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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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
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

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Camera
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon 1 J5

Compact mirrorless speed with 4K video capabilities

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

Nikon D2H

The professional speed demon of the digital era

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

Pentax MZ-5N

Compact SLR with classic tactile control layout

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

Sony Alpha a7

The world's first compact full-frame mirrorless camera

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

Nikon D3

The legendary full-frame professional DSLR powerhouse

Features
15.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
20.0
Price
8.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS 550D

Powerful entry-level DSLR with cinematic video capabilities

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 72 awards
Lens
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

Classic bright prime for versatile everyday photography

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 14 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Compact powerhouse with high-speed performance

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

Canon EOS-1Ds

The world's first full-frame professional DSLR

Features
15.0
Performance
15.0
Durability
19.0
Price
10.0
Usability
20.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Fujifilm

Fujifilm X-E1

Vintage rangefinder style with X-Trans sensor

Features
15.0
Performance
15.0
Durability
16.0
Price
16.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 5 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