LensModel: What This Metadata Tag Means
LensModel names the lens that took a photo, often with its focal length and aperture. On phones it also tells you which of the cameras was used.
Last updated: November 13, 2026
What it means
LensModel describes the lens, often with its focal length and maximum aperture. On iPhones it names the camera module, for example back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78.
Example
- Tag
- LensModel
- Group in ExifMeta
- EXIF
- Example value
- iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78
This is how the tag appears in ExifMeta’s results. The value in your file will differ.
Typical values
Camera lenses appear under names like RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM. Phones describe the camera module instead, such as iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78 for the main camera, with a different value for the ultra-wide, telephoto, and front cameras.
Where it comes from
Phones and cameras with electronic lenses write it. ExifTool may also add a Composite LensID that identifies the lens from maker-note data.
What it is useful for
It shows which lens or phone camera produced a photo, which is useful when you are learning from your own shots or deciding which lens to buy.
Watch out for
Manual and adapted lenses without electronic contacts cannot report themselves, so LensModel is missing or wrong for them.
Find it in your file
Upload a file to ExifMeta, then type LensModel into the “Search tags and values” box under All metadata. If nothing matches, the file does not contain this tag.
Learn more in the guide: How to See What Camera Settings a Photo Used
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