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!
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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

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