01-12-2018, 07:55 AM
Can you do it with that combo? Yes.
Is it the best way to do it? Probably not.
Haven't used that combo exclusively but I've used both a X-T2 and a 100-400. I believe a Canon 7Dm2 with their excellent 100-400 will be a much better choice as it'll focus faster and more accurately on moving subjects. I was never really impressed with X-T2's continious autofocus but maybe I've been doing something wrong.
Also, that Canon combo costs probably the same brand new and you can save some money buy buying a used body.
If I were into birding, I'd seriously look into a Canon or Nikon first. 100-400 is a fine lens but it's more of a choice for you if you are already deep into Fuji X system. I don't think it'd be worth to switch to Fuji for that lens alone as pretty much every manufacturer offers something that is a better option in many ways.
Is it the best way to do it? Probably not.
Haven't used that combo exclusively but I've used both a X-T2 and a 100-400. I believe a Canon 7Dm2 with their excellent 100-400 will be a much better choice as it'll focus faster and more accurately on moving subjects. I was never really impressed with X-T2's continious autofocus but maybe I've been doing something wrong.
Also, that Canon combo costs probably the same brand new and you can save some money buy buying a used body.
If I were into birding, I'd seriously look into a Canon or Nikon first. 100-400 is a fine lens but it's more of a choice for you if you are already deep into Fuji X system. I don't think it'd be worth to switch to Fuji for that lens alone as pretty much every manufacturer offers something that is a better option in many ways.