EXIF tag · ExifIFD

LensModel

Lens name as reported by the camera.

0xa434
Tag ID (42036 decimal)
ExifIFD
IFD / group
string
Data type
EXIF
Table

What LensModel means#

Lens name as reported by the camera.

Read, write and remove it#

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

In Python with Pillow:

from PIL import Image
exif = Image.open("photo.jpg").getexif()
value = exif.get_ifd(0x8769).get(0xa434)  # LensModel
print(value)

Frequently asked questions#

What is the EXIF tag ID of LensModel?

0xa434 (42036 decimal), in the ExifIFD directory.

How do I see LensModel in a photo?

Run exiftool -LensModel 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