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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
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
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
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH
Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Nikon NIKKOR Z 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
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
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH
Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Nikon NIKKOR Z 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

Showing 121–130 of 429 — Cameras

Camera
79.0 Score
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix GX85

Compact 4K mirrorless camera for street photography

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Samsung

Samsung NX1

The mirrorless powerhouse that was ahead of time

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Sony

Sony RX10 IV

The ultimate all-in-one superzoom bridge camera

Features
17.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
15.0
Price
12.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS Kiss X4

Powerful entry-level DSLR with cinematic video capabilities

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
15.0
Price
15.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 98 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

Professional 6K cinema camera with built-in NDs

Features
18.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
14.0
Price
15.0
Usability
16.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS Rebel T100

The perfect entry-level DSLR for beginners

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Fujifilm

Fujifilm X-E1

Vintage rangefinder style with X-Trans sensor

Features
15.0
Performance
15.0
Durability
16.0
Price
16.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 5 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Fujifilm

Fujifilm X-T50

Compact powerhouse with iconic film simulation dial

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D300s

Professional DX-format speed and precision

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 10 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Olympus

Olympus E-3

The professional Four Thirds flagship DSLR

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 3 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