Nikon Z 180-600mm VS Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S | In the Field Review + Willow Ptarmigan in the Snow!

LONG VIDEO - USE THE CHAPTERS TO NAVIGATE TO THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE VIDEO! We compare the Nikon 180-600mm Z mount lens and the Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lenses from Nikon on the Nikon Z9 in the field. We compare AF performance, hit rate, and color rendition. We take to task the questions of how do these 2 lenses compare in the field. USE THE CHAPTERS TO NAVIGATE TO THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE VIDEO! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - 400 4.5 In the Field 08:40 - 180-600 In the Field 13:59 - Lens Comparisons 16:40 - 400 4.5 Autofocus tests 21:36 - 400 4.5 + 1.4 TC Autofocus tests 28:06 - Autofocus Results 30:00 - 400 4.5 Hit Rate 31:55 - 400 4.5 + 1.4 TC Hit Rate 37:05 - Hir Rate Results 38:08 - 400 4.5 Image Quality Review 43:13 - 180-600 Image Quality Review 46:31 - Image Quality Results 48:50 - Handling Results 50:30 - About 400mm 54:06 - Why Pick the 400 4.5? 54:56 - Which lens would I choose? 56:40 - Ptarmigan In the Field Review _____________________________________________________________ Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. _____________________________________________________________ Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S. https://amzn.to/4825jWi Zippo Heatbank 9s Rechargeable Hand Warmer https://amzn.to/46qyroZ Sirui CT-3204 https://amzn.to/47bL6N2 Sirui PH20 https://amzn.to/47anCIk Peak Design SL-BK-3 Slide, Camera Strap https://amzn.to/48rGL9R Nikon Z 180-600MM https://amzn.to/3uvFsYj Nikon Z9 https://amzn.to/3RPQ9OY Nikon Z8 https://amzn.to/3qPftcs Exascend Essential 1TB CFexpress Card Type B https://amzn.to/43QA5PM Exascend 512GB Essential CFexpress Card Type B https://amzn.to/3CrP1rC Exascend 256G/512G/1TB Essential CFexpress Card Type-B https://amzn.to/3CkWMje Lenscoat Raincoat https://amzn.to/3BuKqVk Vello BG-C18 Battery Grip https://amzn.to/40wJt9f SmallRig AP-10 Carbon Fiber Tripod https://amzn.to/3Z5Ci86 Canon EOS R10 https://amzn.to/3nlJ8IX Canon EOS R5 https://amzn.to/3xbg48A Canon EOS R7 https://amzn.to/3ARWbow Rode VideoMic GO II https://amzn.to/3DcKKtJ Atomos Ninja V https://amzn.to/3DdzJZl WANDRD PRVKE 21L Photography Backpack https://amzn.to/3BcYVg0 ___________________________________________________________ SOCIAL MEDIA & WEB Instagram:   / sdwest11   Facebook Page:   / sdwest11   Website & Shop: https://westakphoto.com/ 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 Music licensed through Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Music licensed through Music Vine. https://musicvine.com/ Best Wishes Scott