EXIF tag · ExifIFD

LensMake

Lens manufacturer.

0xa433
Tag ID (42035 decimal)
ExifIFD
IFD / group
string
Data type
EXIF
Table

What LensMake means#

Lens manufacturer.

Read, write and remove it#

# read
exiftool -LensMake photo.jpg
# write
exiftool -LensMake="…" photo.jpg
# remove
exiftool -LensMake= photo.jpg
# all files in a folder, as CSV
exiftool -csv -LensMake -r ./photos > lens-make.csv

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get_ifd(0x8769).get(0xa433)  # LensMake
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of LensMake?

0xa433 (42035 decimal), in the ExifIFD directory.

How do I see LensMake in a photo?

Run exiftool -LensMake photo.jpg, or open the file's info panel in Lightroom, Photoshop, Windows (Properties → Details) or macOS Preview (Tools → Show Inspector).

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources