A8 all the way, if tint selection is a possibility.
rough spec and price will be:
L->M->H (2-30-100%)
- no memory
- >1kHz PWM
- NW emitter (T6 3C)
Z8 price: 18$
A8:23$
C8 T6:16.5$
501B15.5$
And the A8 has made a strong start out of the gate…
$23 for a NW A8? That has to be a no-brainer.
That sounds exactly like a XinTD C8 but at half the price!
I take it TF will keep supplying you lights with the BLF driver
Any links for the lights in their normal guise? I know a couple of them, but not familiar with the others.
That aside anything C8 sized should NEVER start on low but on high. Seriously if you are using such a flashlight for low light use then it’s using a sledgehammer to hang a picture on the wall.
sorry for my bad English,
what does this mean? expensive? cheap?
I am no native speaker either, but I understand it as: so cheap that you don't need thinking buying it
Unfamiliar with the A8. What is the ’brand.?
Thanks
I'm in fior an A* can we get or names printed on it like for me it would be nice to have BLF How2
A8!
Brand: TrustFire A8 Stainless steel head offers great protection to reflector and LED LED: Cree XM-L T6 Brightness: Max Output 1000 Lumens (manufacturer rated) Voltage: 4.2V Color BIN: White Total Emitters: 1 Battery Configurations: 1 * 26650 rechargeable batteries (included) Switch Type: Clicky/Clickie Switch Location: Tail-cap Modes: 5 Mode Arrangement: Hi > Mid > Lo > Strobe > SOS Mode Memory: Yes Lens: Coated G…
My first choice is the TrustFire A8 (26650).
My backup choice would be the TrustFire Z8 (14500 AA).
However, I wouldn't want either of them to start on low. ;)
EDIT: Forget what I said about modes. We can deal with that later.

A8!
Looks like it comes with a charger and battery. Personally not interested in paying for those bits. Just the light for me. Op can you clarify exactly what would be the offer?
bikenber73:
Looks like it comes with a charger and battery. Personally not interested in paying for those bits. Just the light for me. Op can you clarify exactly what would be the offer?
A8:23$
Definitely without battery and charger.
MF price with battery and charger is $44.
HKE sells just light for $27.
I LOVE my BLF Mini01 in large part because of its L/M/H mode order. For pocket/keychain size lights it is what I prefer most times.
However for larger lights like these I have to agree, H/M/L order makes more sense considering the intended use.
I think all options are a great deal, but I am leaning A8. Would that price include holster and any extras?
Maybe an option for battery and charger. I have no 26650. I think that charger was decent right?
cainn:
And the A8 has made a strong start out of the gate… $23 for a NW A8? That has to be a no-brainer.
sorry for my bad English,
what does this mean? expensive? cheap?
djozz was correct. I simply mean that the price is good enough that I wouldn’t have to think about it. I’d just buy it.
Rey, is it not possible for Nichia 219 emitter? I believe a lot of BLF'ers are really itching for one, thanks to the gazillion teaser pics thrown at us.
I'd go for a Z8 if that is possible.

Maybe an option for battery and charger. I have no 26650. I think that charger was decent right?
The Trustfire TR-005 is supposed to be a pretty good 26650 fast charger.
Check out the original post and first reply in this thread:
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/12562
Besided, I just bought one, so it has to be good. :p