Incorrect Lens details in Lightroom

alohadave · 06-21-2008, 06:27 AM

I was googling this the other day since my Sigma 10-20 shows up as a Tamron lens in Bridge.

Apparently, Sigma uses random characters in the Lens ID that is reported to the camera, and it causes these types of problems. So it is at least partially the lens' fault.

gawan · 06-21-2008, 05:59 PM

To add, I my new Sigma APO 100-300mm F4 shows in Lightroom as Sigma APO 70-200 f2.8.

Dale · 06-21-2008, 09:02 PM

Well, there is only one thing left for us Sigma owners to do...

Upgrade to F* or D* Pentax equivalent, just to get the correct EXIF data.

Anyone want to buy my house?

Dale

ingi · 06-21-2008, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by Dale

Well, there is only one thing left for us Sigma owners to do...

Upgrade to F* or D* Pentax equivalent, just to get the correct EXIF data.

Anyone want to buy my house?

Dale

funny. I wonder how many other lenses arent recognised? As one of the features of lightroom is to filter by lens used. Has anyone played with the Beta version of LR? Can you add to your exif data or input a lens used. Maybe it can be added as a keyword?

Dale · 06-22-2008, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by ingi

funny. I wonder how many other lenses arent recognised? As one of the features of lightroom is to filter by lens used. Has anyone played with the Beta version of LR? Can you add to your exif data or input a lens used. Maybe it can be added as a keyword?

Yep, I'm in LR b2. I just import and add the sigma details as a keyword. LRs keywording is quite good, to say the least.

I had a quick look at deiting the EXIF in LR, but no luck.

ingi · 06-22-2008, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by Dale

I had a quick look at deiting the EXIF in LR, but no luck.

Bugger, thanks for looking.

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06-21-2008, 06:27 AM	#16
alohadave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quincy, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,024	I was googling this the other day since my Sigma 10-20 shows up as a Tamron lens in Bridge. Apparently, Sigma uses random characters in the Lens ID that is reported to the camera, and it causes these types of problems. So it is at least partially the lens' fault.

06-21-2008, 05:59 PM	#17
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	To add, I my new Sigma APO 100-300mm F4 shows in Lightroom as Sigma APO 70-200 f2.8.

06-21-2008, 09:02 PM	#18
Dale Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surfcoast Victoria Australia Posts: 560	Well, there is only one thing left for us Sigma owners to do... Upgrade to F* or D* Pentax equivalent, just to get the correct EXIF data. Anyone want to buy my house? Dale

06-21-2008, 10:50 PM	#19
ingi Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: sydney Posts: 40	Originally posted by Dale Well, there is only one thing left for us Sigma owners to do... Upgrade to F* or D* Pentax equivalent, just to get the correct EXIF data. Anyone want to buy my house? Dale funny. I wonder how many other lenses arent recognised? As one of the features of lightroom is to filter by lens used. Has anyone played with the Beta version of LR? Can you add to your exif data or input a lens used. Maybe it can be added as a keyword?

06-22-2008, 04:09 AM	#20
Dale Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surfcoast Victoria Australia Posts: 560	Originally posted by ingi funny. I wonder how many other lenses arent recognised? As one of the features of lightroom is to filter by lens used. Has anyone played with the Beta version of LR? Can you add to your exif data or input a lens used. Maybe it can be added as a keyword? Yep, I'm in LR b2. I just import and add the sigma details as a keyword. LRs keywording is quite good, to say the least. I had a quick look at deiting the EXIF in LR, but no luck.

06-22-2008, 06:59 AM	#21
ingi Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: sydney Posts: 40	Originally posted by Dale I had a quick look at deiting the EXIF in LR, but no luck. Bugger, thanks for looking.