Real owners lean toward the Canon EOS R6 Mark II: 88% of 97 owners recommend it, vs 71% of 42 for the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
“Had this camera for a year. It’s at the feature point where 99% of photographers will not need more than this”— @andrewwelchphotographer on YouTube
“I have this camera. Been using it professionally for a year! It's a beast!”— @PaulStrople on YouTube
“Lack of third-party lens support is an instant dealbreaker for me.”— @steviewonderisnotblind5833 on YouTube
“The Viltrox 27mmf1.2 is around that focal length and is quite great.”— ninjagowoo on Reddit
“Viltrox 27mmf1.2 pro. sharpness on par with the new xf23mmf1.4. The only downside is the size and weight(600g), it weighs more than XT5. It is cheaper than original modern primes but offers same quality.”— MYFAILEDMID on Reddit
“I felt 27 (40 equivalent) was not wide enough for indoor/easily framing multiple people, making 23 more versatile + the lens would be much heavier and I knew I would never use it because of that.”— Fino831 on Reddit