Spot to flood

[nightowl66]

I live in the sticks and always carry a light to see if anything is lurking in the yard and since I work nights I'm out at night a lot. I bought a convoy c8 but wanted more of a flood so I got the s2+ and really like it. What I would really like would be the 2 combined, to go from the flood of the s2+ to the spot of the c8.
Is there anything out there like that?

 

[Derek Dean]

I think many folks here prefer to have two lights, just in case, so having one with a narrow, throwy beam, and one with more of a flood beam is typically not an issue, however, you might want to check out the Ledlenser line of lights.

 

[benedictine]

If you aren't fussed with tint, LED Lenser has probably got the best spot to flood focusing system in the market.

But I find that virtually all of their lights are waaaay too cool white (with very blue-ish tint). Only exception to that would be the P7QC imho which is a bit more neutral.


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[bykfixer]

I found a light by Energizer at my local Lowes hardware store the can do spot, flood or both depending on how long you hold the on button. It is a light with 3 LED's that has one covered by a honeycomb type diffuser.
Intele-beam I think it's called. It was $20 If I recall correct.

 

[lightfooted]

You could buy/make a diffuser lens for the C8 that would turn it into a flood light.

 

[Scourie]

And also consider the Fenix FD range of flashlights.

 

[thermal guy]

Yup Fenix has a lot line of adjustable lights.doubt they will be equally good at throwing as what you got though

 

[Candlestick]

Maglite anyone?
I personally avoid twisty lens type lights ever since having one break on me in record time. Pocket carry inevitably leads to lint and dust in moving parts. I like Zebralight type headlamp flood for really close up work and a standard beam for anything farther out.

 

[LightObsession]

Maglite anyone?
I personally avoid twisty lens type lights ever since having one break on me in record time. Pocket carry inevitably leads to lint and dust in moving parts. I like Zebralight type headlamp flood for really close up work and a standard beam for anything farther out.

The Maglites I've used recently don't really do flood unless you remove the head for candle mode.

 

[LightObsession]

The Coast Poly Steel lights might do the trick for you.

Beautiful flood, impressive bulls-eye spot.

I find the neutral tint quite acceptable.

 

[nightowl66]

The Coast Poly Steel lights might do the trick for you.

Beautiful flood, impressive bulls-eye spot.

I find the neutral tint quite acceptable.

I might have to check that out. Home depot has the 600 for $23.

 

[nightowl66]

How would the Coast Polysteel 600 compare to the Convot S2+ and the C8? The Convoys are supposed to be 900-1000 lumens. Don't know if they are really that much. The Coast 600, 710 lumans.

 

[LightObsession]

I don't think that the Convoy S2+ and C8 are adjustable focus (spot to flood) like the Coast Polysteel and their other Pure Focus lights.

I don't own any Convoy lights, yet.

 

[Fireclaw18]

LED Lenser MT10 is spot-to-flood (max 1000 lumens) and features an excellent beam pattern at all zoom settings. It's a bit large for EDC though. But on the upside, the battery compartment has enough room you can replace the stock 18650 cell with a 20700 cell for more capacity.

If you want something a bit more compact I suggest the Wowtac A3S. It's the best compact stock zoomie flashlight around. Especially when you replace the stock 18650 battery tube with a Convoy S2+ 18350 tube.

 

[Stefano]

bought a convoy c8 but wanted more of a flood so I got the s2+ and really like it. What I would really like would be the 2 combined, to go from the flood of the s2+ to the spot of the c8.
Is there anything out there like that?

I bought several specimens of both models.
If you are looking for an economic light I have found a good compromise with the Convoy M2, it has a wider beam than the C8 but still has enough throw.

 

[nightowl66]

If you want something a bit more compact I suggest the Wowtac A3S. It's the best compact stock zoomie flashlight around. Especially when you replace the stock 18650 battery tube with a Convoy S2+ 18350 tube.

Looking at this, but after reading reviews the battery that comes with it is a little longer than normal 18650's so you have to stick with the battery that comes with it.
Amazon prime day in a couple weeks. I'll keep an eye on a few lights for deals.

 

[Fireclaw18]

Looking at this, but after reading reviews the battery that comes with it is a little longer than normal 18650's so you have to stick with the battery that comes with it.
Amazon prime day in a couple weeks. I'll keep an eye on a few lights for deals.

Wowtac A3S is a great zoomie. Features a perfect artifact-free beam pattern in all zoom positions, excellent UI and good beam quality.

However, I did find mine a bit long for EDC. I replaced the stock 18650 tube with a much smaller 18350 Convoy tube. Had to add a C-Ring made from scrap copper to get good battery contact. Result is a much more compact and practical zoomie. Much better size for pocket EDC, though still not perfect (head is a little wide for pocket use).

I've tried dozens of EDC-size small zoomies, and I think the Wowtac A3S is the best of the bunch when used with 18350 tube.

 

[nightowl66]

Wowtac A3S is a great zoomie. Features a perfect artifact-free beam pattern in all zoom positions, excellent UI and good beam quality.

However, I did find mine a bit long for EDC. I replaced the stock 18650 tube with a much smaller 18350 Convoy tube. Had to add a C-Ring made from scrap copper to get good battery contact. Result is a much more compact and practical zoomie. Much better size for pocket EDC, though still not perfect (head is a little wide for pocket use).

I've tried dozens of EDC-size small zoomies, and I think the Wowtac A3S is the best of the bunch when used with 18350 tube.

I might go ahead and get one of these, I'm not looking to use it as a EDC. Is there a way to use normal 18650's in it?

 

[Fireclaw18]

You could try bending the tailcap spring so it is longer. Or replace it with a longer spring. Or add a piece of metal to close the gap.