Nikon 180-600 - How Good Is This Lens Really??? - Winter Birds In Flight

The weather has been kind again and delivered an Arctic blast, not everyones cup of tea but to a Wildlife Photographer its perfect. With the new Nikon 180-600 in the bag it was time to get in the hide and give it a run for its money. A telephoto zoom is in my opinion a vital tool in the arsenal when it comes to walkabout, trekking and adventure photography. The question is can it live with the big primes when it comes to image quality and light gathering? We head up into the hide in challenging weather conditions with somewhat sketchy light and see if we can bag some decent shots. HIDE WEBSITE https://simoneardleyphoto.wordpress.com 2025 WILDLIFE CALENDARS SIGNED AVAILABLE NOW. £9.99 inc p&p To order outside of UK please [email protected] or www.tragopan-shop.uk (UK ORDERS ONLY) TRAGOPAN UK WEBSITE https://tragopan-shop.uk https://buymeacoffee.com/simoneardley Hi, I'm Simon Eardley. Welcome to my channel! Wildlife photography doesn't have to be complicated. Join me on my adventures as I try to capture the magic of nature in both photograph and video form. I'll share with you the tips and tricks I've learned along the way, helping you capture the best images possible. I also review the newest and best wildlife photography equipment to help you get the perfect shot, every time. From cameras to lenses to tripods and more, I aim to find the best gear for your needs that won't break the bank. Subscribe now and start taking your wildlife photography to the next level! Check out my channel here: / @simoneardley MY SETUP / GEAR CAMERA GEAR Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera. https://amzn.to/3J73fTG Nikon Z 180-600 5.6-6.3 VR https://amzn.to/423SPO3 Nikon 500mm F4 AF-S ED VR G Ifootage TC9 Fastbowl Tripod https://amzn.to/3ZMDeip Manfrotto 502 AH Video Head. https://amzn.to/3XIyMiI Viltrox 13mm f1.4 STM Nikon Z Mount https://amzn.to/42hxluQ Mindshift Backlight 36L Camera Backpack https://amzn.to/3QSxtvv VLOGGING SETUP Ulanzi and Coman Zero Y Travel Tripod https://amzn.to/3I3oEeY Nikon Z30 + 16-50mm DX VR Kit https://amzn.to/3Thk41c DJI Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo https://amzn.to/3UnIlV6 HollyLand Lark 150 Wireless Mic set https://amzn.to/3ksfmAd Smatree Selfie Stick Tripod https://amzn.to/3Th23ix Olight Perun 2 Headtorch. https://amzn.to/3JjlqDR Olight Marauder Mini https://amzn.to/3ZnFI7o Joby Gorillapod https://amzn.to/3CLHN1H Neewer LED lights https://amzn.to/3gsN5aY Ulanzi 6W LED light https://amzn.to/3SiQ7eM Imuto Powerbank https://amzn.to/3MQlVHa DJI Mavic Mini 3 Drone https://amzn.to/3CNS1ys CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES Fjallraven Singi Gaiters https://amzn.to/3XNXHll Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX Boots. https://amzn.to/3D67JGh Sealskinz Waterproof Socks. https://amzn.to/3ZWbjg2 Leatherman https://amzn.to/3D3PxNx Deerhunter Sneaky 3D Suit https://amzn.to/3HmAq4c Deerhunter gloves https://amzn.to/3Ws2Qy3 Camo Scrim Scarf https://amzn.to/3iUQFfr Foldable Solar charger https://amzn.to/3iUQFfr Fjallraven Seat Pad https://amzn.to/3iUQFfr Stanley Flask 1.0 L https://amzn.to/3HmALnu Stanley Flask 1.9L. https://amzn.to/3Hj3oSy Stanley Travel Cup. https://amzn.to/3ZUlOjA Swiss Army Knife https://amzn.to/3wn3Zwm Thermarest Prolite (Regular) https://amzn.to/3WxB1Eu GET IN TOUCH Email - [email protected] FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Get updates or reach out through social media! Instagram: / simoneardleyphotography