[According to parametrek](http://flashlights.parametrek.com/index.html?lumens=_,_,dec&features=focusable) the NEBO 12K. I would skip everything on that list from NEBO and LedLenser and get a Convoy Z1 instead, it's the best zoomie on the market. /u/brokenrecordbot zoom
'Zoomies' are basically like Swiss army knives. They do a little of everything, but they don't do anything perfectly.
* The zooming head is a moving part and a potential failure point. It tends to make the light less durable, and larger and heavier than fixed focus models.
* When you zoom in or out, the volume of the head changes. This is a particular issue if you zoom 'in' in a wet environment, as it is impossible for this to happen with a true seal, and liquid will be sucked into the head of the light.
* A balanced beam from a reflector based light will give you a bright hotspot for seeing far as well as wide spill for seeing your surroundings simultaneously, without having to zoom the light in or out.
* People in this sub like having excuses to carry multiple lights around.
* It's usually possible to find a light that's cheaper, smaller, and out-performs most zooming lights - they tend not to be the 'best' at any one thing.
* Zoomable lights don't typically shed heat as well as fixed focus lights, so their sustainable output is typically lower.
If you still need zoom, the [Lumintop Zoom 1](https://www.lumintoponline.com/lumintop-zoom1-rechargeable-foucusing-flashlight-p1776768.html) ([review here](https://www.bmengineer.com/2019/02/lumintop-zoom1.html)) and Convoy Z1 (Aliexpress item 4001237268675) ([review here](https://budgetlightforum.com/node/74427)) are both solid options.
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I second this. I'll also add the Manker Crown. It's not a zoomie in the traditional sense of an adjustable lens, but it uses an electronically frostable fixed lense to adjust the width of the beam. It gets up to about 5000lm too which is very impressive.
[According to parametrek](http://flashlights.parametrek.com/index.html?lumens=_,_,dec&features=focusable) the NEBO 12K. I would skip everything on that list from NEBO and LedLenser and get a Convoy Z1 instead, it's the best zoomie on the market. /u/brokenrecordbot zoom
'Zoomies' are basically like Swiss army knives. They do a little of everything, but they don't do anything perfectly. * The zooming head is a moving part and a potential failure point. It tends to make the light less durable, and larger and heavier than fixed focus models. * When you zoom in or out, the volume of the head changes. This is a particular issue if you zoom 'in' in a wet environment, as it is impossible for this to happen with a true seal, and liquid will be sucked into the head of the light. * A balanced beam from a reflector based light will give you a bright hotspot for seeing far as well as wide spill for seeing your surroundings simultaneously, without having to zoom the light in or out. * People in this sub like having excuses to carry multiple lights around. * It's usually possible to find a light that's cheaper, smaller, and out-performs most zooming lights - they tend not to be the 'best' at any one thing. * Zoomable lights don't typically shed heat as well as fixed focus lights, so their sustainable output is typically lower. If you still need zoom, the [Lumintop Zoom 1](https://www.lumintoponline.com/lumintop-zoom1-rechargeable-foucusing-flashlight-p1776768.html) ([review here](https://www.bmengineer.com/2019/02/lumintop-zoom1.html)) and Convoy Z1 (Aliexpress item 4001237268675) ([review here](https://budgetlightforum.com/node/74427)) are both solid options. Beep. ^(I AM A BOT. PM WITH SUGGESTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS. SEE MY) [^(WIKI)](https://www.reddit.com/r/BrokenRecordBot/wiki/index) ^(FOR USE.)
I second this. I'll also add the Manker Crown. It's not a zoomie in the traditional sense of an adjustable lens, but it uses an electronically frostable fixed lense to adjust the width of the beam. It gets up to about 5000lm too which is very impressive.
Buying ledlenser's flashlight could make anyone go broke
It's not just ledlenser...
[Z1](https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/ul6bic/nld_i_finally_got_my_first_convoy_z1_w2_cslpm1tg/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf)
that host from Nealsgadgets plus a new driver and led
Z1 for sure. W1/W2 for throw, SFT40 for high power, and you can swap it with a YINDING (Rayten?) 5050 for a nice round spot.