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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
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.

Showing 1–10 of 70 — Mobiles

Mobile
85.0 Score
Apple

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Pro-grade photography in a titanium frame.

Features
19.0
Performance
19.0
Durability
17.0
Price
11.0
Usability
19.0
Used in 3 awards
Mobile
84.0 Score
Honor

Honor Magic5 Pro

Flagship photography with advanced AI motion sensing

Features
19.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
16.0
Price
13.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 1 award
Mobile
82.0 Score
Apple

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Pro camera system with cinematic video capabilities

Features
17.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 5 awards
Mobile
82.0 Score
OnePlus

OnePlus 6

The speed you need for everyday photography

Features
15.0
Performance
18.0
Durability
16.0
Price
17.0
Usability
16.0
Used in 3 awards
Mobile
82.0 Score
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Note9

The intelligent S Pen power flagship.

Features
17.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 1 award
Mobile
82.0 Score
Huawei

Huawei P20 Pro

The first triple-lens mobile photography revolution

Features
19.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
15.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 2 awards
Mobile
82.0 Score
Apple

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Professional grade photography in your pocket.

Features
17.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 2 awards
Mobile
82.0 Score
Huawei

Huawei P9

Reinventing smartphone photography with Leica optics

Features
17.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
16.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 2 awards
Mobile
82.0 Score
Apple

Apple iPhone 4s

The first iPhone with 1080p video recording.

Features
16.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
17.0
Price
15.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 11 awards
Mobile
82.0 Score
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S8

Stunning infinity display meets reliable mobile photography

Features
16.0
Performance
17.0
Durability
15.0
Price
16.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 3 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 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