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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 11–20 of 429 — Cameras

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
Camera
85.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D500

The ultimate DX-format speed machine

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
19.0
Price
10.0
Usability
19.0
Camera
85.0 Score
Leica

Leica M4

The pinnacle of mechanical M-system rangefinder perfection

Features
15.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
20.0
Price
12.0
Usability
20.0
Used in 4 awards
Camera
85.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon Z6 III

The world's first partially-stacked CMOS sensor mirrorless

Features
18.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
17.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
85.0 Score
Leica

Leica M6

The definitive mechanical rangefinder camera

Features
15.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
20.0
Price
12.0
Usability
20.0
Used in 2 awards
Camera
85.0 Score
Ricoh

Ricoh GR IV

The ultimate pocketable street photography powerhouse

Features
17.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
15.0
Price
15.0
Usability
20.0
Camera
85.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS R6 Mark II

The ultimate hybrid mirrorless for every creator

Features
18.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
16.0
Price
15.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
85.0 Score
Fujifilm

Fujifilm GFX 100S II

Medium format power in a compact body

Features
18.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
17.0
Price
15.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
85.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon Zf

Iconic heritage design meets modern mirrorless performance

Features
18.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
17.0
Price
15.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
85.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D4s

The ultimate professional sports and action DSLR

Features
16.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
20.0
Price
12.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 9 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