Shutterbug - 5 Reasons Mirrorless Telephoto Lenses are Great for Photographing Nature and Wildlife

[CRAusmus]

Link to Article: http://www.shutterbug.com/content/5-reasons-mirrorless-telephoto-lenses-are-great-photographing-wildlife-nature

 

 

Fuji with 2 lenses on the list, the 50-140 (naturally) they gave the 55-200 props as well.

 

FW 4.0 can't get here soon enough.  How much will those changes in AF help with wildlife photography in your opinion?

[Felix]

I have taken my 55-200 on a recent trip to the US and Canada with some success. It allowed me to travel by air without having to worry about excess weight and I haven't missed a single shot because of the smaller camera system. For slow moving subjects, this lens paired with and X-T1 worked fine. For birds in flight it would be challenged since the focusing is not the fastest. No doubt, the upcoming FW update for the X-T1 and the planned 100-400 lens should be up to that task quite nicely. 

 

I should mention that the camera and lens performed in -30DegC without a hitch. This same setup will be my backup for a trip to photograph bears in Alaska in next month. I am sure it will perform just as well.

 

I have used this combination for some local Bird-In-Flight work with occasional success. To be honest, it worked better that I expected, but until the really long lens comes along, I am stuck to the D800E and the 500mm prime. The reduction in weight will be very welcome when the new lens finally finds its way into my bag.