FENIX PD35 (SFT40) V3.0: The Thrower With the Savvy and Grace of a Flooder!

[@MightyMonk360]

Got mine today and check the site for another and it’s sold out, glad I got my hands on one. It’s a really clean looking flashlight 🔦 who carries so much class wherever it goes and it performs really well. I have no complaints!

[@Madman6505]

Looks like a great light! The Fenix PD40R V2 is even brighter and punches out a little farther but it has a rotary switch and I think it's larger. Some customer reviewers on amazon said it's not very bright but they must be on crack because it's insane.

[@stuartmacher6031]

Lol.

[@sbmillward]

Thanks for the review. Very helpful. The PD35 V3.0 definitely seems to be an upgrade on the PD32 V2.0.

[@agdom5596]

Which one you prefer?? I need to chose between pd32 v2 and pd35 v3.

[@darrendoss3753]

This is the video I needed. I'm also choosing between the fc12 pd35 and 32 and now I know the 35 is the best choice for me. Very good video thanks for your time. Will the pd35 accept a flat top battery?

[@ChalliceofLight]

I haven't tried, but I have noticed Fenix prefers their own batteries much of the time. I'm sure it would.

[@ChalliceofLight]

@@BurntPlaydoh Yep, you'd probably get some flickering if the battery wasn't long enough. I've had that before with the TK22.

[@Thrael72008]

Don't know if this has the same reverse polarity protection inside as my PD36R so that would mean it will only take button tops.

[@dodgemanolaf4426]

Vielen Dank für das Video. Ich verstehe kein Englisch, aber die Bilder sagen alles. Wunderbar gemacht!! Genau das, was ich brauche. 👍👍 Grüße aus Germany😉

[@wldktz1]

Just purchased a PD35 V3 for my AR. It seemed to be a good mix of throw and flood for up close and 50 yard encounters.

[@FlashBro-r4w]

How does this pd35 v3 compare to the Fenix pd36r? I wish this light was compatible with the larger 21700 battery for longer runtimes. Cheers and great review

[@weldonyoung1013]

Check the FENIX TK16 V2.0 Tactical Flashlight. It is also a relatively small flashlight.

[@dainiusvysniauskas2049]

Does it have a compatible pressure switch? Fenix website only lists V2.0 on their pressure switches

[@windowbreezes]

is the tint green on low modes? hard to tell. either way, i think ill choose the pd35 v3. thanks!

[@ChalliceofLight]

Some would say so, but I don't see them as actually "green." Might depend more on your tint preferences, but I suppose some would see them that way, as more of a "dull" green.

[@cajunoneforchrist4545]

Love my 35 quality my friend

[@dusaintel]

Does it tail stand?

[@ChalliceofLight]

Somewhat...not well.

[@paradoxicalcat7173]

In your video was it running at max output? It didn't seem to drop output while you were using it, even when you said it was getting "hot". Is it generally good for temperatures and thus not reducing in output? The spec sheets are really not very useful for judging this, and few if any videos cover this aspect (even if off-camera to state some figures). I can't decide between PD36 TAC (seems to be a cool runner even at max output), or PD35v3. I like the beam of the E35v3 but it gets hot quickly and drops output within a few minutes from what I can tell. A great video with no nonsense. Just straight, good comparisons. Even considering the light from the street lamps, these seem very strong lights!

[@ChalliceofLight]

Yes. It will stay on turbo for about 4 minutes.

[@mrwan7010]

Would you choose this over the Wurrkos FC12 as an EDC light ?

[@OMADRevolution]

Yes

[@OMADRevolution]

@@BurntPlaydoh I noticed that. I’m getting rid of it because I’ve had to charge it twice already.

[@karl3349]

I am considering adding this light to my Fenix collection. Until it became lost, I had an original PD35 which I considered a nice thrower at the time, and it had a nice bright spill. It was great for hiking in the woods. Does this newest version still have a nice bright spill beam? Also, you say the PD 32 is not as bright and has a cooler beam, but its looks like there is more detail in the trees with that light. Is that just how the camera is picking it up?

