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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.

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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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4962Award 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
Canon

Canon EOS Kiss Digital X

The iconic entry-level DSLR that defined accessibility.

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

Kodak EasyShare DX6490

Versatile zoom camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 3 awards
Lens
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

The ultimate versatile all-in-one DX zoom lens

Features
17.0
Performance
15.0
Durability
15.0
Price
16.0
Usability
16.0
Used in 39 awards
Lens
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II

Compact telephoto zoom with vibration reduction

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 16 awards
Lens
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 20-35mm f/2.8D IF

Professional wide-angle zoom with constant aperture

Features
15.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
18.0
Price
12.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 3 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D600

Full-frame performance in a compact DSLR body

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 6 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix GX1

Compact Micro Four Thirds powerhouse performance

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

Samsung NX300

Fast hybrid autofocus in a compact body

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

Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2 Nokton

Ultra-fast manual focus prime with classic character

Features
15.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
17.0
Price
12.0
Usability
17.0
Lens
79.0 Score
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Versatile telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0

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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 139 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