As of October 2023, there are several black-and-white 135mm (35mm) negative films available on the market. These films cater to a range of photographic styles, from fine art to street photography. Here’s a list of popular and currently available options:
1. Kodak
- Kodak Tri-X 400: A classic high-speed film known for its versatility, grain structure, and wide exposure latitude. Popular for documentary and street photography.
- Kodak T-Max 100: A fine-grained film with high sharpness and contrast, ideal for detailed work and studio photography.
- Kodak T-Max 400: A faster version of T-Max 100, offering similar characteristics but with greater sensitivity for low-light situations.
- Kodak Professional BW400CN: A chromogenic black-and-white film designed to be developed in C-41 color chemistry, making it convenient for labs that don’t handle traditional black-and-white processing.
2. Ilford
- Ilford HP5 Plus 400: A versatile, high-speed film with a classic look, known for its wide exposure latitude and ability to handle push/pull processing.
- Ilford FP4 Plus 125: A medium-speed film with fine grain and excellent sharpness, suitable for a wide range of lighting conditions.
- Ilford Delta 100: A fine-grained, high-resolution film with smooth tonal gradations, ideal for landscape and studio work.
- Ilford Delta 400: A faster version of Delta 100, offering similar characteristics but with greater sensitivity.
- Ilford Delta 3200: An ultra-high-speed film designed for low-light conditions, with a distinctive grainy look.
- Ilford Pan 100: A budget-friendly, general-purpose film with fine grain and good contrast.
- Ilford XP2 Super: A chromogenic black-and-white film that uses C-41 color chemistry for development, offering convenience and smooth tonal range.
3. Fujifilm
- Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100 II: A fine-grained, high-resolution film with excellent sharpness and tonal reproduction. It’s a revival of the original Acros 100, which was discontinued in 2018.
4. Foma
- Fomapan 100 Classic: A budget-friendly film with fine grain and good sharpness, suitable for general-purpose photography.
- Fomapan 200 Creative: A medium-speed film with a classic look and slightly more pronounced grain.
- Fomapan 400 Action: A high-speed film with a vintage aesthetic, known for its grain and contrast.
5. Adox
- Adox CHS 100 II: A fine-grained film with high resolution and rich tonal range, ideal for landscape and architectural photography.
- Adox Silvermax 100: A unique film with extended sensitivity to blue and UV light, offering high sharpness and fine grain.
- Adox HR-50: An ultra-fine-grained film with extremely high resolution, designed for critical detail work.
6. Rollei
- Rollei RPX 100: A fine-grained film with good sharpness and tonal range, suitable for a variety of applications.
- Rollei RPX 400: A faster version of RPX 100, offering similar characteristics with greater sensitivity.
- Rollei Retro 80s: A low-speed film with extended red sensitivity, producing high contrast and fine grain.
- Rollei Retro 400s: A high-speed film with a classic look and pronounced grain.
7. AgfaPhoto
- AgfaPhoto APX 100: A fine-grained film with good sharpness and contrast, offering a classic black-and-white look.
- AgfaPhoto APX 400: A faster version of APX 100, with more grain and greater sensitivity.
8. Kentmere
- Kentmere 100: A budget-friendly, fine-grained film with good sharpness and contrast.
- Kentmere 400: A faster version of Kentmere 100, offering similar characteristics with greater sensitivity.
9. Bergger
- Bergger Pancro 400: A high-speed film with a unique double-layer emulsion, offering fine grain and rich tonal range.
10. Other Brands
- Lomography Lady Grey 400: A high-speed film with a vintage aesthetic and pronounced grain.
- Lomography Earl Grey 100: A fine-grained film with good sharpness and contrast.
- Shanghai GP3 100: A budget-friendly film with fine grain and good sharpness, produced in China.
Notes
- Availability may vary depending on your location and supplier.
- Some films, like chromogenic options (e.g., Ilford XP2 Super, Kodak BW400CN), are developed in C-41 chemistry, making them convenient for labs that don’t handle traditional black-and-white processing.
- Always check expiration dates and storage conditions when purchasing film.