Get the Convoy C8 AK47 from Banggood (8*7135)

[oldman777]

Not absolutely correct comparison, In auto mode, but nonetheless.

On left Convoy C8/7135*8/XM-L2 U2/OP, Hi mode. On right - Nitecore EC25W, turbo mode 860 lm.

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[Tom_E]

Joe - how does it compare to the TangsFire C8 XM-L2 U3 - you just got 2 of those in?

Actually, this is a pretty good deal considering it's well regulated, nice modes w/memory, solid known host, and a XM-L2 U2 (or so claimed). Only downside would be the OP reflector, but only if you wanted max throw out of it - beam patterns with an OP are cleaner. Compared to prices of the TangsFire or FT Convoy C8 offering (only XML's), it's perhaps the best C8 deal around right now.

Nice Find Joe, glad you posted a new thread on it!

[Fern]

What’s the difference between the default U2-1B and the U2-1A option?

Apart from the + $1

[Hikelite]

@Fern

What’s the difference between the default U2-1B and the U2-1A option? Apart from the + $1

1B really greenish, 1A bluish

[Rusty_Joe]

@Tom E

Joe - how does it compare to the TangsFire C8 XM-L2 U3 - you just got 2 of those in?

Actually, this is a pretty good deal considering it’s well regulated, nice modes w/memory, solid known host, and a XM-L2 U2 (or so claimed). Only downside would be the OP reflector, but only if you wanted max throw out of it - beam patterns with an OP are cleaner. Compared to prices of the TangsFire or FT Convoy C8 offering (only XML’s), it’s perhaps the best C8 deal around right now.

Nice Find Joe, glad you posted a new thread on it!

Well, I’m happy to be willing to “take one for the team,” all the nicer when it turns out to be a great find. lol Actually, this was an impulse purchase for a friend. He loves C8s and kept wanting something of better quality than the normal stuff. I took a chance…and scored! But I guess with Convoy, that wasn’t such a gamble after all, no?

I sold both Tangsfires, which I came to be mildly impressed with, but not as impressed with as this light. I never had them side-by-side, but I’m more impressed with this unit by quite a ways. Its light goes everywhere and, yes, seems brighter than both Tangsfires. Feels like it is “scorching the retinas” more. I could be wrong, but that is my impression.

The selling points of this Convoy, though, are: a much better (regulated) function, superb mode-memory that it takes some actual work to circumvent (no accidentally jumping into other modes when I use it), as well as the fine and bright beam quality. Just holding it manifests its quality.

The Tangsfires were pretty run-of-the-mill by comparison. The quality just isn’t the same. And though I loved the feel of them in my hand, one came brighter than the other. Plus, I’m not fond of lights that dim after an initial blast, and the idea of having to get a special type battery to make them really “sing” is even worse for me. I much prefer regulation—and at this level of output, that makes things all the better.

[Beachlogger]

Just ordered 2 of these bad boys thanks for the recommendation !

[oldman777]

@Hikelite

@Fern

What’s the difference between the default U2-1B and the U2-1A option? Apart from the + $1

1B really greenish, 1A bluish

In addition to tint, U2-1A is a newer emitter - XM-L2, and about 12% brighter than XML U2-1B.

If you need the really brightest light, the order: XM-L2 U2-1A.

[saypat]

@oldman777

@Hikelite

@Fern

What’s the difference between the default U2-1B and the U2-1A option? Apart from the + $1

1B really greenish, 1A bluish

In addition to tint, U2-1A is a newer emitter - XM-L2, and about 12% brighter than XML U2-1B.

If you need the really brightest light, the order: XM-L2 U2-1A.

Enuf already, you’re going to cause me to buy this light, and I already have (3) other C8s!

[oldman777]

@saypat

@oldman777

@Hikelite

@Fern

What’s the difference between the default U2-1B and the U2-1A option? Apart from the + $1

1B really greenish, 1A bluish

In addition to tint, U2-1A is a newer emitter - XM-L2, and about 12% brighter than XML U2-1B.

If you need the really brightest light, the order: XM-L2 U2-1A.

Enuf already, you’re going to cause me to buy this light, and I already have (3) other C8s!

I have a really bad English, and I totally agree with Rusty here :

Get the Convoy C8 AK47 from Banggood (8*7135)

Those of you who have been tirelessly recommending the Convoy C8s, good going. I’ve now proudly joined you. A few days ago, I received the AK47 Convoy with 8*7135 from Banggood and have had ample time to play with it. Boy howdy is this an amazingly bright and well-made light! It’s brighter than all my XM-Ls, has a frosted reflector, and produces a gorgeous beam. I’ve never held in my hands a C8 that comes close in terms of build quality. These get a Rusty Recommend Heavy. If you haven’t scoope…

I already had a couple of C8, but after this Light, the C8 issue completely closed for me.

[Fern]

@oldman777

@Hikelite

@Fern

What’s the difference between the default U2-1B and the U2-1A option? Apart from the + $1

1B really greenish, 1A bluish

In addition to tint, U2-1A is a newer emitter - XM-L2, and about 12% brighter than XML U2-1B.

If you need the really brightest light, the order: XM-L2 U2-1A.

Thanks perhaps I should have worded my question more explicitly. I meant the difference in tint so sorry if that wasn’t clear

I ordered a couple of these with the XM-L 2 emitter. I wonder if there is a way to physically identify these emitters and thus confirm we are receiving the real deal.

[oldman777]

@Fern

@oldman777

@Hikelite

@Fern

What’s the difference between the default U2-1B and the U2-1A option? Apart from the + $1

1B really greenish, 1A bluish

In addition to tint, U2-1A is a newer emitter - XM-L2, and about 12% brighter than XML U2-1B.

If you need the really brightest light, the order: U2-1A.

Thanks perhaps I should have worded my question more explicitly. I meant the difference in tint so sorry if that wasn’t clear

I ordered a couple of these with the XM-L 2 emitter. I wonder if there is a way to physically identify these emitters and thus confirm we are receiving the real deal.

XM-L with 6 yellow strips and 3 brass bonding wires, XM-L2 - two brass and without yellow strips.

Here is clearly visible:

http://flashlightwiki.com/Cree

[Fern]

@oldman777

XM-L with 6 yellow strips and 3 brass bonding wires, XM-L2 - two brass and without yellow strips.

Here is clearly visible:

Cree - Flashlight Wiki

Excellent, thanks.

[Hikelite]

@oldman777

@Fern

@oldman777

@Hikelite

@Fern

What’s the difference between the default U2-1B and the U2-1A option? Apart from the + $1

1B really greenish, 1A bluish

In addition to tint, U2-1A is a newer emitter - XM-L2, and about 12% brighter than XML U2-1B. If you need the really brightest light, the order: U2-1A.

Thanks perhaps I should have worded my question more explicitly. I meant the difference in tint so sorry if that wasn’t clear I ordered a couple of these with the XM-L 2 emitter. I wonder if there is a way to physically identify these emitters and thus confirm we are receiving the real deal.

XM-L with 6 yellow strips and 3 brass bonding wires, XM-L2 - two brass and without yellow strips. Here is clearly visible: Cree - Flashlight Wiki

Now on the subject of 3 brass wires, is there any spec sheet where it says those are brass wires?

I do not see any company using brass wires due to the fact copper is standard and is generally plated weather gold or tin, etc, like the majority of SMD components. Not to even mention that brass is way behind copper in therms of resistance.

[oldman777]

@Hikelite

@oldman777

@Fern

@oldman777

@Hikelite

@Fern

What’s the difference between the default U2-1B and the U2-1A option? Apart from the + $1

1B really greenish, 1A bluish

In addition to tint, U2-1A is a newer emitter - XM-L2, and about 12% brighter than XML U2-1B. If you need the really brightest light, the order: U2-1A.

Thanks perhaps I should have worded my question more explicitly. I meant the difference in tint so sorry if that wasn’t clear I ordered a couple of these with the XM-L 2 emitter. I wonder if there is a way to physically identify these emitters and thus confirm we are receiving the real deal.

XM-L with 6 yellow strips and 3 brass bonding wires, XM-L2 - two brass and without yellow strips. Here is clearly visible: Cree - Flashlight Wiki

Now on the subject of 3 brass wires, is there any spec sheet where it says those are brass wires?

I do not see any company using brass wires due to the fact copper is standard and is generally plated weather gold or tin, etc, like the majority of SMD components. Not to even mention that brass is way behind copper in therms of resistance.

Agree. I just copied the inscription under the photo here:

http://flashlightwiki.com/Cree

Perhaps brass meant color. Not material.

[Hikelite]

oldman777, I know the info is from that link.

[Billy_X]

I’ve spotted a way to tell first and second generation XML’s,XPG’S and XPE’s apart that no one seems to mention.First gens have

2 quite obvious squares on one side,gen 2’s don’t.It’s even visible in chinese site photos.Sometimes they’re not visible if the

reflector or centering ring is really tight to the dome,so the other checks come in.

[Hikelite]

Yes that is so, but the fact that the square bases of the LEDs are not green but silvery, is the easiest way to tell difference.

This "XM-L2 1A" and "XM-L U2" style that I see at some Chinse sellers is just ridiculous, one tell the emitter generation and tint one tell the emitter generation and brightness bin. It is possible that some of them believe 1A is brighter than 1D or something like that, which only tells the tint.

[Sirius9]

@Billy X

p<>. p. I’ve spotted a way to tell first and second generation XML’s,XPG’S and XPE’s apart that no one seems to mention.First gens have

2 quite obvious squares on one side,gen 2’s don’t.It’s even visible in chinese site photos.Sometimes they’re not visible if the

reflector or centering ring is really tight to the dome,so the other checks come in.

Excelent job sir, well done. Somebody should give this man a medail

[oldman777]

I ordered the Convoy C8 / 7135*8 / XM-L2 U2-1A / OP is here:

Banggood Sitemap - Wholesale Sitemap - China wholesale

And received XM-L2 - silver base, without strips, two wires emitter.

[Nbabu]

Could not resist, just ordered one. Already got the Tangsfire C8 from Tmart coming this way, maybe nice to do a comparison.