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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5003Award 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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Camera
79.0 Score
Leica

Leica M10-R

High-resolution precision for the iconic M-system

Features
14.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
18.0
Price
12.0
Usability
19.0
Lens
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR

Versatile telephoto zoom with effective vibration reduction

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

Nikon Coolpix S8000

Slim 10x zoom compact for everyday travel

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
79.0 Score
Olympus

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Compact powerhouse for travel and street photography

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

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8

Compact point-and-shoot with manual control options

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 5 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Pentax

Pentax 645Z

Medium format power in a rugged body

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

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

Classic prime lens for sharp macro photography

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

Sigma dp1 Quattro

Unrivaled image quality in a unique body

Features
16.0
Performance
14.0
Durability
16.0
Price
15.0
Usability
18.0
Lens
79.0 Score
Tokina

Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4

Classic wide-angle zoom for APS-C sensors

Features
15.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
17.0
Price
15.0
Usability
15.0
Used in 21 awards
Lens
79.0 Score
Olympus

Olympus M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO

Ultra-wide professional zoom for Micro Four Thirds

Features
16.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
18.0
Price
12.0
Usability
16.0

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 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 138 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