Thanks! Glad you liked it. There are many more coming in the channel.

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks!

Glad you found it helpful. Good luck!

Glad it helped - that's the main reason for the channel :). Enjoy your light!

Thank you. There will be more :)

Man, it's hard to beat that 16, especially if you run it in Turbo a lot. Good purchase!

Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful. Your comment is what got me started along this path. I found it incredibly difficult to find detailed info on gear for use in Search and Rescue. Decided to take it on myself in the hopes that the experiences would help others.

Hey, i want to buy tk16 v2, or tk20v2 or tk36r pro or tk40 v2. Have you a experience with others fenix flashlight? All are in similar price. It not how about 16 vs 20. Which one you prefer after time experience? Tk20 have mi te brightness bram than16, but isnt at cost a darker spreed bram? I suppose on your video that tk16 have brighter spreed Light or am i wrong? Which one works longer with stable 1000lm ? I preffer more spreed light than focus beam.

@@piotrachut3339 The lower candela light (the TK16 V2) has the wider hotspot - you are correct. You can look at the burndown charts for each light at fenixlighting.com - the TK16 V2 seems to have the more favorable (theoretical) burndown at the 1K LM level than the TK20R V2. I have not yet field tested the TK36R Pro, but it has the flattest/longest theoretical burn-down at that 1K LM level. Good luck!

@@L5-SAR thx for fast feedback. So i keep searching. Now im lookng forward too TK36R PRO.... Like you say, is more stable by 1000 lm. I preffer lighter spredlight than focus beam. When TK36 have similar light too TK16, than will by my favorit flashlight. Thx again mate...

@@piotrachut3339 You are the only person who has to be satisfied with what light you purchase. Keep doing good research and best of luck with whatever direction you go!!

Thanks. - glad you found it helpful .... or at least entertaining :)

Thanks. I'm glad you found the information helpful.

@L-5 Imaging Product Reviews and SAR Ops I was thinking about the 16, originally, because Fenix is throwing in a "baby" light, in the package, but I'm one of those who likes THROW, more than SPILL. The farther, the better. The part in your video that sold me on the 20, was the night shot of the road, with the vehicle. When you alternated with them in "high" mode, it was VERY CLEAR that the 20 was superior. Again, the 16 had a nice wide spill, but that throw (with its own little spill) of the 20, well, that's what sold me. I was like, WOW!, when you turned off the 16, then turned on the 20. The other thing I appreciated was you talking about the "heat" that some of these flashlights generate. I question whether it's that 5,000 mA battery. 🤔 I'm a Fenix guy, since 2014. I have the OG UC35 and TK35, which are still working fine. But, apparently, lately, I have an addiction, lol. In the last year and a half or so, I've bought, in order, the PD36 Tactical Tac; the UC35 V2.0 (because I wanted an upgrade 🤦‍♂️); the PD36R Pro, which is enroute (recent purchase). And yet I now find I want one of these two!! It's like a Crack cocaine addiction, but HEALTHIER! 😆😆 But, going back to the heat generation, I find that my PD36 Tac does this. I had never experienced this before, so my assumption is that it's these higher mA batteries. What's your take?? 🤷‍♂️ Thanks again for your reply. Sorry for the novel. 😁

@@johndanielsforJesus If you want throw, the 20 is higher candela, so that's the way to go. Thanks.

True, but you got to remember that cameras always lie in dark conditions and I'm sure the 20 is plenty of light in close distances if you were to see it live. For me the 20 is the clear winner as it lights further better.

​​@@deslow7411 I don't have the 16 yet (debating with myself whether I should get one or not), but you are absolutely right on the 20. It is way floodier than I expected when I bought mine, can't see how anyone could see it as too pinpoint spot at all. The issue as I see it with the 20 is the number of similar modes that one needs to cycle through, considering the UI they could very well have cut it down to four at the very most. And I wouldn't have minded if it WAS a bit more pinpoint with higher candela while keeping a good spill. If going for more distance, the TK22 is quite alot better I'd say, but then there's the slightly larger size of course, it is hardly an EDC light.

Glad you found the comparison helpful in making a decision.

Glad you found it helpful ... despite the fact that the bugs seemed to really have it in for me that night :)

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks!

Glad to hear. What dept. do you work for? Thanks for your service.

Sound like you've got a great setup. What headlamp do you use?

@@L5-SAR I just use an older HM61R, for stuff within 30m it is plenty bright on high and can always just be clipped on a chest strap too. I don't do anything like you, just camping... but those times when one of your dogs runs off after an animal at night... the 20 should be great! And for camp, the red light function and low modes are great, and can use widely available 18650s.

@@sloanNYC Sounds like you've got it all well thought out. That's the deal - matching equipment to your anticipated use cases and environment. Well done. Good luck to you!

You're welcome - still getting the bug taste out of my mouth, though :). I expected them to be out, just not to get tagged and twice no less :)

Yes, with the higher candela, that is the case. Thank you.

