Nikon Z 180-600MM VS AF-S 500MM PF | How does the AF and hit rate stack up on the Z8 / Z9?

We compare the Nikon 180-600mm Z mount lens and the AF-S 500 PF lenses from Nikon on the Nikon Z9 in the field. We compare AF performance, hit rate, and color rendition. LONG VIDEO - USE THE CHAPTERS TO NAVIUGATE TO THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE VIDEO! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Testing Setup 03:19 - In the Field 07:20 - 500 pf Specs 09:27 - 180-600 Specs 12:49 - 500pf AF Performance Tests 25:47 - 180-600 AF Performance Tests 34:44 - AF Test Results 36:40 - 500 pf Hit Rate review 40:32 - 500 pf Hit Rate results 41:16 - 180-600 Hit Rate review 45:00 - 180-600 Hit Rate results 45:53 - Color Rendition Discussion 50:12 - Phase Fresnel Bokeh 51:01 - Conclusion _____________________________________________________________ Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ SOCIAL MEDIA & WEB WHO I AM. My name is Scott West and I am a nature and wildlife photographer located in Alaska. I am very lucky to live in a place surrounded by amazing landscapes and even more amazing wildlife. ☊ MUSIC Best Wishes Scott