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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.

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928Items
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427Cameras
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431Lenses
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70Mobile
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63Brands
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4962Award 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.

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Lens
81.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR

The ultimate versatile travel zoom for Z-mount

Features
17.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
15.0
Price
16.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
81.0 Score
Sony

Sony Alpha a6100

Compact mirrorless power for everyday creators

Features
17.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
13.0
Price
17.0
Usability
17.0
Lens
81.0 Score
Tokina

Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm f/2.8

Legendary ultra-wide zoom for APS-C sensors

Features
16.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
17.0
Price
15.0
Usability
15.0
Used in 17 awards
Lens
81.0 Score
Sony

Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G

Ultra-wide perspective with constant f/4 aperture

Features
16.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
17.0
Price
13.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
81.0 Score
Sony

Sony Alpha a6500

Compact APS-C powerhouse with internal stabilization

Features
18.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
16.0
Price
13.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
Lens
80.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Sharp 1:1 macro lens for APS-C sensors

Features
16.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
15.0
Price
16.0
Usability
15.0
Used in 2 awards
Mobile
80.0 Score
Apple

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

The first triple-camera system for pro photography

Features
16.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
16.0
Price
13.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 3 awards
Lens
80.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Versatile, sharp, and lightweight prime lens

Features
15.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
15.0
Price
18.0
Usability
15.0
Camera
80.0 Score
Pentax

Pentax K-5

Rugged flagship APS-C DSLR with high performance

Features
16.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
18.0
Price
14.0
Usability
15.0
Used in 10 awards
Lens
80.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

Affordable reach for wildlife and sports photography

Features
16.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
15.0
Price
16.0
Usability
16.0

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Used in 229 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 205 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 139 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