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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
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
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
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
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
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Showing 41–50 of 930

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
86.0 Score
Canon

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM

Versatile L-series super-telephoto zoom for wildlife

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
19.0
Price
12.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
86.0 Score
Leica

Leica SL3

The pinnacle of German mirrorless precision engineering

Features
18.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
20.0
Price
10.0
Usability
20.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

The essential compact prime for every photographer

Features
15.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
15.0
Price
20.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 28 awards
Lens
85.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

The ultimate manual focus masterpiece for Z-mount

Features
18.0
Performance
20.0
Durability
20.0
Price
8.0
Usability
19.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Olympus

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO

Professional grade telephoto zoom with constant aperture

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
19.0
Price
12.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
85.0 Score
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix GH7

The ultimate hybrid mirrorless for professional filmmakers

Features
19.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
17.0
Price
13.0
Usability
18.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Sigma

Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Ultimate wide-angle prime for astrophotography and landscapes

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
17.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Lens
85.0 Score
Canon

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM

The ultimate professional standard zoom lens

Features
18.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
18.0
Price
12.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
85.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon Zf

Iconic heritage design meets modern mirrorless performance

Features
18.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
17.0
Price
15.0
Usability
17.0

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