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Venus Optics’ New Dreamer Macro Lens
credits: Venus Optics
Venus Optics has officially announced the Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO CA-Dreamer 1.5X, its first tele-macro lens. It’s being released in both autofocus and manual focus versions depending on the mount: Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon EF will get AF support, while Canon RF and L-Mount versions remain manual-only.
The 180mm focal length gives you more working distance than the usual 60mm or 100mm macro options, which can make a big difference for lighting setups or when you don’t want to scare off your subject. The lens offers up to 1.5x magnification and uses an apochromatic (APO) design to cut down on chromatic aberrations, aiming for sharper detail and cleaner colours even in tricky light. Autofocus models can lock onto subjects starting from 1.5 meters out to infinity, while anything closer still requires manual focus. There is also a USB-C port for firmware updates and EXIF support on AF versions.
On the build side, the lens is compact and relatively lightweight, ranging from about 484g to 522g depending on mount. It uses internal focusing to avoid lens extension, helping keep handling steady and reducing dust intake. Other details include a 62mm filter thread, a function button, and a durable housing. Canon RF users who want autofocus can adapt the EF version. The Laowa 180mm f/4.5 is priced at $499.
You can see full details and sample shots on Venus Optics’ website here
Evoto Rolls Out New Editing Tools
credits: Evoto
Evoto AI held its first brand event, Evoto One, where it announced a broad expansion of its editing tools. The company, previously known mainly for AI-powered photo retouching, is moving into new territory with updates to its desktop software, a mobile app, and its first video editing platform. The three main releases are Evoto Desktop 6.0, Evoto Instantfor iOS and Android, and Evoto Video.
The desktop update is the most significant. Evoto Desktop 6.0 introduces a new AI Culling tool that can go through thousands of images, group them by scene or subject, and flag the best shots while cutting out ones with issues like blur or closed eyes. There is also a new Cloud Spaces system to sync projects across devices or let teams work on the same project. Other improvements include wireless tethering with live view for over 1,000 cameras, expanded colour tools with auto masks and auto white balance, and more advanced portrait retouching options that now cover hands, clothing, and wrinkles.
On the mobile side, Evoto Instant is designed for event and wedding photographers who need to turn images around quickly. Cameras can tether directly to a phone, edits can be applied immediately, and galleries can be sorted using facial recognition. Meanwhile, Evoto Video marks the company’s first step into film and commercial work, offering AI-powered skin cleanup, colour matching, and batch processing for longer clips. Evoto Desktop 6.0 is available now, with pricing starting at $19 per month, while Evoto Instant is free on iOS and Android until the end of November 2025.
You can see full details on Evoto’s blog here
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Photo Analysis
Welcome to a new addition to the magazine: the photo analysis, where I will analyse a photo and talk about the composition, lighting what’s positive, what’s negative etc. so that you can learn and better your own photography from it ;)
This week’s photo by: Kam Visions
You can find him on Instagram as: @kam_visions
Let’s Analyse this Image:
Composition & Framing
What works well:
The symmetry is great. The tunnel naturally funnels your eye right into the distance, and the centred perspective makes it really powerful.
The leading lines are also very strong, they basically start at the corners of the photo and all converge toward the middle, which pulls you right in.
The lines on the roof (the cables, lights etc.) also add a ton to the depth, because they continue to guide your eye even beyond the subject, pulling you deeper into the tunnel.
That yellow railing in the foreground works as a bold leading line, catching you instantly (mostly because of the colour pop) and then drawing you in as well.
The subject breaking up the symmetry is a nice touch too, it keeps the photo from feeling too sterile/clinical/symmetrical.
What could be better:
The yellow railing does its job, but it stands out a lot, almost too much. It grabs attention before the subject does and it also overpowers it. Toning down the colour a bit would help it blend while still working as a very effective leading line + attention grabber.
The very bottom of the frame feels cut off, a little more space on the steps could have grounded the shot better.
Light & Atmosphere
What works well:
The lights overhead give the tunnel a cold, industrial feel, which works really well with the subject matter and the scene/setting.
The lighting is consistent all the way down, and that helps guide your eye straight through the tunnel toward our subject (the person) and then all the way into the distance.
The light bouncing off the tiled walls creates a nice gradient, which adds depth to what could otherwise feel rather flat.
What could be better:
The overhead lights are a bit harsh and clinical. They do the job but they also create some blown-out areas that could be improved.
A bit of variation in the light (maybe catching a flicker, a darker patch, another colour) could have added more atmosphere and interest, however to be fair this isn’t really up to the photographer.
Colour & Tone
What works well:
The cold blue tones of the tunnel are spot on. They emphasise the industrial, sterile mood of the shot.
The yellow railing adds a very nice pop of colour against all that blue-grey. It is striking and becomes the anchor of the image (again, maybe a bit too much).
The tones are clean and simple, which keeps the focus on the geometry and the subject.
What could be better:
The overhead lights blow out in places and lose tonal detail, which makes the highlights feel harsh.
The overall blue cast works, but it is so dominant that the photo risks feeling a little monotone. Yes, the railing does save it a bit, but a touch of warmth somewhere else could add more balance.
Emotion & Story
What works well:
The man walking through the tunnel gives a sense of isolation, which fits perfectly with the cold tones and scene.
The whole setting feels slightly (futuristic) dystopian, like a moment from a movie where the main character is on their way somewhere important.
The distance between the subject and the viewer adds a bit of mystery, you can’t see who he is, which makes the story more open-ended. The mystery/anonymity is also pushed by him simply wearing a hoodie (and having the hood on).
What could be better:
Without any other context, the story leans more on mood rather than narrative. It feels atmospheric but not very layered.
As I always say, the anonymity works for mood, but it also makes it harder to connect with the person in the frame.
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