Telephoto lens brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Sony was the most searched telephoto lens brand in New Zealand, accounting for 70.1% of all searches among the four brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Sony, Canon and Nikon showed up in every answer. Canon was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four responses that gave a list.
SonyShare of searches 70.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CanonShare of searches 17.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
NikonShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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 Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sony, Canon and Nikon appeared every time. Canon was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four answers that gave a list. Nikon was second, and Sony was third.
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.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which telephoto lens brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best telephoto lens brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best telephoto lens brand in New Zealand for wildlife photography?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best telephoto lens”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“long zoom lens”
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 do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each telephoto lens brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four telephoto lens brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Sony, Canon, Nikon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sony | Canon | Nikon | Sigma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.4% | 19.9% | 11.6% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.1% | 17.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.5% | 18% | 10.5% | 0.96% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.7% | 22% | 12.1% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.9% | 19.8% | 12% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.3% | 20.8% | 11.7% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.1% | 18% | 12.9% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 67.3% | 20.4% | 11.2% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.7% | 19.2% | 10.8% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.7% | 19.8% | 10.6% | 0.92% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.6% | 22% | 12.3% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 70.1% | 17.2% | 11.8% | 0.86% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 70.1% | 17.1K | +18.8% | +5.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.2% | 4.2K | -14.3% | -4.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.8% | 2.9K | +4.7% | -0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.86% | 210 | -19.2% | -0.3 points |
1.
Sony70.1%
Held 1st. 17.1K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share +5.6 points.
2.
Canon17.2%
Held 2nd. 4.2K estimated branded searches, -14.3% vs prior month. Share -4.7 points.
3.
Nikon11.8%
Held 3rd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +4.7% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
4.
Sigma0.86%
Held 4th. 210 estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand?
4 brands
In September 2026, Sony was the most searched among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 17.1K branded searches, 70.1% of all searches for the four we track. Canon is in 2nd place, 52.9 percentage points behind at 17.2%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony | 67.4% → 70.1% | 72.1%Nov 2025 | 64.6%Aug 2026 | 1st |
| Canon | 19.9% → 17.2% | 22%Jan 2026 | 17.2%Nov 2025 | 2nd |
| Nikon | 11.6% → 11.8% | 12.9%Apr 2026 | 9.6%Nov 2025 | 3rd |
| Sigma | 1.2% → 0.86% | 1.4%Feb 2026 | 0.86%Sep 2026 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- 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, Canon’s share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand decreased from 19.9% to 17.2%.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Canon’s share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand peaked at 22% in January 2026 and was lowest at 17.2% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nikon’s share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand peaked at 12.9% in April 2026 and was lowest at 9.6% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nikon and Sigma held steady: their share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand telephoto lens brands in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Sony gained share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand, from 64.6% to 70.1%.
In September 2026, Canon lost share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand, from 22% to 17.2%.
In September 2026, Nikon lost share of searches among telephoto lens brands in New Zealand, from 12.3% to 11.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sigma in New Zealand fell 19.2% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 210 in September 2026.
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