Dragonophile

I am seriously thinking of switching to the new Fuji X-T3 from my Canon 7Dm2. I know I will have a considerably narrower range of lens choices. Anyone with experience using these two cameras (I know the X-T3 is very new) who might have some insights into the pros and cons? I can pretty much do all my photography with the Fuji 100-400 and 18-135 lenses. I currently use the Canon 100-400mm version 2 and the 24-105mm. Will the lenses be comparable in quality?

loosecanon Loc: Central Texas

Why switch?

Dragonophile

Well, on specs the X-T3 seems to be a superior camera to the Canon 7Dv2. It is also smaller & lighter. And I have read/seen reviews that rave about it.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

Is this a trick question or are you employed by a mental health institution and you are just trying to locate a missing "client" who is crazy enough to make the switch?

Dragonophile

Thank you very much for your unhelpful comment. Are you familiar with either of these cameras?

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

The plastic Fuji lens is just not in the same class as the Canon 100-400 II. The cameras have different strength and weaknesses. But there are no Fuji lenses that come vaguely close to Canon L glass.

Dragonophile

Thank you. That is a helpful comment that I appreciate. Are you talking about build quality primarily or both build quality and lens sharpness?

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Other than the potential weight reduction is there anything you're hoping the Fuji will do for your photography that the 7D Mark II and the Canon EF 100-400 will not? Obviously the sensor in the Fuji is of somewhat higher resolution and newer and perhaps you like the idea of the Fuji form factor. There is nothing wrong with that and the Fuji is supposed to be a very fine camera.

Since you already have an extremely competent camera and a top class lens to go with it, if it were me I would question my motivation. Other than the weight issue is there something missing from your shots that you're hoping to achieve with the Fuji? If the answer is yes then you've made your own decision. If the answer is no or I'm not sure, then perhaps your interest is more in the way of G. A. S. it's your money, you don't need permission from us to spend it on anything you want, but if I was going to give up a system that I'm happy with and which is giving me images that I'm proud of, I would want absolute proof that changing that system will significantly improve what I'm capable of capturing. Have you tried out the camera yourself? Perhaps you could consider renting it for the weekend, possibly with an option to buy.

Dragonophile

Yes, I would certainly try an X-T3 in person before I made any switch, either at a camera store or the rental path. I am certainly not unhappy with my current setup, but the reputedly better autofocus system of the X-T3 and more megapixels is appealing (especially when I need to crop significantly). That's why I am asking if anyone has actually made this switch - because it sounds appealing in theory but perhaps in practice it's just a break even or negative in some sense. If it were just camera to camera comparison, it is clear to me that the X-T3 would "win" on specs. But as a system with lens considerations, then it becomes muddied up. Perhaps I would be spending money needlessly and having to endure learning a totally new set of controls just to gain little or no advantage. So, what is the opinion of anyone who either made the switch or uses both cameras?

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

While I was looking at the X-T3 recently out of curiosity, I haven't so far been seriously considering it. I do, however, own a Canon 7D Mark II and have access to the EF 100-400 mm from a friend whenever I need it.

Archiefamous Loc: Manhattan

I have a full stable of Nikon gear. I didn’t switch but added an xpro 2. It complements my nikons beautifully and is just perfect for overseas vacations. Would not replace Nikon

Archiefamous Loc: Manhattan

I have a full stable of Nikon gear. I didn’t switch but added an xpro 2. It complements my nikons beautifully and is just perfect for overseas vacations. Would not replace Nikon

berchman Loc: South Central PA

That is *not* a helpful comment. I switched from a Nikon D800 and Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 to a Fuji X-T3 and their 50-140 f/2.8 which I sometimes use with their 1.4 teleconverter. The lens equals the quality of Nikon’s legendary lens, is made of metal, and weighs less. Fuji now has a 200 mm f/2 lens which weighs 5 lbs. (not plastic) and comes bundled with the 1.4 teleconverter. Fuji lenses are superb. Even the do-it-all 18-135 yields excellent results, albeit not as spectacular as their pro lenses. I have owned the Fuji X-T1, the X-T2, and the X-T3 and have never been tempted to go back to the Nikon FF cameras i’ve Owned.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

If you can hold your breath for a few more days you might consider the new Canon offerings next year that will be 100% compatible with your current lenses. Most likely they will have higher resolution much faster and newer technology. Also for mirrorless there are Canon mirrorless now.
But if you have the money to burn, which it sounds like, then go for it. The Fuji products are very good, not superior to Canon but close to being on par with in actual use so no loss in image quality if you do your part.

anotherview Loc: California

My view of the trend to the mirrorless camera presents a simple test: Does a mirrorless camera produce better photographs than does the mirrored camera? If the same, then other considerations arise -- for example, weight and physical size, cost, mechanical performance, and so on. If better, then whether noticeable or not becomes a serious criteria.