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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 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
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 RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS
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
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
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
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 RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS
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

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Lens
88.0 Score
Sigma

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II

The ultimate professional standard zoom lens refined.

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
18.0
Price
16.0
Usability
17.0
Lens
88.0 Score
Sony

Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS

The ultimate lightweight professional sports telephoto lens

Features
19.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
19.0
Price
10.0
Usability
20.0
Lens
88.0 Score
Sony

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

The ultimate versatile super-telephoto zoom lens

Features
18.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
18.0
Price
16.0
Usability
18.0
Lens
88.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

The gold standard professional telephoto zoom lens

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
19.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 13 awards
Lens
88.0 Score
Canon

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM

The ultimate professional f/2 standard zoom lens

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
19.0
Price
13.0
Usability
19.0
Lens
88.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

The ultimate professional fast telephoto zoom lens

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
19.0
Price
13.0
Usability
19.0
Lens
88.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon NIKKOR Z 105mm f/2.8 VR S

The ultimate professional macro lens for Z

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
18.0
Price
15.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 14 awards
Lens
88.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM

The professional standard for versatile telephoto zoom.

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
19.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 15 awards
Lens
88.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Legendary prime lens for stunning portrait bokeh

Features
16.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
18.0
Price
18.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
88.0 Score
Fujifilm

Fujifilm GFX 100 II

The ultimate medium format powerhouse redefined

Features
19.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
18.0
Price
14.0
Usability
19.0

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