Nikon vs Sigma:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Nikon had more branded searches than Sigma among telephoto lens brands worldwide. Nikon had about 836,000 branded searches, while Sigma had 40,500. Nikon made up 19.1% of all telephoto lens brand searches we track, and Sigma accounted for 0.93%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about telephoto lens brands, Nikon appeared in all five answers and Sigma in four. Nikon was mentioned before Sigma in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Nikon, about 21 searches for every 1 for Sigma
Who does AI mention more?
Nikon, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Nikon, named ahead of Sigma in 4 of 5 answers
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Top telephoto lens brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nikon appeared in all five answers. Sigma was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Nikon was listed before Sigma in four out of five answers.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which telephoto lens brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best telephoto lens brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best telephoto lens brand for wildlife photography?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best telephoto lens”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“camera telephoto lens”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Nikon or Sigma more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Nikon and Sigma by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four telephoto lens brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Nikon, Sigma. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sony | Nikon | Canon | Sigma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 73.9% | 22.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.4% | 20.5% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.4% | 20.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.8% | 19.7% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 75.1% | 21.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 74% | 22.4% | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.1% | 22.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 74.5% | 22.6% | 1.9% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.2% | 20.7% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 79% | 18.3% | 1.7% | 0.96% |
| Aug 2026 | 77.5% | 19.6% | 2% | 0.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.9% | 19.1% | 2.1% | 0.93% |
How has the Nikon and Sigma comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Nikon was ahead of Sigma in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nikon’s share of searches among telephoto lens brands worldwide moved from 22.4% to 19.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 847K to 836K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sigma’s share of searches among telephoto lens brands worldwide moved from 1.3% to 0.93%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for telephoto lens brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Nikon lost share of searches among telephoto lens brands worldwide, from 19.6% to 19.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sigma worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nikon’s and Sigma’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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