How popular isFujifilm?
In September 2026, people searched for Fujifilm by name about 7,160 times in New Zealand, a 17.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 18.5% of all New Zealand camera lens brand searches, placing Fujifilm second out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about camera lens brands, Fujifilm appeared in four of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the seven.
Fujifilm is the second most searched of 7 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
SonyShare of searches 56.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
FujifilmShare of searches 18.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
CanonShare of searches 13.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
NikonShare of searches 9.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
OM SystemShare of searches 0.85%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top camera lens brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fujifilm was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Fujifilm is the sixth most recommended of the seven.
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.
Sony5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Nikon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fujifilm4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Canon4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tamron4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sigma4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
OM System2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about camera lens brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which camera lens brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best camera lens brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best camera lens brand in New Zealand for a mirrorless setup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“camera lens for portraits”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“camera lens brands nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which camera lens brands compete with Fujifilm?
Share of searches by month for Sony, Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sony | Fujifilm | Canon | Nikon | OM System | Tamron | Sigma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.4% | 17.5% | 16% | 9.3% | 0.39% | 1.3% | 0.93% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.7% | 17.3% | 14% | 7.8% | 0.32% | 0.89% | 0.92% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.5% | 18.5% | 14.4% | 8.4% | 0.41% | 1% | 0.76% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.3% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 9.7% | 0.51% | 1.1% | 0.94% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.4% | 16.9% | 16.1% | 9.7% | 0.59% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.6% | 17.5% | 16.8% | 9.4% | 0.52% | 1.2% | 0.97% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.8% | 17.8% | 14.5% | 10.3% | 0.54% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| May 2026 | 54.3% | 17.1% | 16.4% | 9% | 0.61% | 1.7% | 0.93% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.2% | 17.4% | 15.5% | 8.7% | 0.52% | 1.7% | 0.96% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.7% | 16.8% | 16.1% | 8.6% | 0.61% | 1.4% | 0.75% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.7% | 19.6% | 17.3% | 9.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.92% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.1% | 18.5% | 13.8% | 9.4% | 0.85% | 0.72% | 0.69% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 56.1% | 17.1K | +18.8% | +5.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.5% | 5.6K | +1.1% | -1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.8% | 4.2K | -14.3% | -3.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.4% | 2.9K | +4.7% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, moved from 7th to 5th | 0.85% | 260 | +52.9% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 7th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 0.72% | 220 | -37.1% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 0.69% | 210 | -19.2% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th |
1.
Sony56.1%
Held 1st. 17.1K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share +5.4 points.
2.
Fujifilm18.5%
Held 2nd. 5.6K estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
3.
Canon13.8%
Held 3rd. 4.2K estimated branded searches, -14.3% vs prior month. Share -3.5 points.
4.
Nikon9.4%
Held 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +4.7% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.85%
Moved from 7th to 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, +52.9% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.
Tamron0.72%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 220 estimated branded searches, -37.1% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
7.
Sigma0.69%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 210 estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Fujifilm and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Fujifilm
11 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Fujifilm changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Fujifilm in New Zealand rose from 6.1K to 7.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fujifilm’s share of searches among camera lens brands in New Zealand increased from 17.5% to 18.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fujifilm’s share of searches among camera lens brands in New Zealand peaked at 19.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 16.8% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand camera lens brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among camera lens brands in New Zealand, from 50.7% to 56.1%.

In September 2026, Canon lost share of searches among camera lens brands in New Zealand, from 17.3% to 13.8%.

In September 2026, Fujifilm lost share of searches among camera lens brands in New Zealand, from 19.6% to 18.5%.

In September 2026, Tamron lost share of searches among camera lens brands in New Zealand, from 1.2% to 0.72%.

In September 2026, OM System rose from 7th to 5th among camera lens brands in New Zealand.

In September 2026, Sigma fell from 6th to 7th among camera lens brands in New Zealand.
How are Fujifilm’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fujifilm’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.
- fujifilm
- fujifilm business innovation
- fujifilm camera
- fujifilm finepix
- fujifilm instax
- fujifilm lens
- fujifilm mirrorless
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Where does Fujifilm compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera brands | 5th of 8 | 12.2% | Show ranking |
| Camera lens brands | 2nd of 7 | 18.5% | Shown above |
| Film camera brands | 1st of 5 | 41.2% | Show ranking |

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