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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
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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4963Award 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
79.0 Score
Schneider-Kreuznach

Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 5.2-15.6mm f/2.8-4.8

Versatile compact zoom for high-end point-and-shoots

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

Nikon D5000

Versatile DSLR with a unique articulating screen

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 205 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Photogram

Alice Camera

AI-powered computational photography for your smartphone

Features
18.0
Performance
15.0
Durability
14.0
Price
15.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS Rebel T6i

Versatile entry-level DSLR with high resolution

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

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Versatile telephoto zoom for APS-C Canon DSLRs

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
14.0
Price
17.0
Usability
16.0
Used in 6 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon PowerShot S2 IS

Powerful 12x optical zoom with image stabilization

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

Hasselblad CFV-50c

Digital back versatility for V-System cameras

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

Leica M8

The first digital M-System rangefinder camera

Features
14.0
Performance
15.0
Durability
18.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 3 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon 1 V1

The pioneering compact system camera from Nikon

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Lens
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G

Compact macro lens for stunning close-up detail

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 22 awards

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The gear that L&C award winners reach for most — proven in real competition by the photographers who use them.

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