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Light & Composition · Gear Collection

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
973Items
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462Cameras
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431Lenses
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80Mobile
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64Brands
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5091Award 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.

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S
Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S
Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z

Showing 111–120 of 431 — Lenss

Lens
85.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM

Sharp professional wide-angle zoom with image stabilization

Features
17.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
18.0
Price
15.0
Usability
17.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Fujifilm

Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR

Ultra-sharp prime for stunning portrait photography

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

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO

The ultimate professional standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds

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

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Ultra-wide prime with exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness

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

Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH

The legendary standard for M-system excellence

Features
15.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
19.0
Price
12.0
Usability
20.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Sigma

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

The gold standard for prime lens sharpness

Features
17.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
18.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 3 awards
Lens
84.0 Score
Olympus

Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO

Ultra-bright professional prime for Micro Four Thirds

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
18.0
Price
12.0
Usability
17.0
Lens
84.0 Score
Sony

Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

The ultimate versatile full-frame standard zoom lens

Features
18.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
17.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
Lens
84.0 Score
Fujifilm

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

The ultimate portrait lens for X-series cameras

Features
17.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
17.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 1 award
Lens
84.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

The legendary professional standard zoom lens

Features
16.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
18.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 25 awards

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 230 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 215 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 151 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