Skip to main content
J
jonasflanken
Participating Frequently
March 18, 2016

P: Lens metadata field missing on import

  • March 18, 2016
  • 142 replies
  • 2657 views

Since updating Photoshop and Lightroom, I've noticed that the aux:lens metadata field is being deleted from my images on import, such that there is no lens listed after import. I've determined that it's Camera Raw 9.5 that seems to be the culprit, as lens metadata is retained if I use an older version of the DNG Converter v8.8 to import the same images.

For example, I had an image shot on a Sony RX100 III at 8.8mm. If I import this image with the old version of DNG Converter, and then open the converted DNG in Photoshop, the lens is reported with the full-frame equivalent focal lengths, i.e., 24-70mm F1.8-2.8, and the raw metadata has the correct aux:Lens field (24-70mm F1.8-2.8).

Conversely, if I import the same image directly into Photoshop or Lightroom, the metadata will display the correct focal length, but will not display the lens information; Lightroom reports this only as "unknown lens," and in Photoshop the aux:Lens field is missing completely.

For now, I will use the old version of DNG Converter as a workaround, but this is inconvenient, and really should be fixed.

    This topic has been closed for replies.

    142 replies

    Show previous replies
    F
    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 26, 2016
    My patience is running out, we've been waiting for a month now!
    F
    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 26, 2016
    Patience is running out, we've been waiting for a month now!
    F. McLion
    Community Expert
    F. McLionCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 25, 2016
    A patch should be due soon - please be patient.
    --- Got your issue resolved? Please label the response as 'Correct Answer' to help your fellow community members find a solution to similar problems. ---
    F
    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 25, 2016
    2015.4 does not support the Nikon D5 and D500.
    This is not an option for me.
    F
    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 24, 2016
    i had the same issue with os x 10.11.3 and Lightroom CC 2015.5 and a Nikon d750.

    After downgrading to 2015.4 the lens information is back. 
    >>http://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-do-i-roll-back-to-lightroom-2015-1-1-or-lightroom-6-1-1/
    => Just go straight to the 2015.4 update after the initial installation


    Firstly just for the new imported files, the ones since February (when i updated to 2015.5) haven't.

    But you can easily get them back with a right click and ">>Metadata>>Read Metadata from File".

    If this doesn't work you may need to write the metadata first to a xmp file
    (Catalog Settings >> Metadata >> check: Automatically write changes to xmp)
    Be sure to wait first that LR wrote all xmp files bevor restoring, otherwise you could loose the adjustments...

    for me this worked fine...
    F
    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 23, 2016
    Hi.  Just noticed the same behaviour,  but only after the middle of March this year.  Info is in the lens panel in 'Develop', module, and in Bridge, but not in Library 'metadata' filter or  in 'view' options.  Tried to save and read metadata, but no change.  Frustrating?  You bet!
    F
    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    April 23, 2016
    One month now... and it's not fixed.
    That's dissapointing and ridiculous.
    johnrellis
    johnrellis
    Genius
    April 21, 2016
    In the original topic, Jaak received the workaround from Victoria Bampton.
    J
    JTA12
    Inspiring
    April 21, 2016


    As a Nikon and Canon user, I've found a lot of images from the Nikons with "unknown lens". Is there a way to fix this, without actually re-importing the images? I do use the lens meta data a lot and it's very cumbersome to not being able to filter on a specific lens.
    john beardsworth
    Community Expert
    john beardsworthCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 20, 2016
    "John - that sounds as though it could be useful but you mention saving metadata back to the file whereas I and others would want to retain the develop settings when re-importing. Please could you clarify. Thanks"

    The thing is,  if you first save metadata back to the file, you are saving develop settings too. So when you "re-import" (actually, Read Metadata) you will then be importing up-to-date develop settings too.
    Show more replies
    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices