NEW Fenix zoomy FD40 (PIC HEAVY)

Side by side zoomed out.
Jax Z1 / Fenix FD 40.
Warsun X65 / Fenix FD 40.
Zeusray / Fenix FD 40.
Side by side

Thank you!

Hope the pics aren’t too overwhelming!

i like the fenix beam :slight_smile:

but 1k lumen is a bit low for a MT-G2 :wink:

I like the flood on the Jax!

Pretty cool little light, i am very impressed by it. It is very floody but is deceivingly bright compared to the others, even though i didn’t feel that way when i was messing with it by itself.

The Price isn’t too bad either, i bought it straight from Fenix and they were running a special with 25% off with free shipping.

I have other Fenix lights and appreciate their quality. On their website, it didn’t clearly show that the zoom was progressive, i had the impression that it was only 2 settings, flood and narrow. It was

a pleasant surprise when i got the light and the zoom turned out to be progressive (variable).

It is my humble opinion that as a small package, it is the best zoomy in my collection. Highly recommended!

thanks

does it get hot quickly on high or do you think thereis room for “improvements“ ?

I just Did a quick test, it doesn’t get hot at all… the zeusray got very hot to the touch while the Fenix was much cooler after a 20 min run.

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aff linking like a baws

Is that a Fresnel-like combination of total internal reflection and a converging lens, like an LED Lenser?

my eyes must be deceiving me. The fenix looks like it has the brightest spot!

It has the biggest spot and probably puts out the most light while focused. But it doesn’t mean it’s most intensive and more throwy.

I have a question to ontheR6 - how’s beam quality in medium focus?

Some of the Lensers and Coasts do have problems with the beam at medium focus.
I will be interested for myself only if they appear at a much lower price; like the Lensers do, probably stock intended for more price sensitive markets and old models. What is interesting is that another company is using lighthouse-like optics.
I am not enthusiastic about the appearance of any of those for lights.

I’m not sure buddy, i’m not that knowledgeable about it….
Sorry.

It is very bright, i don’t have a way to measure but it does seem to be the brightest to the naked eye also.

Unfortunately I haven’t looked at the beam in that much detail, as soon as I get a chance I will and try to take a couple of pictures.

Initial review/impressions by jojoselected from Germany:

lol. those threads sound DRY! Nice mode spacing though :slight_smile:

Good Day,

I'll just quote Vihn's email on the Fenix FD40:

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Hi Guys!

I had really high hope for the Fenix FD40 but it turn out a disappointment to me. Light is just not bright enough to wow me. I also do not like the ring around the hot spot when zoom to throw. Intermediate levels are also useless. Only full flood or Throw is usable. I am just going to clearance out the 3 FD40 samples I have for anyone that wants it. It's not a bad light at all its just now a WOW light for me.

I have 2 stock FD40 and 1 FD40vn modded XPG2 S4 Dedome + driver boost. You can buy them here:

15% off Coupon Code "FD40"

Wayne

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Best Regards,

George

Is there a high end zoomy he’s comparing too? I’d love to see what else is out there in the zoomy world. Please share if you have that info.
Thanks.