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My Canon kit is basically long glass these days, 70-200, 100-400, 200-400 1.4x, 600 with 1d4, 5d3 7d2 mostly wildlife and some sports.
 

I could adapt some of that long glass for my XT-1 but lose out on AF which makes it pretty much useless to me for what I like to shoot, so I'm planning on getting the Fuji 100-400.

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For wildlife photography I've been using the following manual lenses, all of which I've modified from their native mounts to Sony α mount for use on the Sony A7r.:
1. Carl Zeiss 300mm f2.8 Tele Apo Tessar -previously Contax /Yashica mount.
2. Leica R 280mm APO Telyt f4.
3. Leica R 105-280mm APO f4.2 Vario Elmar.

In the process of moving across to Fuji, and just when I was telling myself I couldn't justify purchasing the Fuji 100-400mm, I decided to sell the 280mm Leica R APO Telyt f4 which is surplus to my needs and which is highly sought after. The 105-280mm Leica Vario Elmar is more versatile than the fixed 280mm and there's almost no difference in IQ.

This morning I ordered the Fuji 100-400mm from Amazon.de
Delivery is scheduled for Monday, I'll post some feedback next week....

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I would say if you plan on keeping a Canon body for the long run and already have a good copy of the EF 100-400 (especially if it's version II) I see no point in buying the XF 100-400.  If you however plan on switching completely the XF 100-400 is a no brianer.  The lens is about the same size as the Canon lens but is about 200 grams lighter and that's probably due to using plastics in the body.  The Canon lens feels more solid in the hand and I was a bit worried about the Fuji lens being "cheap" ...but it feels great to use.  No complaints here.

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Hi Folks.  I had a Nikon D3 also the massive in size and price 200 to 400mm zoom.

 

Now I have the Fuji 100 to 400mm zoom, there is no doubt for me the Fuji is giving the best in focus every time shots.  The Fuji has only been used hand held!!!(XT1) Because I am old and a bit unsteady I only loose very few shots to camera shake. So far I have only used it on people performing and normal action, the next action will be a local cut and thrust football match plus the XT2.

 

Yesterday I looked back at my 55 to 200mm Fuji Zoom photos taken with the pre focus firmware updates, it is hardly surprising I was disappointed in the focus.  A few months ago I purchased the 50 to 140mm zoom, the results were breathtaking, the colour, the sharpness went to create almost 3D images, again all hand held use. My first choice of lens if the subject/distance allow.

 

Dilemma no problem its not just for sport/nature and it works well with the XT1.  There is still a lot of very useful life in the XT1 in producing class leading photos.

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Got my Fuji XT-2 last week and now have to decide about the 100-400 mm lens. I have the 55-200 mm lens and am going on a grizzly bear shoot next year. We'll be in zodiacs so no tripod shots. The 55-200 is obviously lighter to hand-hold but I'm concerned about reach and quality. I also have a Nikon D800 and an 80-400 mm lens but that combo weighs 1 1/2 pounds more than the XT-2 with the 100-400 mm lens. Any thoughts from users of these lenses? The bears are not quick moving but light may be low and the zodiac is not completely still while I'm shooting.

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Got my Fuji XT-2 last week and now have to decide about the 100-400 mm lens. I have the 55-200 mm lens and am going on a grizzly bear shoot next year. We'll be in zodiacs so no tripod shots. The 55-200 is obviously lighter to hand-hold but I'm concerned about reach and quality. I also have a Nikon D800 and an 80-400 mm lens but that combo weighs 1 1/2 pounds more than the XT-2 with the 100-400 mm lens. Any thoughts from users of these lenses? The bears are not quick moving but light may be low and the zodiac is not completely still while I'm shooting.

 

I wouldn't be worried about quality but when shooting animals in the wild the extra reach is often much needed. The X-T2 + 100-400 also is a nice weather and dust sealed combo with great IS.

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