Following on from this topic: http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic13673.html
I thought I would post a new topic based on some pics I took (admittedly poor quality with the iPhone 5) of the comparison between my LED Lenser L6 which I just got for Christmas and my Maglite.

My Maglite is a behemoth with a xenon bulb and takes 6x D batteries. The LED Lenser is tiny by comparison and only takes 2x AA batteries. Just so that you know, the picture is from my bedroom window looking down the garden. Our garden from the patio gates to the fence is 34m long. From the window it will be 40-45m. Batteries have plenty of power in both.

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Actually, I am thinking of buying a P17 as well. Just read about it and it sounds like a bloody searchlight! LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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Impressive light output indeed, although your distances are a little strange, some basic trigonometry puts your window about 29 metres high, that's about 95 feet for those members born in black and white

I was guessing it would be 40-45m in a straight line from where I was stood at the window. There is a patio below before you reach the said 34m garden.

Numbers aren't a strong point anyway. I need a calculator for fairly basic stuff such as 1+1 = 11

I will stick to the law  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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I think the inclusion of the window in the first picture may have skewed the results a bit - if you look at the second picture everything is brighter, not just the illumination. That said, I'm sure your conclusion is correct and the Lenser is brighter - they are amazing.

The one I fancy at the moment is the M7/MT7, although for me it's not worth quite so much extra over the P7/T7.

I had an opportunity recently to compare the P7 with the Ring Cyba-Lite 120, and the latter surprised me by how good it was. It's not directly comparable output-wise, as the P7 is a 4-cell, 200 lumen torch whilst the Cyba-Lite is 3-cell, 120 lumen, but in other respects the Ring held its own. Both are of comparable build quality, but the Cyba-lite has some nice touches. It has a raised edge around the base which allows it to stand on end without falling over, and also recesses the switch making it less likely to be activated accidentally. It also has a variable dimmer function - hold down the button and the torch will dim progressively, just let go when it gets to the required level. Much better than the P7's high/low, if a bit fiddly in use. Plus the Cyba-Lite uses a twist zoom rather than the P7's slider - this one's a matter of personal preference, but I prefer the twist as it's less liable to be knocked out of position and I can still operate it with one hand (but then I have fairly large hands). There's also an SOS signalling function, which will be useless to most of us, but might come in handy for some.

If maximum light output is your priority the Lenser is obviously better, but for a day-to-day torch for around the house or in the car I'd say the Cyba-Lite is the one to go for. And I have put my money where my mouth is and bought one - although I'll probably buy a T7 as well and have the best of both worlds!

One final thing, when looking at Lenser specs take quoted battery life with a large pinch of salt - they quote battery life as being the time to the point at which the light output falls to 1 (yes, ONE) lumen! 100 (50% output) would be more reasonable imo!

Unfortunately, trying to hold the lengthy and weighty maglite in one hand and taking a photo with the other meant that I lost the fair test situation because the window came into view and there is some reflection as you say.

That said, I can say that the LED Lenser is a more crisp light and brighter but perhaps not as noticeable as the pictures suggest. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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Doc that looks like a small candle compared to my 1800Lumen bicycle light

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Impressive but stupidly bright or stupidly bright and flashing cycle lights are a menace, yours look suitably dipped, however, many are not and cyclists have very little regard for other road users so don't bother whether they blind or not, as long as they are OK.

Your photo is at close quarters to be fair but I don't doubt it will be brighter. To be honest I didn't get this pocket sized torch expecting great performance. I just wanted a decent torch for when walking the dogs on footpaths when it is dark. The performance of the torch is unreal for what I expected. More than up to the job. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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I never see any cars on my night bike rides, so I can point it where I want. It's a balance between seeing where your going and being seen on the bike at night. I can quite easily do a 40 mile ride at night and not see a single car

I do have a p14 lenser somewhere, still a good torch for at work!

You could always try one of these on the maglite - http://thetorchsite.co.uk/TerraLUX_TLE-310...1M-Ex.html

Or a 200 lumen upgrade for only £15. I went for this and it saved ditching the maglite and is now a worthy spare.

Simon

I've had a mini key-ring size LED Lenser for 3 years now (it's a 7830). So hard wearing - looks like it is carved from a solid block! Santa brought me a Hocus-Focus Police model. Stunning performance from such a compact torch. Surprisingly weighty too on its lanyard if the need arises  10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

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I have had a Maglight for a few years but find it too heavy to carry around so it ends up left in my LR
I have been looking at a Cree torch as below any thoughts? Many thanks

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I've just got an Ultrafire Cree torch. It is miles ahead of my Maglite. The light it gives out is unreal, and it's very compact.
You won't go wrong with a Cree LED torch, and that price is very good. But be prepared to wait a couple of weeks for it being delivered.