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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
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Nikon NIKKOR Z 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
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
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Nikon NIKKOR Z 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
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
82.0 Score
Insta360

Insta360 Ace Pro 2

AI-powered action camera with 8K performance

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

Sony Alpha 7R III

High-resolution performance for professional photography

Features
17.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
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 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

The gold standard for APS-C zoom lenses

Features
17.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
15.0
Price
13.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 6 awards
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
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

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