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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.

Showing 401–410 of 431 — Lenss

Lens
73.0 Score
Fujifilm

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II

Versatile lightweight kit lens for X-series cameras

Features
14.0
Performance
14.0
Durability
12.0
Price
18.0
Usability
15.0
Used in 1 award
Lens
73.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

Compact and versatile standard zoom for EOS-M

Features
14.0
Performance
14.0
Durability
13.0
Price
17.0
Usability
15.0
Used in 3 awards
Lens
73.0 Score
Tamron

Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical [IF]

Versatile ultra-wide zoom for APS-C sensors

Features
14.0
Performance
15.0
Durability
14.0
Price
16.0
Usability
14.0
Lens
73.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Versatile telephoto zoom with vibration reduction

Features
15.0
Performance
14.0
Durability
14.0
Price
16.0
Usability
14.0
Used in 33 awards
Lens
73.0 Score
Sony

Sony FE 50mm f/1.8

Affordable and compact prime for full-frame Sony

Features
12.0
Performance
14.0
Durability
12.0
Price
19.0
Usability
16.0
Used in 1 award
Lens
73.0 Score
Tamron

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD

Versatile all-in-one zoom for full-frame DSLRs

Features
15.0
Performance
14.0
Durability
14.0
Price
16.0
Usability
14.0
Lens
72.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR

Compact telephoto zoom for DX-format Nikon DSLRs

Features
14.0
Performance
14.0
Durability
12.0
Price
18.0
Usability
14.0
Used in 26 awards
Lens
72.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Versatile standard zoom for APS-C Canon DSLRs

Features
15.0
Performance
14.0
Durability
14.0
Price
15.0
Usability
14.0
Used in 15 awards
Lens
70.0 Score
Canon

Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

Ultra-compact standard zoom for APS-C mirrorless

Features
14.0
Performance
13.0
Durability
12.0
Price
17.0
Usability
14.0
Used in 28 awards
Lens
70.0 Score
Nikon

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED

Versatile wide-angle to telephoto DX zoom lens

Features
14.0
Performance
14.0
Durability
13.0
Price
16.0
Usability
13.0

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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