Ilford Delta 100 vs Kodak T-Max 100

Compare the two premium fine-grain black and white films with tabular grain technology

Ilford Delta 100

Premium fine-grain black and white film using core-shell crystal technology for ultra-smooth results

Price: $9-11 per roll

Pros

  • +Ultra fine, smooth grain
  • +Excellent tonal range
  • +Very flexible development
  • +Great for portraits

Cons

  • -Less character than traditional films
  • -Requires careful exposure

Kodak T-Max 100

Technical film with T-Grain technology offering exceptional sharpness and extended tonal range

Price: $10-12 per roll

Pros

  • +Outstanding sharpness
  • +Extended tonal range
  • +Ultra fine grain
  • +Great for detail work

Cons

  • -Less development flexibility
  • -Can look clinical

Our Verdict

Both are exceptional fine-grain films. T-Max 100 edges out in sharpness and tonal range, while Delta 100 offers more development flexibility. Both produce stunning results for detail-oriented work.

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureIlford Delta 100Kodak T-Max 100
Price$9-11 per roll$10-12 per roll
Pros
  • Ultra fine, smooth grain
  • Excellent tonal range
  • Very flexible development
  • Great for portraits
  • Outstanding sharpness
  • Extended tonal range
  • Ultra fine grain
  • Great for detail work
Cons
  • Less character than traditional films
  • Requires careful exposure
  • Less development flexibility
  • Can look clinical

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