I have the tk20r v2.0 and it’s my favorite light out of all of mine. Absolutely awesome light I don’t think you will regret it

@@L5-SAR Hello, I need a lamp with enough power in lumens and candela. I hesitate between these 3 models: Fenix ​​tk20r v2.0, olight marauder mini, Fenix ​​PD40R v2.0. Which one can you advise me please? If you think of another one that I haven't mentioned, don't hesitate. Good evening.

@@pierreproductions6552 Well, that's a tall order :). Let's start with use cases and how much lumens and candela? The higher the lumens the more the heat regulation. The higher the candela the narrower the beam at a fixed lumen output. Will your usage be intermittent or do you need to run for minutes (perhaps hours) at a time at a specific output level? Thanks.

@@L5-SAR For wilderness exploration. I want a fairly complete flashlight. I don't need to have an ultra wide angle but I still need to see far enough around 300 meters. Budget 230 euros maximum

Thank you. I'm glad you found the comparison helpful. Good luck to you in the future.

Which one did you purchase?

- I've 20. Had pd36r before. And a few smaller before. Look like i'm "growing", so increasing the size isn't a problem.

P.S. I'd like to test a pd36tac (with increased lumens), but it is unaviable in Ukraine (war deficite as is), i'd lucky to buy a last one from a small amount of new supply. My purpose is EDC with tactical possibilities, and i suppose that for search and rescue it has to be a flashlight with longer high-lumen-beam step and bigger head, possibly bigger battery format, etc. (i don't making this in usual, but everything is possible now)

@@hztn Awesome. Good luck to you.

@@hztn The PD 36 Tac is on my review list - trying to get Fenix to send me one :)

Thank you. I'm glad you found the review helpful.

Yes, the burn-down on the 16 is more gradual within that first 30-60 seconds. They both step down, but in a different manner, even though the theoretical burn-down charts look very similar. That's why I like field tests, especially under different temps. Thanks for your question.

Yes. Notably higher peak candela on the 20.

Thanks! Headlamp is the Fenix HP 30R V2. I'll check out the Wurkkos - thanks for the recommendation.

😂la migliore

Fenix HP 30R V2 ... and yes. I should do a video on this some time. And, compare with LEP lights.

Thanks.

The UI is the same. You can also verify this from the operation instructions for both lights at fenixlighting.com . Hope that helps!

I like your thinking in regard to self defense. I've had to use a flashlight for defensive purposes twice back during my executive protection days. Thanks for your insights.

​@L5-SAR I haven't purchased yet. The 16 with the face in stainless and titanium bumps really appeal to me, but I prefer the functions on the 20. Wish they did the same to the 20.

Both of these would be overkill unless you're night hiking in serious wilderness and then I'd recommend a headlamp. Consider an EDC or mini EDC form factor for more casual night hiking like groomed trails on a nature preserve. Look at the PowerTac M5 G2 review on the channel as well as the Sofirn SC21 beams shots short and see what you think. If you're dealing with a dog, I'd still recommend a headlamp, though. Thanks!

Michelle Daley, is it very tight and lots of brush and trees, or is it an open area? Very tight areas I vote for the Fenix E28R. Kinda open area, I vote for the Fenix PD36R 😉

Definitely go for a PD36R...

It's on the list, but I'm running about a month and a half behind on reviews with new lights on the way. Thanks.

You may want to consider a flashlight specifically for hunting that has red/green modes built in along with white light. Fenix does have the HT18 and they announced a new light with red and green modes at SHOT Show. Of these two light in the review, the 20 has the longer range virtue of the higher peak candela, but with the caveat of an aggressive step-down in Turbo. Hope that helps and thank you.

@@L5-SAR I am looking for something more compact, which of these 2 models do you recommend or another of similar size?

@@twosix_00 Of the two, the 20 will have the longer throw, courtesy of higher peak candela (again, with the caveat of a very aggressive step-down in Turbo). If you consider a similar form factor, say 6" body and no more. than 40mm bezel, you might want to think about the Cyansky K3 V2. Approx 120K peak candela in Turbo, over twice that of the TK 20R V2. It has gun mounts as well. I have a review of that model on the channel. If you can wait, the new HT32 from Fenix seems more compact than traditional hunting flashlights and has two Red/Green modes. I don't have any details on it, though. You can get a brief look at it from the Fenix New Products video from SHOT Show. Hope that helps.

For general hiking, I think you would use the lower modes most often. I'd probably go with the 20. My use of the 16 is as a left-shoulder mounted light, so I like that it's shorter and it is less regulated in Turbo in the event that my typical 15-20 second burst extends beyond a minute. Check out the full review of the 20 on the channel. Thanks.

@@L5-SAR thank you very much, good luck)

@@militarist3061 No prob - always glad to help.

I was always impressed with the C7 specs, but Fenix never sent one for evaluation. If you have it, just keep it and use it . You will be a happy camper.

