If you haven't cleared the content then you aren't equipped to make that judgement.

I personally think the difficulty is fine. I am on AK/Ifrit and eventually Garuda here soon. Nothing has been super tricky, but I don't think it needs to be. This is raiding 101 and is clearly preparing you for Bahamut's Coil. If it's too easy, then clear it and move on to something that isn't too easy. The current MMO generation likes to bluster about how skilled they are, but they are not nearly as good as they think they are. Fun times seeing the other tank in my Ifrit act like he's hardcore 1337 and then cry like a baby because he doesn't understand that silence doesn't share DR with stuns.

Also, gear shouldn't be your indicator of skill. Your ability should be evident to those that play with you. Gear is just a tool to get from point A to point B. If you are looking at it like a status symbol, you are doing it wrong.