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How popular isSony?

In September 2026, people searched for Sony by name about 28,000 times in New Zealand, a 12.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 70.1% of all New Zealand telephoto lens brand searches, placing Sony first out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about telephoto lens brands, Sony appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the four.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Sony is the most searched of 4 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. SonyShare of searches 70.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. CanonShare of searches 17.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. NikonShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. SigmaShare of searches 0.86%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top telephoto lens brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sony appeared in all five answers. Sony is the third most recommended of the four.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Canon1st
  2. Nikon2nd
  3. Sony3rd
  4. Sigma4th

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
  • Canon5 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
  • Sigma3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about telephoto lens brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which telephoto lens brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Canon
    2. 2Nikon
    3. 3Sony
    4. 4Sigma

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best telephoto lens brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Canon
    2. 2Nikon
    3. 3Sony
    4. 4Sigma

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best telephoto lens brand in New Zealand for wildlife photography?”

    1. 1Canon
    2. 2Nikon
    3. 3Sony
    4. 4Sigma

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best telephoto lens”

    1. 1Sony
    2. 2Canon
    3. 3Nikon

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “long zoom lens”

    1. 1Sony
    2. 2Canon
    3. 3Nikon

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which telephoto lens brands compete with Sony?

Sony against telephoto lens brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Sony, Canon, Nikon. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSonyCanonNikonSigma
Oct 202567.4%19.9%11.6%1.2%
Nov 202572.1%17.2%9.6%1.1%
Dec 202570.5%18%10.5%0.96%
Jan 202664.7%22%12.1%1.2%
Feb 202666.9%19.8%12%1.4%
Mar 202666.3%20.8%11.7%1.2%
Apr 202668.1%18%12.9%1%
May 202667.3%20.4%11.2%1.2%
Jun 202668.7%19.2%10.8%1.2%
Jul 202668.7%19.8%10.6%0.92%
Aug 202664.6%22%12.3%1.2%
Sep 202670.1%17.2%11.8%0.86%

  1. 1.Sony

    70.1%

    Held 1st. 17.1K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share +5.6 points.

  2. 2.Canon

    17.2%

    Held 2nd. 4.2K estimated branded searches, -14.3% vs prior month. Share -4.7 points.

  3. 3.Nikon

    11.8%

    Held 3rd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +4.7% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  4. 4.Sigma

    0.86%

    Held 4th. 210 estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

Compare popularity between Sony and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Sony

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How has branded search demand for Sony changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sony in New Zealand rose from 24.9K to 28K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sony’s share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand increased from 67.4% to 70.1%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sony’s share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand peaked at 72.1% in November 2025 and was lowest at 64.6% in August 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand telephoto lens brands in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand, from 64.6% to 70.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Canon lost share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand, from 22% to 17.2%.

  3. In September 2026, Nikon lost share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand, from 12.3% to 11.8%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Sigma in New Zealand fell 19.2% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 210 in September 2026.

How are Sony’s branded searches counted?

25 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sony’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.

  • sony
  • sony android tv
  • sony av receiver
  • sony bluetooth headphones
  • sony bravia tv
  • sony camara
  • sony cyber shot
  • sony earbuds
  • sony earphones
  • sony headphones
  • sony led tv
  • sony lens
  • sony mirrorless
  • sony oled tv
  • sony receiver
  • sony turntable
  • sony tv
  • sony tv sale
  • sony wh 1000xm4
  • sony wh 1000xm5
  • sony wh 1000xm6
  • sony wired earphones
  • sony wired headphones
  • sony wireless earbuds
  • sony wireless headphones

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns Sony?

Sony is owned by Sony. Brandwave also tracks PlayStation and PlayStation VR2, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.

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Where does Sony compete?

Sony is ranked in 17 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Headphone brands3rd of 1013.4%Show ranking
Bluetooth headphones brands3rd of 810.5%Show ranking
Bluetooth earbuds brands3rd of 611.2%Show ranking
Earphones brands3rd of 611.3%Show ranking
Ear buds brands3rd of 411.3%Show ranking
Speaker brands2nd of 1219.6%Show ranking
Bluetooth speaker brands2nd of 821.3%Show ranking
Home cinema brands2nd of 822.9%Show ranking
Camera brands1st of 829.7%Show ranking
Soundbar with subwoofer brands2nd of 635.4%Show ranking
TV brands1st of 843.1%Show ranking
Camera lens brands1st of 756.1%Show ranking
Surround sound system brands1st of 856.5%Show ranking
Telephoto lens brands1st of 470.1%Shown above
Wide angle lens brands1st of 470.1%Show ranking
Turntable brands4th of 56.5%Show ranking
AV receiver brands5th of 54.3%Show ranking
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