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. _____________________________________________________________ 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 Z9 https://amzn.to/3RPQ9OY Siri P 325 FS + VH-10 Fluid Head combo: https://amzn.to/3KjgVe3 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