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Award‑Winning
Photography
Gear

Every camera, lens, and mobile device in this collection has been used by award‑winning photographers in real competition. Evaluated across 5 professional dimensions by the L&C jury panel.

Explore the Collection
928Items
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427Cameras
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431Lenses
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70Mobile
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63Brands
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4962Award Uses

The L&C Gear Collection is the trusted reference for serious photographers. Every item has been used by award winners, scored by our jury across five professional dimensions, and verified against real-world competition results — so you can make gear decisions backed by evidence, not marketing.

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Camera
95.0 Score
Sony

Sony Alpha 1

The one camera that does it all

Features
20.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
19.0
Price
16.0
Usability
20.0
Lens
95.0 Score
Canon

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

The ultimate portrait lens for mirrorless systems

Features
19.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
19.0
Price
18.0
Usability
19.0
Lens
94.0 Score
Sony

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

The ultimate lightweight professional standard zoom lens

Features
19.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
19.0
Price
16.0
Usability
20.0
Lens
94.0 Score
Sony

Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM

Ultimate wide-angle prime with stunning bokeh

Features
19.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
19.0
Price
16.0
Usability
20.0
Lens
94.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S

Unrivaled bokeh and edge-to-edge optical perfection

Features
19.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
19.0
Price
16.0
Usability
20.0
Lens
94.0 Score
Sony

Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS

Ultimate professional super-telephoto prime lens

Features
19.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
19.0
Price
16.0
Usability
20.0
Lens
94.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM

The world's lightest 400mm f/2.8 professional lens

Features
19.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
19.0
Price
16.0
Usability
20.0
Lens
94.0 Score
Sony

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

The ultimate lightweight professional telephoto zoom lens

Features
19.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
19.0
Price
16.0
Usability
20.0
Lens
94.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S

The ultimate portrait lens with perfect bokeh

Features
19.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
19.0
Price
16.0
Usability
20.0
Lens
94.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

The ultimate professional fast telephoto prime lens

Features
19.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
19.0
Price
16.0
Usability
20.0

Most Awarded Gear

The gear that L&C award winners reach for most — proven in real competition by the photographers who use them.

Used in 229 awards
Nikon · Camera

Nikon D90

The world's first DSLR with video recording

79.0 / 10
LC Overall Score Evaluated across 5 dimensions by the LC jury panel.
  • SENSOR 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor
  • PROCESSOR EXPEED image processing system
  • AUTOFOCUS Multi-CAM 1000 AF module with 11 focus points
  • PHASE DETECTION TTL phase detection via 11-point AF system
Used in 205 awards
Nikon · Camera

Nikon D5000

Versatile DSLR with a unique articulating screen

79.0 / 10
LC Overall Score Evaluated across 5 dimensions by the LC jury panel.
  • SENSOR 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor
  • PROCESSOR EXPEED image processing engine
  • AUTOFOCUS 11-point AF system with 3D tracking
  • PHASE DETECTION Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module
Used in 139 awards
Canon · Camera

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

The legendary full-frame DSLR that changed video

79.0 / 10
LC Overall Score Evaluated across 5 dimensions by the LC jury panel.
  • SENSOR 21.1 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS sensor
  • PROCESSOR DIGIC 4 image processor for fast processing
  • AUTOFOCUS 9-point AF system with 6 invisible assist points
  • PHASE DETECTION TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection