Review: TrustFire Z8 - XM-L Flood-to-Throw

Can’t wait on beamshots and other comments.

I have been wanting THIS one from Manafont for a while, and they bear more than a passing resemblence - minus the pocket clip.

That tail cap would HAVE to go, however.

Looks like this one is better put together to judge from the pics.

Thanks as always.

Updated the tailcap draw info. 1.83A on high and .368 on low using an IMR 14500 cell. It’s too late to continue with the other data so hopefully I will have the chance tomorrow for more testing.

Took a bit of extra time to calculate ANSI throw. At 15ft I measure 1120 lux which calculates to 306 meters ANSI throw. Not too bad for a AA sized light if you ask me. If you consider the driver is only pushing 1.83A at the tail there is room for even more improvement if you wanted to change out the driver to 2.8A.

EDIT: The number earlier was with a fresh start at room temp. After leaving it run for 1 minute to allow for sag the lux reading dropped dramatically. At 10ft (3m) I just measured only 695 lux. After running ANSI calculations throw dropped to 160 meters. Conservative, yes, but this is the one I will use.

JMac, you have any other zoomies? How does it compare?

I do. Tomorrow I’ll compare it to the Romisen RC-29 and the Sipik SK68. I don’t have any other XM-L zoomies to compare it with but since they are all 14500 lights I will use them. I will also compare with the Small Sun C10 zoomer for poops & chuckles.

Very nice review of a good-looking light, and nice homage to John K. :

I still dont see you putting this light down… :frowning:
I’ll have to buy it soon.
Those pictures makes it look like a top $ light. Which is rare for the price. And it is a zoomie that is really well made. Which is even more rare.
Oh woe oh agony. The wait is killing me. :cry:

Sorry, man, I have my kids this week and have been very busy. It does have a few flaws but none related to build quality. The driver could be stronger and I’d rather it didn’t have a split tail. Thermal sag kicks in quick due to it being SS as you can tell by my earlier updates. Hope that helps. LOL!

Johnny

Thats alright JohnnyMac - I am just teasing you along mate. Have fun with you family. Give them a hug from your internet friends who also love all the work you put in.

Hope that doesnt come over too tacky?? LOL

Nice!

Thanks, brother! Not tacky at all. Much appreciated in fact.

Must

Not

Work out

Dollars to pounds……… 8)

But I’m not a patient man!!!

Thanks for all the photo’s. Looking forward to the data and beam shots!

Go market is knocking the z8 out with two cells and a crap charger for 15 quid odd, oh dear.

Looking forward to playing with mine - shipped yesterday from US warehouse.

JohnnyMac: Your reviews of late have cost me quite a bit of money! 8)

Just ordered it. :) Now I have to wait.

Not sure how reliable these short reviews are…

I like this:

Considering that this store doesn’t seem like it would be too popular, I question the authenticity of the reviews.

Considering that it’s a FTT light and has no “hotspot” I’d say it’s a pretty good bet the reviews are fake. For the same price get it from Tmart where I did and get the real thing in just a few days.

Oh I definitely plan on getting it from Tmart US warehouse if I get one. I was just looking for other feedback. Even though I find the reviews suspect, I would imagine the average consumer might use the term “hot spot” to describe a FTT.

Ok, folks, the review is updated and finished. Enjoy!

Johnny