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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
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
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 RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
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
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
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
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 RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art II
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
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

Showing 891–900 of 930

Camera
65.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS D60

Pioneering digital SLR for early enthusiasts

Features
12.0
Performance
13.0
Durability
15.0
Price
10.0
Usability
15.0
Camera
65.0 Score
FED

FED Zarya

A simplified, budget-friendly Soviet rangefinder classic.

Features
10.0
Performance
12.0
Durability
15.0
Price
18.0
Usability
10.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
65.0 Score
Sony

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W35

Compact point-and-shoot with classic CCD color

Features
12.0
Performance
12.0
Durability
14.0
Price
15.0
Usability
12.0
Used in 1 award
Lens
65.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon AF Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Affordable telephoto zoom for full-frame Nikon DSLRs

Features
10.0
Performance
12.0
Durability
12.0
Price
18.0
Usability
13.0
Used in 2 awards
Camera
65.0 Score
Canon

Canon PowerShot A75

Compact 3.2 megapixel digital camera with manual control

Features
12.0
Performance
12.0
Durability
14.0
Price
15.0
Usability
12.0
Used in 1 award
Camera
65.0 Score
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy NX

The world's first Android-powered interchangeable lens camera

Features
16.0
Performance
12.0
Durability
12.0
Price
10.0
Usability
15.0
Lens
65.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Versatile compact standard zoom for APS-C DSLRs

Features
12.0
Performance
13.0
Durability
10.0
Price
18.0
Usability
12.0
Used in 28 awards
Lens
65.0 Score
Canon

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

Versatile compact standard zoom for APS-C sensors

Features
12.0
Performance
13.0
Durability
12.0
Price
16.0
Usability
12.0
Used in 20 awards
Mobile
65.0 Score
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A31

Reliable quad-camera setup for everyday mobile photography.

Features
13.0
Performance
11.0
Durability
12.0
Price
17.0
Usability
12.0
Used in 1 award
Lens
65.0 Score
Tamron

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2

Affordable telephoto zoom with macro capability

Features
12.0
Performance
12.0
Durability
12.0
Price
17.0
Usability
12.0
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