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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 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
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
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
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH
Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH
Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
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
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
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
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH
Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH
Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II

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Lens
85.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S

Exceptional sharpness and beautiful bokeh for portraits

Features
17.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
17.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 2 awards
Lens
85.0 Score
Rodenstock

Rodenstock Apo-Sironar-N 240mm f/5.6

The gold standard for large format sharpness.

Features
17.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
18.0
Price
12.0
Usability
19.0
Used in 3 awards
Lens
85.0 Score
Sony

Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS

Professional G Master super-telephoto zoom performance

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
18.0
Price
12.0
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
Camera
85.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

The ultimate hybrid powerhouse for professionals

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

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S

Exceptional sharpness and beautiful bokeh for portraits

Features
17.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
17.0
Price
15.0
Usability
17.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Panasonic

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH.

Compact, fast prime for Micro Four Thirds

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

Pentax SMC Pentax 67 105mm f/2.4

The legendary bokeh king of medium format

Features
15.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
18.0
Price
15.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 3 awards
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
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

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