Film comparison
Lomography LomoChrome Metropolis vs ORWO/FilmoTec Wolfen NC500
- Wolfen NC500 is 2.3 stops faster (ISO 500 vs 100).
- LomoChrome Metropolis has finer grain.
- LomoChrome Metropolis has more contrast.
- Wolfen NC500 is cheaper in 35mm (about £12.00 vs £15.00).
Side by side
| LomoChrome Metropolis | Wolfen NC500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lomography | ORWO/FilmoTec |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 100 | ISO 500 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120 | 35mm, 120 |
| Grain | Medium | Coarse |
| Contrast | High | Medium |
| Latitude | Good | Medium |
| Saturation | Low | Low |
| Price, 35mm | about £15.00 | about £12.00 |
| Price, 120 | about £14.00 | about £11.00 |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- LomoChrome Metropolis
- Lomography's cinematic colour negative designed for urban and street photography. Produces heavily desaturated, cool-toned images with a distinctive film noir aesthetic—greens shift toward teal, reds become muted, and skin tones take on a unique character. Can be rated anywhere from ISO 100 to 400, with underexposure pushing the desaturated look further. Best suited for overcast days, concrete environments, and photographers seeking a moody, editorial look straight out of camera.
- Wolfen NC500
- Desaturated look with cool palette. Heritage from Agfa XT320 cine film. Not to be confused with NC400 which is a different, finer grain emulsion.
Which suits what
Better pick: LomoChrome Metropolis
Urban photography, Moody scenes
Both work well
Creative work
Better pick: Wolfen NC500
Vintage aesthetic, Moody portraits