Viltrox
Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro
Prime/Zoom
86
/ 100
From $549
VS
Canon
Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro
Prime/Zoom
86
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro lands at 86 and Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro 86
vs 86 Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro
Score breakdown
Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro
86 sharpness 86
af 84
build 88
value 85
Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro
86 sharpness 86
af 84
build 88
value 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro | Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro |
|---|
Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro
Pros
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro
Pros
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
FAQ: Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro vs Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro
Which is better, Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro or Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro worth the price? +
At $549, Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in build.
Is Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro worth the price? +
At $599, Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in build.
Does Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro or Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.