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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
Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S
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 50mm f/1.2 S
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH
Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x
Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH
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 RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S
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 50mm f/1.2 S
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH
Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x
Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH
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

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Camera
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D7100

Powerful DX-format DSLR for enthusiast photographers

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 81 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS 20D

The definitive mid-range digital SLR classic

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 21 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

The definitive entry-level DSLR for aspiring filmmakers

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
15.0
Price
16.0
Usability
16.0
Used in 11 awards
Lens
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye

Specialized stereoscopic 3D VR fisheye lens

Features
18.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
16.0
Price
10.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon PowerShot A720 IS

Versatile compact with optical 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
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 NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G

Compact, fast prime for stunning portrait photography

Features
15.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
14.0
Price
18.0
Usability
15.0
Used in 51 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D3500

The perfect entry-level DSLR for beginners

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

Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8

Ultra-slim pancake lens for everyday street photography

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

Olympus E-520

Reliable Four Thirds DSLR with image stabilization

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 6 awards

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