The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has announced the winners of the 2022 TIPA World Awards. Just like every year, there are plenty of cameras and lenses awarded, covering a wide range of categories. But there are also imaging software, video, lighting, monitors, camera phones, and inkjet papers and printers. In a word, everything that makes up the photo industry and that you need in life as a professional or amateur photographer. As I mentioned in the title, mirrorless cameras have shown absolute dominance in their category this year. So, let’s see what are the best cameras according to TIPA, and of course, we’ll go through other gear as well.
Cameras:
Best MFT camera: OM SYSTEM OM-1Best APS-C camera: Nikon Z fcBest full frame expert camera: Sony Alpha 7 IVBest full frame professional camera: Nikon Z 9Best camera innovation: Canon EOS R3Best rangefinder camera: Leica M11Best professional 4K hybrid camera: Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH6Best professional 8K hybrid camera: Canon EOS R5 CBest professional video camera: Panasonic LUMIX DC-BS1HBest medium format camera: Fujifilm GFX 50S IIBest vlogger camera: Sony ZV-E10
Lenses:
Best manual focus lens: Laowa Argus FF II 35mm F0.95Best APS-C prime lens: Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4Best APS-C zoom lens: SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | ContemporaryBest full frame prime wide angle lens: SIGMA 20mm F2 DG DN | ContemporaryBest full frame prime standard lens: Voigtländer NOKTON 50mm F1 Aspherical VMBest full frame prime telephoto lens: NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR SBest full frame wide angle zoom lens: Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USMBest full frame standard zoom lens: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM IIBest full frame telephoto zoom lens: Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS IIBest full frame ultra telephoto zoom lens: TAMRON 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057S)Best macro lens: Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USMBest travel zoom lens: TAMRON 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058S)
Other than cameras and lenses, there are many other items that have been awarded. The categories TIPA recognizes include Accessories, Services, and Tech & Design, in addition to Cameras and Lenses I already mentioned. I always like to mention software and accessories us photographers love and need, such as lighting gear, tripods, and camera phones that are now pretty advanced in terms of camera. So, here is the rewarded tech gear and software for 2022. Accessories:
Best photo paper: Hahnemühle Canvas MetallicBest photo printer: Canon PIXMA MegaTank G650Best led light: Aputure LS 1200dBest flash: Godox Macro Flash MF12Best tripod: Benro Induro Hydra 2 Waterproof Carbon Fiber TripodBest enthusiast photo monitor: LG 32” UltraFine Nano IPS Black 32UQ85RBest professional photo monitor: LG 27” UltraFine OLED Pro 27EQ850Best video monitor: ViewSonic VP3881a 38″ ColorPro 21:9 WQHD+ IPS MonitorBest photo smartphone professional: Sony Xperia PRO-IBest photo smartphone expert: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5GBest photo smartphone advanced: OnePlus 10 Pro 5GBest photo retail service: Kodak Moments LittlePixBest imaging storage media: ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type B 1700 CobaltBest photo service: CEWE PHOTOBOOK Personalised Slipcase
Software:
Best imaging software professional: Capture One 22Best imaging software expert: DxO PhotoLab 5Best imaging software enthusiast: Skylum Luminar Neo (shhh, listen: until 19 June, you get this €39 worth Sky pack for free, just use the promo code TIPA100)
“Each year we have more and more products and new and exciting technology that continue to fuel growth in our industry,” says Thomas Gerwers, Chairman of TIPA. “We believe that now more than ever our support of the industry and the people who work so hard, be it in production, distribution, or marketing, deserve our thanks and appreciation for their efforts to continue to develop new and exciting products that both expand imaging creativity and potential and point the way to new and exciting technologies in the future.” You can take a look at all of the awarded gear and services on TIPA’s website, browse through the categories, and read more about each item.
