Maglite 2 D-Cell - Reviews
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16.5.2012
I've owned MagLites all my life and have experimented with smaller LED torches, however just dont find that they feel as secure as the trusty olé MagLite!The Maglites are functional as they either take AAA, AA, C or D size batteries and luckily these batteries are readily available! These batteries especially the larger batteries add quiet a lot of weight to the torch alone and do make the torch much much heavier than anything else I own. However this weight is a quality that non other can reproduce! The aluminium that Mag entrust is of aircraft quality and I have had not one issue with corrosion or failure of the threads or body parts.The latest Mag I purchased is the 2D Incandescent in Gray,
8.2.2012
Just bought this item to replace a 3 D-cell incandescent mag-lite that i've had forever. The old unit somehow developed a short that would blow out the bulb when you switched it on. I was mad that I tossed this out before realizing that it might be covered under the mag-lite warranty! I figured, such is life, and I bought this unit. I'm quite happy with it - almost to the point that I'm glad the old one broke!The light from this unit is incredibly bright, much brighter than my old incandescent unit. Just as the old unit's light was slightly "yellow" - not quite white, this unit's light has a slight blue tinge. I don't mind this at all. Did I mention that it is VERY BRIGHT?? :-)
9.11.2008
MagLites have been an industry staple for the last 20 years. In that time there have been few, if any changes. Moving into the 21st century it has become apparent that LED technology will be the new future for flashlights (if not al lights) and Maglite has quickly embraced this change.Pros-- 3 Watt LED (2 cell) has as much luminescence as the old three cell incandescent model. While I have yet to drain the batteries in the LED version my guess is that they will last significantly longer.- LED lights give you the ability to focus the beam to a point. Incandescent lights always give you the "Halo" effect due to the light emerging from a wire instead of a single point.- Well built -as you would expect from a MagLite this is one tough animal.
9.2.2016
I bought one of these back in 2013 and I have just ordered a second. Please note the original torch is still working perfectly, I am just so impressed with it that I felt I needed one for upstairs.Don't be put off by the fact that this has a single LED, it is very, very bright. The focus on the beam is also adjustable so that you can have anything from a near spotlight to a fairly wide beam. The packaging says the beam will go 388 metres. I don't know if this is true and I don't really have any way of testing it but on the tight focus I can certainly shine a light on nearby trees and houses so it must be going at least 100m.This torch feels very sturdy; it has a metal casing with a purposely roughened area so that you won't lose your grip in the wet.
5.7.2012
I was skeptical of purchasing this flashlight because it uses only two D cells instead of the old 4 D cell that I'm used to, but I am pleasantly surprised. Even though I've read from other reviewers that its not as bright as they'd hoped, it is significantly brighter than my 100 lumen Fenix that I purchased last year.While there are brighter, smaller flashlights out there, they do not last for more than an hour or two. This baby has lasted me over night on a single set of batteries and was still shining bright.Two other issues I've seen on other reviews: Not as 'white' as desired, and and someone stated that there was a 'hole' that showed up between the LED beams. The white is pretty white,
9.10.2013
After I had a call from my dad complaining his 20 year old MAGLITE was faulty I went to see if I could fix it.. Upon solving the simple issue of cheap battery's from a £1 shop and installed some "copper coloured topped" batterys, It was working just as good the day it was new!This got me looking for a new torch... I looked at other good well reviewed torches like Fenix and LED Lenser etc etc...Was tempted but I kept thinking of my dads old MAGLITE still going strong and probably good for another 20 years.. I opted for the Maglite ST2D016 2D LED which still has the same solid build quality but with added brightness. I burrowed some used Duracell from my kids toys so MAGLITE isn't at full potential power ...
28.11.2013
It doesn't get much better than these, this Maglite flashlight just feels right in the hand and is built like a rock. I have multiple units, in varying sizes and colors, in different rooms of the house in case of losing power. additionally, I have a "pocket" Maglite for use on my job (i work as a sound technician and often need to explore pitch black racks filled with wires.). These flashlights are bright, you have the ability to focus them, and they are not battery hogs (which give the impression that they simply always work, which they pretty much do)they aren't cheap, but things that are built like this generally aren't at the bottom of the price scale. Essentially,
5.9.2017
This is sturdily built. The beam can be focused to a small bright white spot that can be useful to find a lost coin under a car seat. The intensity of the focused beam can temporally blind a person, who may keep still looking at you. But chances are that I will have no use for that situation. I will use this light on going to the backyard for a short time. OR... I can shine on a tiny thorn to pull out with a help of the tweezers. I am keeping it in my refrigerator to save the battery life. The item is said to be made in USA, which can be a little better assurance of the quality.UPDATE: Upgraded to 5 stars. Wow! I used this flashlight in the night to plant a 5 gallon plant in my back yard.
