the zoom bezel to return to whatever position it was in when the battery tube was closed and the light sealed.
The S11C has a small plastic press-fit retaining ring which holds in the optic at the bezel. There is no o-ring there. The pill slides in and is held in place by 2 small screws. Also, I don’t recall seeing an o-ring between the pill and the body tube either.
This means that water should be able to leak into the light from both ends of the sliding bezel. It’s probably ok to take out in a light rain, but anything beyond that could cause issues. I wouldn’t recommend washing the light unless you take special care to avoid water entering the light.
That’s one main reason why rotational zooms are superior to push-pulls. Besides the fact they tend to be somewhat more pocketable especially a course zoomed in. Then they’re easily beam micro-adjustable whereas push/pulls can be a b*tch to equal. Not the least, rotationals are more water resistant due to thread-like metal to metal mechanicals (properly lubed with Plumber’s Grease type formulas) providing more inherent no-wear barriers than o-rings which inadvertently wear down. The thinner the threads (and thus quantity) the better.
Rotational zoomers also can be “locked down” better if ya expect water events.
I got an S11C from Amazon in March because one should never refuse an $8.99 Sofirn flashlight. Took it out today and compared it to several other lights in the 5000-6000K range. You’re right, the tint is just about perfect to my eye. The 5000K LH351D FC11 I bought two days ago isn’t nearly as nice which got me wondering. If I bought another (or three or five) S11C from Sofirn’s site will they likely have a similar pleasing tint or would they be more greenish like my FC11, presumably with an LED from a newer batch?
Personally, I like being able to easily adjust zoom on the fly with one hand. It’s much easier to do that with a push-pull zoomie.
A rotational zoomie can be made more waterproof than a push-pull zoomie, because friction on the threads can stop piston action on the bezel. However, this doesn’t always translate to better waterproofness.
The Sofirn S11C is a good example: It’s a rotational zoomie, but no attempt was made to make it waterproof.