Nice throw and beam, but there are too many weaknesses with the light itself, and the same can be said about all... the others too, many have good throw and beam, but the flashlight itself... always... leaves a lot to be desired. Only Klarus meets my requirements.
I picked up a sportac p60 drop in with the Osram CSLPM1 emitter. Have it in a Malkoff MD2 host with a high draw 18650 cell. That light is what this Fenix should be. Terrible decision to use a 18350 in this. This Osram emitter actually does best with a fairly high amp draw and most 18350 can’t deliver more than 3 amps. I believe my sportac on turbo is drawing 6 amps and in the Malkoff body it takes a good 5-6 minutes before you start seeing a heat step down. Love this emitter but, the design could’ve been better as a single 18650 light.
@@mrblack747 it's the candela I think.... Lumens ain't shit ... My Streamlight is only 350 lumens but still blinding in broad daylight.... Lol! 6,400 candela... I might get a Fenix... My Streamlight has been my EDC Abt 3-4 yrs now ...
It's not smaller as it uses an 18650 battery. Yes it has more lumens but lacks the medium brightness level. Pretty much a light for the exact same use scenario as the TK05R.
@@liberty0758 TK05R 115 x 32 x 23.5 mm 124gram, MT2cpro 117.5 x 26.8 x 21.4mm 113gram. Yeah despite of using 18650 it still smaller, lighter and have more runtime, i have two of them and sold TK05r for another one. When u need Medium just wait 30s to stepdown to 600lumens, TK05r only maintain 300lumens. 50lumens Low on MT2cpro will enough in house scenario, trust me, u need to buy it and it will change ur mind
@@liberty0758TK05r 115x32x23.5mm 124gram, MT2cpro 117.5x26.8x21.4mm 114gram. Yeah despite of using 18650 its still smaller, lighter, brighter, further and more runtime. 50lumens Low mode enough in house scenario, i have both and sold TK05r right away. U need to buy and try
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Fenix makes great and solid stuff
Agreed
take a look at the mt1c pro from nitecore. considerably lighter, smaller, tail stand. with this weight I would just use my the pd35r
Nice throw and beam, but there are too many weaknesses with the light itself, and the same can be said about all... the others too, many have good throw and beam, but the flashlight itself... always... leaves a lot to be desired.
Only Klarus meets my requirements.
Love my tk05r great for edc
I agree buddy just got one myself and I love it and have tons of rechargeable CR123s so I'm set there.
It may not be to everybody’s liking ,but I think it has a good beam profile. i own 30 lights at least.
We are addicted to lights haha. Got around 90 last time i counted and fenix is one of my fave!
Wifey needs to see this post, she thinks I have gone over the top with around 10 lights. I call that a bare minimum!
Please compare with Nitecore MT1C Pro
also very interesting which one to choose
Nitecore has no medium. A loss for me
I picked up a sportac p60 drop in with the Osram CSLPM1 emitter. Have it in a Malkoff MD2 host with a high draw 18650 cell. That light is what this Fenix should be. Terrible decision to use a 18350 in this. This Osram emitter actually does best with a fairly high amp draw and most 18350 can’t deliver more than 3 amps. I believe my sportac on turbo is drawing 6 amps and in the Malkoff body it takes a good 5-6 minutes before you start seeing a heat step down. Love this emitter but, the design could’ve been better as a single 18650 light.
Definitely. It needs 18650 or above
@ChrispyThings true I think of it more as like a back up light or for short term use
**Thank you for your comprehensive and insightful review.**
I wish Fenix made a dedicated WML LIGHT without the external charger port and indicator.
I like this light for everyone hating on this what do you carry that is so good? I have a ton of flashlights lets hear it 😂😂😂😂
Which osram is used??
Bulb Type: Osram CSLPM1.TG LED
For EDC i prefer the old TK16 V2.0, more powerful, more runtime, etc...
But that's big and bulky this is not
Emisar D1: same size, bigger battery (more runtime), choice of emitters, customizable Anduril 2, and half the price. A no-brainer.
A search party would not use a thing like this.. need something that can throw some light and battery capacity to keep it going..
It has plenty of throw and replaceable batteries. Perfect for a search party.
@ChrispyThings plenty of throw for a few minutes.. be realistic. you'd look like a fool.
Big light but small battery.
battery too small, not a good product by Fenix.... i still prefer pd36r pro, only 2cm longer but with 21700 battery
My tk05r will out throw my pd36r pro. Just sayin
@@subaruforester5062 why? 1000 lumen vs 2800 lumen, 60 sec vs 120 sec turbo mode, and battery size not even comparable...
@mrblack747 you need to look at candela. Not lumens. Lol my tk05r has more candela then a pd36r pro
@@subaruforester5062 50600 candela for 60 sec? battery size ?1100 vs 5000 ... how long can it last?
@@mrblack747 it's the candela I think.... Lumens ain't shit ... My Streamlight is only 350 lumens but still blinding in broad daylight.... Lol! 6,400 candela... I might get a Fenix... My Streamlight has been my EDC Abt 3-4 yrs now ...
Fenix need to step up with their lights. The Nitecore MT2Cpro will outperform this but smaller. Fenix is boring brand and need innovation
I can confirm that. Its just the tint but overall, its does the job better.
It's not smaller as it uses an 18650 battery. Yes it has more lumens but lacks the medium brightness level. Pretty much a light for the exact same use scenario as the TK05R.
@@liberty0758 TK05R 115 x 32 x 23.5 mm 124gram, MT2cpro 117.5 x 26.8 x 21.4mm 113gram. Yeah despite of using 18650 it still smaller, lighter and have more runtime, i have two of them and sold TK05r for another one. When u need Medium just wait 30s to stepdown to 600lumens, TK05r only maintain 300lumens. 50lumens Low on MT2cpro will enough in house scenario, trust me, u need to buy it and it will change ur mind
@@liberty0758TK05r 115x32x23.5mm 124gram, MT2cpro 117.5x26.8x21.4mm 114gram. Yeah despite of using 18650 its still smaller, lighter, brighter, further and more runtime. 50lumens Low mode enough in house scenario, i have both and sold TK05r right away. U need to buy and try
I didnt bought any handheld flashlight from them, i buy mostly Olights. But they make the best headlamps and worklights/camplights like CL27 & 28 R.
Fenix is boring updates its products once in a blue moon
What do you have thats so great?