How popular isTamron?
In September 2026, people searched for Tamron by name about 75,300 times worldwide, a 15.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.7% of all global wide angle lens brand searches, placing Tamron fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wide angle lens brands, Tamron appeared in three of the five answers and was the joint fourth most recommended of the five.
Tamron is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the joint fourth most recommended in AI answers.
SonyShare of searches 76.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
NikonShare of searches 18.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
CanonShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
TamronShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SigmaShare of searches 0.91%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top wide angle lens brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tamron was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tamron is the joint fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Canon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sony3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nikon3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tamron3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sigma3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about wide angle lens brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wide angle lens brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wide angle lens brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wide angle lens brand for landscape photos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wide angle lens”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“camera wide angle lens”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which wide angle lens brands compete with Tamron?
Share of searches by month for Sony, Nikon, Canon, Tamron. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sony | Nikon | Canon | Tamron | Sigma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 72.2% | 21.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 75.1% | 20.2% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.2% | 20.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.5% | 19.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 73.4% | 20.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.6% | 22% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 72.7% | 22.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 73.1% | 22.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.7% | 20.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.4% | 17.9% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.94% |
| Aug 2026 | 76% | 19.2% | 2% | 1.9% | 0.88% |
| Sep 2026 | 76.6% | 18.8% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.91% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 76.6% | 3.4M | -1.9% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.8% | 836K | -5.1% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2% | 90.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.7% | 75.3K | -15.2% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.91% | 40.5K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Sony76.6%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, -1.9% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
2.
Nikon18.8%
Held 2nd. 836K estimated branded searches, -5.1% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
3.
Canon2%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.
Tamron1.7%
Held 4th. 75.3K estimated branded searches, -15.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
5.
Sigma0.91%
Held 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Tamron and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Tamron
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Tamron changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tamron worldwide fell from 88.8K to 75.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tamron’s share of searches among wide angle lens brands worldwide decreased from 2.3% to 1.7%.
How did search popularity change for wide angle lens brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among wide angle lens brands worldwide, from 76% to 76.6%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Sigma worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Tamron worldwide fell 15.2% over 12 measured months, from 88.8K to 75.3K in September 2026.
How are Tamron’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tamron’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- tamron
- tamron lens
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Where does Tamron compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera lens brands | 5th of 7 | 1.4% | Show ranking |
| Wide angle lens brands | 4th of 5 | 1.7% | Shown above |

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