Introduction:
The Surefire L2 LumaMax is spectacular. It's not only small, but provides ample light for any application. Included in the box is everything needed to begin using the light, including batteries, and a lanyard. The L2 LumaMax also has an excellent metal clip that makes it a breeze to clip the light on a work bag, backpack, or even your pocket.

Specifications:
-Max Output: 15 lumens/100 lumens
-Low/High Settings
-Runtime: 18 hours/60 minutes
-Low/High Selections
-Length: 6.10 Inches
-Weight: 4.20 Ounces
-Battery: Two 123A Lithium

In the box:
-Surefire L2 Ultra (1)
-123a lithium batteries (2)
-Manual (1)

(View at 1000 by 1163 pixels)

(View at 1000 by 1438 pixels)

(View at 1000 by 1652 pixels)

Contents:
Inside the packaging is the flashlight, along with a few extras. The main attraction is shown below. This is the beautiful L2, complete with batteries and a nifty lanyard showed in the next page.

(View at 1000 by 280 pixels)

Examination:
The L2 is one of the best lights that I have ever gotten my hands on. It's easy to use, has two settings of brightness, and is small. Also on top of that there is a great sized clip, and a lanyard. The L2 is controlled by a simple electronic controller that allows for two levels of light, and about five different ways to regulate this. The tail cap allows for temporary on on both settings; all you need to do is press until it lights up to the low setting, or the higher setting. To turn the light on continuously you spin the tail cap until it turns enough to engage the light. The light has three pieces seen below. The lamp assembly, the midsection, and the tail cap. All the pieces fit together with a great thin thread, and an O-Ring at the end for waterproof performance.

(View at 1000 by 609 pixels)

(View at 1000 by 591 pixels)

Shown above is the lamp assembly. Its not only small but is bright and clear. Its topped off with a clear Lexan cover, and then has three pieces. It has the top which can be replaced by different filters, a mid section which contains the lighting element, and then the bottom which attaches with the midsection of the light.

(View at 1000 by 791 pixels)

The lamp Assembly shown above attaches to the bottom thread of this picture. The center of the light also supports the large metal clip that is great for clipping the light on just about anything. This also holds the two batteries shown on the next page.

(View at 1000 by 736 pixels)

The tail cap is one of the most important pieces on the light next to the lamp assembly. To turn on the light you twist for continuous on, and press for momentary on. The low level lamp setting will turn on first followed by the high setting depending on how far you twist the cap, or how hard you press. In addition to having these different settings for on, there is also a lock out so that you can twist the cap back to prevent the light from turning on. This is great if you have the light in a backpack or pocket where the temporary switch might turn on accidentally.

(View at 1000 by 829 pixels)

Shown above is the L2 complete with attached lanyard. I'm not exactly sure what the two adjustment knobs are for, but there are two, which is better than one.

Runtime:
The lamp has a great runtime from one to eighteen hours. The High setting produces a lot of light, but at the cost of the battery life. For this reason the light is best used at the low setting, which isn't that low. It's a nice setting that provides ample light without draining your batteries. The high setting is great though. Providing 100 lumens makes any dark place immediately light up.

Batteries:
The Batteries are small and light. There is a catch though; they are a little pricey. If you buy them from Surefire they will set you back about twenty dollars for a twelve pack. On the opposition they provide the light with plenty of power at minimum weight. In the long run the price outweighs the overall performance to weight ratio. Compare these two batteries that weigh a total of about two ounces to four AA batteries that weigh a total of about six ounces. It would take a total of four AA batteries to equal the power of two 123A batteries. I would rather pay a little more to cut down on that much weight.

(View at 1000 by 600 pixels)

Conclusion:
The L2 performed very well and is one of my most favored lights for its simplicity, styling's, and performance.

Pros:
-Small footprint
-Large metal clip
-Has two settings for light output
-Waterproof
-Rugged

Cons:
-NONE

For sheer performance, and overall usability I give the Surefire L2 LumaMax a perfect 10/10!

View Stock Photos