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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.

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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.

Showing 91–100 of 431 — Lenss

Lens
85.0 Score
Tamron

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

The ultimate versatile standard zoom for mirrorless.

Features
18.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
16.0
Price
17.0
Usability
16.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Zeiss

Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4

The ultimate standard lens for uncompromising quality

Features
15.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
20.0
Price
10.0
Usability
20.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Canon

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

The ultimate prime for professional portraiture

Features
18.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
18.0
Price
10.0
Usability
19.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR

Ultra-compact professional telephoto prime lens

Features
18.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
17.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Sigma

Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Cine-grade optical performance for still photography

Features
17.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
18.0
Price
13.0
Usability
18.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Sony

Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA Zeiss

Legendary sharpness in a compact prime lens

Features
16.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
17.0
Price
16.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
Lens
85.0 Score
Sigma

Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art

Unrivaled sharpness for professional portrait photography

Features
17.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
18.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Voigtländer

Voigtländer 65mm f/2 Macro APO-Lanthar

Apochromatic perfection for stunning macro detail

Features
17.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
18.0
Price
13.0
Usability
18.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Tamron

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

The ultimate fast-aperture all-in-one zoom lens

Features
18.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
16.0
Price
15.0
Usability
18.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

Legendary professional telephoto prime for sports

Features
17.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
19.0
Price
12.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 1 award

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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