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

Showing 861–870 of 930

Camera
70.0 Score
Sony

Sony NEX-3

The compact mirrorless camera that changed everything

Features
14.0
Performance
13.0
Durability
13.0
Price
16.0
Usability
14.0
Lens
70.0 Score
Tamron

Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro

Versatile all-in-one zoom for APS-C sensors

Features
15.0
Performance
13.0
Durability
13.0
Price
16.0
Usability
13.0
Used in 4 awards
Mobile
70.0 Score
Vivo

Vivo V9

Perfect shot with AI-powered dual cameras

Features
14.0
Performance
13.0
Durability
13.0
Price
16.0
Usability
14.0
Used in 1 award
Lens
70.0 Score
Sony

Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS

Ultra-compact power zoom lens for E-mount cameras

Features
15.0
Performance
12.0
Durability
12.0
Price
16.0
Usability
15.0
Mobile
70.0 Score
Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi A1

Affordable dual-camera photography with Android One

Features
14.0
Performance
13.0
Durability
13.0
Price
18.0
Usability
12.0
Used in 9 awards
Mobile
70.0 Score
Apple

Apple iPhone 4

The retina display revolution in your pocket.

Features
12.0
Performance
15.0
Durability
15.0
Price
12.0
Usability
16.0
Used in 21 awards
Mobile
70.0 Score
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A41

Compact design with versatile triple camera system

Features
14.0
Performance
12.0
Durability
14.0
Price
16.0
Usability
14.0
Used in 1 award
Lens
70.0 Score
Canon

Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

Ultra-compact standard zoom for APS-C mirrorless

Features
14.0
Performance
13.0
Durability
12.0
Price
17.0
Usability
14.0
Used in 28 awards
Mobile
70.0 Score
Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi A2

Affordable dual-camera photography with Android One

Features
14.0
Performance
14.0
Durability
13.0
Price
17.0
Usability
12.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
70.0 Score
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix G1

The world's first Micro Four Thirds camera

Features
12.0
Performance
12.0
Durability
15.0
Price
16.0
Usability
15.0

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