9.12.2013
after reading reviews decided on this torch, which I use to walk my dogs at night. It was a bit bigger than I first thought it was going to be, but is comfortable enough to hold. Even my wife uses it and she hasn't complained. It is extremely sturdy, I have dropped it several times even on tarmac & stone floors, with only a scratch to show for it. The light is fantastic, it is just like having a spot light in your hands, in pitch black you can clearly see 100 meters in front of you, my wife jokes that we can land planes. she used to be scared of coming out at night in the dark, but not any more. The lens adjustment I think is a bit gimmicky, I just tend to have it set on one setting.
16.10.2009
Flashlights have some die hard enthusiasts, and I do not count myself among their ranks. I purchased this flashlight knowing that Maglite is generally the standard for powerful and rugged flashlights. This was my first LED flashlight and I am very impressed by the intensity of the light that it throws and the distance that it can throw it. I did notice that when you adjust the beam you do get some "rings" in the light, but they did not have any effect on the satisfaction I have with the light. It isn't anything much worse than the old bulb-based light I upgraded from. The unit is very solid and has some heft in it just like all Maglites do, which is something that I appreciate.
23.3.2016
This is the iconic flashlight. My father and grandfather both had Maglites when I was a boy, and they still use them. The all-aluminum construction means this thing can take a lot of abuse and still function perfectly. I own a number of versions, including a tiny AAA powered one, a AA powered one, and several variations of the D-powered one. This being the 2-cell flashlight, It's the small of the D battery line, as well as the lightest. Because it only uses 2 batteries, it won't last as long between battery changes as its larger brethren (and it doesn't seem as bright, but I have no scientific way of actually verifying that at the moment). However, it's easier to handle and carry,
14.12.2009
This new LED 2D cell maglite is quite a find. The LED 2 D cell is brighter than the incandesent blub 2 D cell. Maglite had to go some way to improve on the old incandesent version of this flashlight and they accomplished it with this new flashlight.I bought my first maglite in the 1980's. I still have it. It is a rugged, dependable flashlight. It is a little beat up, but works everytime I use it. I expect it will out last me at some point.The LED provides a whiter, brigher light than the incadesent bulb. The LED has a redesigned reflector that provides more light from the LED. The reflector is much more conical shaped and longer than the reflector in the incandesent version.
16.8.2013
Careful when buying a Mag LED light. They change the LEDs but don't update the model numbers. You may not get what you expect.This Amazon ad shows that this light is 114 lumens with 298 meters max beam distance. That is old info based on the version of the light with the Rebel LED. Mag has since upgraded to the Cree XP-E LED in this light. (Not to be confused with the Mag-Lite Pro line, which has the Cree XP-G LED.)I ordered this light gambling on the fact that the Amazon ad info was out of date. I was correct. I received a newer version of the light. It's actual ANSI/NEMA FL-1 specs are as follows:Lumens: 134Max Beam Intensity: 37567 cdMax Beam Distance: 388 metersWhile Mag lights aren't anywhere near as bright as many of the current LED lights out there,
4.3.2014
I've been looking for a better flashlight that won't eat batteries and is ready when you need it. My dad always had Maglites in about 3 different sizes. a little one in his tool box, a big one behind the seat and a medium in his boat box. They used to only have black and his always used to look a little dinged, scratched and chipped. That is because 'ol fumbles used to drop them down elevator shafts. Yeah, he worked on elevators. Ones in tall buildings. If he wanted to see all the way to the bottom, the Mag with Krypton bulb was the way to go he said. I always thought they would be 60, 80 or $100. Lucky me, I got this baby blue for a steal at $14!! Built like a battleship, yet lightweight and can take a beating.
9.1.2020
I see all of these other flashlights that boast 10,000 lumens, but is it really? I don't need a flashlight that is so bright that it can set a piece of paper on fire or burn the retinas of passerbys. This flashlight is bright enough for what I need it for. I could see several hundred feet in front of me on the brightest setting. Also it's durable. I accidentally dropped it off of my back deck, about 15 feet high, and the flashlight landed on the patio, made of concrete. I thought it would have shattered, but it only made a small scratch on the top! Not as heavy as they used to be back in the day. However, they are durable and get the job done. Don't waste your money on other ones advertising tens of thousands of lumenz.