Film comparison
Optik Oldschool OptiMono 100 vs ORWO/FilmoTec UN 54
On paper these two films are very close. The differences are in the look.
Open in the compare toolSide by side
| Specification | OptiMono 100 | UN 54 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Optik Oldschool | ORWO/FilmoTec |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm | 35mm |
| Grain | Fine | — |
| Contrast | Medium | — |
| Latitude | — | — |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | — | — |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- OptiMono 100
- ISO 100 black-and-white negative film on a new Filmotec emulsion made in Wolfen, Germany, released in 2026. Optik Oldschool describes fine grain, moderate contrast and smooth tonal transitions, with reds rendered slightly lighter and greens slightly darker.
- UN 54
- ORWO describes a medium-speed (ISO 100) cine-derived B&W film with classic fine grain and subtle contrast, produced at the original Wolfen site; widely respooled for stills.
Which suits what
Better pick: OptiMono 100
Portrait, Landscape, Editorial
Both work well
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Better pick: UN 54
General, Street