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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 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
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
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
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
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
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
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

Showing 71–80 of 429 — Cameras

Camera
82.0 Score
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix S1H

The ultimate full-frame mirrorless cinema camera

Features
19.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
18.0
Price
10.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
82.0 Score
Sony

Sony Alpha a7CR

High-resolution full-frame power in a compact body

Features
18.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
15.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
82.0 Score
DJI

DJI Ronin 4D

The world's first cinema camera with gimbal

Features
18.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
15.0
Price
13.0
Usability
19.0
Camera
82.0 Score
Insta360

Insta360 Ace Pro 2

AI-powered action camera with 8K performance

Features
18.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
17.0
Price
13.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
81.0 Score
Sony

Sony Alpha 7R III

High-resolution performance for professional photography

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

Sony Alpha a6100

Compact mirrorless power for everyday creators

Features
17.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
13.0
Price
17.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
81.0 Score
Sony

Sony Alpha a6500

Compact APS-C powerhouse with internal stabilization

Features
18.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
16.0
Price
13.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
80.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

The versatile workhorse for professional photographers

Features
16.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
18.0
Price
12.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 19 awards
Camera
80.0 Score
Olympus

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Compact powerhouse with legendary image stabilization

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

Nikon FM

The classic, compact, all-mechanical manual SLR.

Features
12.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
20.0
Price
15.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 2 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