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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 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
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
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 EF 135mm f/2L USM
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L 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
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
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 EF 135mm f/2L USM
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

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Camera
84.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS R10

Compact and powerful APS-C mirrorless performance

Features
17.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
15.0
Price
18.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 32 awards
Camera
84.0 Score
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix G9 II

The ultimate Micro Four Thirds powerhouse camera

Features
18.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
17.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
84.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D3s

The legendary low-light full-frame powerhouse

Features
15.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
20.0
Price
12.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
84.0 Score
Sony

Sony Alpha a6400

Compact mirrorless powerhouse with industry-leading autofocus

Features
18.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
15.0
Price
16.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
84.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS R6

Versatile full-frame mirrorless for hybrid shooters

Features
17.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
16.0
Price
15.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
84.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D780

The ultimate DSLR for hybrid creative shooters

Features
17.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
18.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
84.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon Z6

The versatile full-frame mirrorless all-rounder

Features
17.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
17.0
Price
15.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 2 awards
Camera
84.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

The ultimate professional flagship for high-speed action

Features
17.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
20.0
Price
10.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
84.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon Z6 II

The versatile full-frame mirrorless hybrid powerhouse

Features
17.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
18.0
Price
15.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
84.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

The ultimate professional DSLR for speed

Features
17.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
20.0
Price
10.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 6 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