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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 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
Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
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
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
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
Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
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
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS

Showing 191–200 of 429 — Cameras

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
Camera
79.0 Score
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

The world's first mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
79.0 Score
Pentax

Pentax K-1 Mark II

The ultimate full-frame DSLR for landscape photography

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

Sony Alpha a6000

Compact mirrorless powerhouse for everyday photography

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 4 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Sony

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7

Versatile super-zoom bridge camera with Carl Zeiss optics

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D3

The legendary full-frame professional DSLR powerhouse

Features
15.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
20.0
Price
8.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon 5D Mark III

The legendary workhorse for professional photographers

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

Canon EOS 90D

Powerful DSLR performance for high-speed photography

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 2 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS RP

Lightweight and compact full-frame mirrorless performance.

Features
15.0
Performance
15.0
Durability
15.0
Price
18.0
Usability
16.0

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