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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 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
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
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR 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
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH
Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
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
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
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR 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
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH
Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II

Showing 701–710 of 930

Camera
79.0 Score
Sony

Sony Alpha a6300

Fast autofocus meets 4K professional video performance

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

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

Compact super-zoom camera for everyday travel photography

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
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
Lens
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Versatile standard zoom with image stabilization technology

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 12 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS Digital Rebel

The first affordable consumer digital SLR camera

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-1D Mark II

The legendary professional sports and action DSLR

Features
15.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
19.0
Price
10.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS 4000D

The perfect entry-level DSLR for beginners

Features
14.0
Performance
15.0
Durability
15.0
Price
19.0
Usability
16.0
Used in 6 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH

Iconic ultra-compact design with classic style

Features
15.0
Performance
15.0
Durability
16.0
Price
16.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 4 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Leica

Leica SL (Typ 601)

The professional mirrorless system for pure photography

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
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