Film comparison
Kodak Ektar 100 vs Agfa Agfa Ultra 100
- Agfa Ultra 100 is discontinued.
Side by side
| Specification | Ektar 100 | Agfa Ultra 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Agfa |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10 | 35mm |
| Grain | Very fine | — |
| Contrast | Medium high | — |
| Latitude | Moderate | — |
| Saturation | High | High |
| Price, 35mm | about £18.23 | — |
| Price, 120 | about £18.45 | — |
| Availability | Current | Discontinued |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Ektar 100
- Kodak (E-4046, 2016) calls it the world's finest-grain colour negative film, with high saturation and ultra-vivid colour, aimed at nature, travel, fashion and product work. Kodak recommends it for commercial photographers and advanced amateurs.
- Agfa Ultra 100
- Consumer ultra-saturated colour negative film with EYE VISION technology, listed by Wikipedia from about 2001 to 2005 in 135-36 only.
Which suits what
Better pick: Ektar 100
Landscapes, Product photography, Nature
Both work well
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Better pick: Agfa Ultra 100
Landscape, Travel