Recommendation for best photorealistic renderer?

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  1. Vray, has been a top performer (speed, versatility, photorealism, and overall practicality) for over 15 years consistently. Big names use it and is capable of exceptional photorealism.

  2. Maxwell kick-started the physics-based-super-photorealism back in the early 2000s. The drawback has always been speed. This is a 10 year old gallery; they have advanced beyond that now.