[@ChalliceofLight]

You would not want for anything, I can confidently say. It's like a scope of light, as you can see.

[@karl3349]

@@ChalliceofLight so no bright spill, or it has a perfect beam??

[@ChalliceofLight]

@@karl3349 That is relative. It depends what you mean.

[@stevo1166]

@@karl3349 I dont have on of these particular lights .....yet, but from others I have similar and watching the video, I believe the spill will be perfectly adequate and comfortable for walking etc. , I even find the spill off larger head throwers like my olight m3xs and convoy c8 osram nm1 quite usable👍, (that convoy, a beast of a thrower for its size and price!!)

[@weldonyoung1013]

@karl3349 , have you considered adding a diffuser to your FENIX flashlight(s), that should reduce the bright spot light effect. I'm not sure which FENIX flashlight this accessory is made for, so you'll have to check.

[@mateograx964]

TN12 PRO or this one? Which did you prefer?

[@ChalliceofLight]

Um...probably TN12 Pro, but only because of the thrower and more concretely congealed beam. The UI of the Fenix is unbeatable.

[@mateograx964]

@@ChalliceofLight Oh ok thank you I like the Fenix UI but that instant turbo is so convenient.

[@ChalliceofLight]

But so is turbo with Fenix if you just set it to that mode.@@mateograx964

[@karl3349]

Great review. Would you say the PD35 V3 also has a better Spill. Beam than the PD32 V2?? Thanks.

[@ChalliceofLight]

I believe so

[@adrianotero7963]

What are the run times on the two 123 batteries.....like the fact that it can work on two different batteries.....

[@julster06]

Good review! Does it tail stand?

[@ChalliceofLight]

Sort of. It’s not very stable.

[@smjsychj]

Does it work with flat-top 18650's?

[@ajackson-ross7295]

Is it better than the tk16 v20

[@MrScrappydue]

Will it stand on tail side?

[@weldonyoung1013]

No generally on all FENIX flashlights the tail switch rubber cap protrudes past the metal protecting. The protrusions is just enough to prevent standing on tail end, but others have suggested placing in a cup like object.

[@MrScrappydue]

@@weldonyoung1013 I already had the V2 so I purchased the V3 sometime after your video. It’s a nice light with good throw.

[@weldonyoung1013]

@@MrScrappydue sorry it is not my KZbin video. But if you are up to it. Could you tell me how the beams - spot & spread - of the two versions compare.

[@MrScrappydue]

@@weldonyoung1013 I’d say there about the same but the V3 has a bit more throw with a brighter spot. Walking around a dark dirt road I found there was little flood light coming out of the v3. I’m in my 60s and I need some flood so I can see pot holes and such. I think younger people would have no problem getting around with this light. When I did a video I was working under light pollution and I still thought the V3 was worth buying. I noticed more flood light at 1-300 yards. I didn’t know a tow truck driver was in our parking lot and he got some of that flood light, he got pretty angry at me. I don’t shine my light at cars parked or otherwise. The lot is 280 yards long with cars on both sides. I figure he was at 100yards. My first thought was this light has some bright spill light to it. He was really angry. I don’t do videos anymore because the lot is full of parked cars on both sides.

[@weldonyoung1013]

@@MrScrappydue thank you, pretty much confirmed what I've been able to determine from watching a few other videos. I am also in my middle 60s. Do agree with you that all Fenix PD35 version are more of a spot beam. If you've even gone into rocky woods without leaves I'm betting you would be displeased with the beam spread. Did you know there is a Diffusion accessory for Fenix flashlights, I have not checked it is designed for the PD35 though.

[@michaelgerst8618]

Habe die kleine 18 R

[@ajackson-ross7295]

Is it small than the tk 16 v20

[@ChalliceofLight]

I think slightly longer.

[@ajackson-ross7295]

What pd35 what is the difference in the lights please

[@ajackson-ross7295]

I went with an olight in the end warrior 3