I have not personally run it for that duration and there is a small (linear) step-down. You can see the burn-down chart here. Hope that helps. It would be an interesting test to camp out one night, leave it on and periodically check a Lux meter to verify the step-down. Too many tests ... too little time :). Thanks for your question.

www.fenixlighting.com/products/fenix-tk16-v2-tactical-flashlight

Thanks for the information. Manufacture claims and real-world sometimes differ greatly. I appreciate your response. 👍

@@samuelencinias2026 Yes, which is why I put a huge emphasis on field testing. I have found that the Fenix burn downs are pretty accurate except for temperature extremes. This is a problem for any light, however. Thanks again.

These are both pretty big for rifle lights. Fenix does have the GL19R. I run this on my AR and it's a great light. There is also a review on the channel. Thank you!

Short answer. Weight vs. performance. I spend most of my time tracking, searching inside tree lines and in spaces in between tree lines. Overwhelming majority of time is with line of sight inside 200 yd. In wider areas, handheld thermal is far better for making fast identifications than any high-power search light. I can pack a lightweight tac light, handheld thermal and a magnified monocular for long-range identifications for about the same weight budget as a lot of higher-end 'search' lights. Those have their place, just not displacing other gear and to be carried around difficult terrain for hours and hours at a time. I also have to be prepared to stay out all night and load accordingly. Thank you. And, the LR35R is a good light. I never got around to testing it. By now, it's kind of lost in that in-between space between a free light and a long-throw light. I already have much better long-throw lights on my left-shoulder and too many other options for an 'in-between' the headlamp and long-throw light.

I think it depends on 'easily' and type of glass. I'd much rather have a strike bezel, though. Hope that helps.

The company has removed the spikes because they were indeed not necessary to be effective in breaking glass and stuff

Thanks for your question. I REALLY wanted to review the C7 when it came out, but Fenix had stock problems and never sent me one. I wanted to test out the Medium and High modes as that's what I use most from a free light in Search and Rescue. I'm going to talk with them at SHOT Show to see if I can get one for review. The spot and spill should be similar to the TK 20R V2 at the high end, so good for targeted tree line searches. For more wide-open terrain (inside 150 yds), I tend to prefer a wider beam. The more you move a tight hotspot, the more your eyes refocus and the less benefit you get from peripheral vision. I used to do an exercise in night hiking classes where I would place something (usually a small jacket) in a field at 100 yards or so distance. I'd let the students search the area with two types of flashlight. The ones with the really tight beam never did well and often passed right over the item - multiple times. I should do a video on this one day. As always, it's a matter of matching use case or cases to a specific tool.

@@L5-SAR i really appreciate your reviews and your reply. This is the only channel i come to to see real world reviews and not just shining beams at white walls. Thanks!

@@Amezaing Thanks. I'm always glad to help whenever I can. I've found that 'real world' field testing is the only way I've been able to make good decisions about what goes in my kit. Sometimes, a tiny difference in just one light can make a significant difference in a search.

If Fenix is willing to send me one, yes. Right now, I'm backed up for over a month with lights sent to me from other vendors. Thanks!!

@@L5-SAR You are busy because you do a very good job in your videos explaining those flashlights. I have both the TK20R V2 and the TK 16 V2. Now I'm thinking getting the TK 22 Tac because the tail cap is different ( i may like that ) and with a very good candela of 74,000. That is good for the size of the light. Just the head is a little bigger than the other two. For me , it's all about blinding in case of attackr etc..... Again, keep up the good work in all what you do.

@@rejeanpoirier6047 Thank you!! Fenix, unfortunately, is very 'particular' about lights they send out for review. Otherwise, I'd already have one up of the TK 22 Tac.

@@L5-SAR Sounds good. I just placed an order. It looks like another pretty good light. I will find out next week once i receive it.

@@rejeanpoirier6047 Great - feel free to post your experiences here.

Thank you

I love my C7, I traded in my TK20R and the better UI for a longer run time on +1000 lumens for almost 2 hours. The TK runs at around 700 lumens for about 2 hours.

The 20 is very heavily regulated. And, that was on a pretty hot night, which is why I like to do extensive field testing under a variety of temps and circumstances. I personally like the Med/High modes in the 20 and use it only for very brief bursts in Turbo. I've used the 16 as a left-shoulder light for more sustained use in Turbo. Since it's mounted on a backpack strap, I don't really mind the heat. When it's cold, I've seen the 20 hold Turbo for over a minute, but it's still the same, dramatic step-down. You can see it on the burn-down chart online, but there's nothing like seeing it live :). Thanks and good luck with your flashlight selection.

@@L5-SAR did you try the previous tk20r out? Seems like that's pretty much what the 16 is.

I'm like you I'll probably never need or use turbo except to show off.

@@johnnyreb1475 No. Did not have. chance to use. that one. Thanks.

@@johnnyreb1475 I tend to use Turbo for very brief intervals - about 20 seconds max - in order to make identifications. If I can't make an ID in that time, I need to either close the distance, use a magnified optic, or do something else :). Thanks.