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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
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
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
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
Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II

Showing 81–90 of 429 — Cameras

Camera
80.0 Score
Phase One

Phase One XF IQ4

The ultimate medium format digital imaging system

Features
18.0
Performance
15.0
Durability
17.0
Price
10.0
Usability
20.0
Camera
80.0 Score
Pentax

Pentax K-5

Rugged flagship APS-C DSLR with high performance

Features
16.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
18.0
Price
14.0
Usability
15.0
Used in 10 awards
Camera
80.0 Score
Sony

Sony ZV-E1

The ultimate full-frame vlogging camera

Features
18.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
13.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS 500D

Entry-level DSLR with Full HD video capability

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 73 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS Rebel T5

An accessible entry-level DSLR for beginners

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

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Pure photography experience with hybrid viewfinder

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 3 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
LOMO

LOMO LC-A

The iconic pioneer of experimental lomography.

Features
12.0
Performance
14.0
Durability
16.0
Price
20.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D40x

Compact and accessible high-resolution entry-level DSLR

Features
15.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
15.0
Price
17.0
Usability
16.0
Used in 18 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Olympus

Olympus E-510

The first Four Thirds DSLR with stabilization

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 2 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Pentax

Pentax K10D

Rugged weather-sealed DSLR with CCD color depth

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
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