Fenix LD01 Cree Q5 Anyone tried it

[GST138]

Hi
I am thinking of spending some of my hard earned on the above, I have an Inoxa X5 and Streamlight scorpion, but would like something a bit smaller to go in my pocket. Anyone tried this, how does the light compare to the others I have?, and is it worth the cash.

Thanks

 

[traderran]

You will be better off to go with a Surefire E1B lots more bang for the buck.
and Smaller overall

 

[Brendan]

You will be better off to go with a Surefire E1B lots more bang for the buck.
and Smaller overall

Not sure how you work that out, both 80 lumens max output and the Fenix is a third of the price of the surefire and 75mm compared with 100mm long!

I use LD01 as EDC and it fits down the side of my wave pouch with a spare AAA and mini lighter the other side, great mini flashlight IMO.

 

[rapidboy]

Aye im just about to buy some of these myself, the reviews so far seem good.

 

[Mabinogion]

depends what you want to use it for. not sure about the LD01 but i have a fenix E01 as an edc and highly recommend it. i also have an ultrafire c3 cree which which i got from dealtextreme and is very good and very bright, about 120 lumens with variable brightness levels. can send pics for comparison if you like.


Alex

 

[C_Claycomb]

While there is no doubt that Surefire make a higher quality light, I am not convinced that most people need that additional build quality, and you most certainly do pay for it.

Surefire E1B, seen for $90 - $149 (found one in the UK for £96.99)
http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main...=6&prrfnbr=24511&sesent=0,0&search_id=1255203
Now this is a tail switched light running on a single CR123A.

The Fenix LD01 isn't a direct comparison since it has a twist switch and runns on a single AAA. Oh, and its only about £30.

Personally I have been very happy with my LD10, which runs on a single AA and has a tail switch (which I much prefer to twisting things) but its not really a key chain light. The Fenix lights are good and as a representative of the type, I would expect the LD01 to be good, I just don't get on with lights quite that small, unless they are the really tiny watch battery/key ring LEDs.

You might try asking the same question over on British Blades as there are a lot of torch fanciers over there too

 

[GST138]

Well I did it, the fenix is great, tiny, puts out more light than my Inova x5 and probably as good as my Streamlight scorpion without the massive price of batteries, I think I will be getting other lights from Fenix.

 

[Hicup]

I purchased Fenix PD20 this week, stunning little torch takes one CR123A lithium battery -what i like about it so much it has a click on/off button at the back, ideal EDC.