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Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-50)

  • Price: $5.49
  • B&H # ILPFP36
  • Mfr# 1707768

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Ilford Pan F Plus is an extremely fine grain black and white film. It has outstanding resolution, sharpness and edge contrast. These characteristics make it the natural choice where fine detail and lack of grain are more important than film speed.

Outstanding resolution and sharpness
Fine detail and lack of grain
Mural-sized prints possible with correct processing
Type 35mm black and white negative film
Speed ISO 50
Applications Where fine detail and lack of grain are more important than film speed; fine art
Process Ilfotec, Microphen, Ilfosol, ID-11
Color Saturation Not applicable
Grain Extremely fine
Sharpness Very high
Exposure Latitude Narrow
Push/Pull Can be rated at EI 25

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Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50)
 
4.7

(based on 21 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (17)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

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95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Sharp (15)
  • Accurate (13)
  • Consistent (11)
  • Reliable tonal range (11)
  • Scans well (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Travel (11)
    • Artwork (9)
    • Photojournalism (4)
    • Portraits (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Semi-pro photographer (7), Photo enthusiast (4), Casual photographer (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (6)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Magnificent

    Ilford Pan F Plus B&W negative film is simply marvelous. No, it's not for all purpose, but, if pushed, I'd probably claim it as my favorite film. It has about ...Read complete review

    Ilford Pan F Plus B&W negative film is simply marvelous. No, it's not for all purpose, but, if pushed, I'd probably claim it as my favorite film. It has about the tiniest grain of any film out there; its contrast -- perhaps a bit high for some -- suits me wonderfully; and it offers unparalleled sharpness. Agfa APX 25 and Kodak Technical Pan are gone, but, fortunately, Pan F + is still hanging around. For more general use, Delta 100 Professional might be a better option, but, if you really crave grand quality, black-and-white film doesn't get any better than this.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Don't be fooled by the low ASA

    I was hoping to use this film to shoot during the day and I was disappointed. For having such a low ASA, it does not hold up well to mid-afternoon light like efke or ...Read complete review

    I was hoping to use this film to shoot during the day and I was disappointed. For having such a low ASA, it does not hold up well to mid-afternoon light like efke or Agfa film stocks. Although, the film produces a good tonal range, it is both flat and cold looking.

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    Reviewed by 21 customers

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    5.0

    Ilford is always fantastic

    By Tyler

    from Oregon

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Consistent
    • Reliable Tonal Range
    • Scans Well
    • Sharp

    Cons

    • none

    Best Uses

    • Cityscape
    • Model
    • Travel

    Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

    Model photography, cityscapes. This film is fantastic, extreme depth and awesome contrasts. I'll only shoot ilford pan f 50 or Delta 100 for my black and whites.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    4.0

    No regrets

    By Randy

    from Springfield, MO

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Sharp

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Artwork
      • Photojournalism
      • Travel

      Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

      Beautiful crisp photos with lots of depth. I use it with #25 filters and the Dr5 process. Outstanding B/W slides.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Satisfied new user of Pan-F

      By Your Pal, Adam

      from Upland, CA

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Consistent
      • Exceptional Tone Coverage
      • Scans Well
      • Super-Fine

      Cons

      • Exposure Latitude

      Best Uses

      • Artwork
      • Fine Art
      • Travel

      Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

      I purchased this film for some specific B&W projects. I find it to be much finer grained, and more detailed than regular B&W. I am pleased with the tone ranges and separation of highlights/shadows/other details. I felt that it was not as forgiving as typical negative film and required exposure calculation to be much more accurate (not as narrow as E-6's, but not as wide as C-41's). Very very happy but don't think I would have a major use to justify cost per roll outside of fine art or perhaps high-quality portfolio work.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Awesome image clarity and tonal range

      By Mike

      from Minnesota

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Consistent
      • Reliable Tonal Range
      • Scans Well
      • Sharp

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Photojournalism
        • Travel

        Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

        I took this with me on a recent trip to San Francisco. This is a great outdoor film, very fine grained and smooth tones. I would use it all the time if conditions allowed!

        I developed in DD-X, but am thinking about trying Perceptol in the future with this film.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

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        4.0

        great low grain film

        By johnnyrff

        from johnny13

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Consistent

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Artwork
          • Photojournalism
          • Travel

          Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

          Great film

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Good for slow speed film

          By Student

          from United States

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Accurate
          • Reliable Tonal Range
          • Sharp

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Artwork
            • Travel

            Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

            This is a very slow film but with nice enlargement capabilities.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            Awesome 50 speed!

            By RedpillFTW

            from Nebraska

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Reliable Tonal Range
            • Scans Well
            • Sharp
            • Small Grain

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                I bought this ilford PAN F for some shooting I did while at school. The film developed fine and the prints came out wonderfully. Very small grain and the prints looks great.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Alaskan Adventure

                By DB Cooper

                from Sloughhouse, CA

                About Me Casual Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Sharp

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Photojournalism
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                  I sent this film to my daughter for recording her summer in Denali. Film there is so expensive [...] I look forward to the over 600 photos that Natalie will capture with her eye on the wilderness.

                  Comment on this review

                  (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  2.0

                  Don't be fooled by the low ASA

                  By Bocphet

                  from Philadelphia, PA

                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Reliable Tonal Range
                  • Sharp

                  Cons

                  • Cold images
                  • Flat images

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                    I was hoping to use this film to shoot during the day and I was disappointed. For having such a low ASA, it does not hold up well to mid-afternoon light like efke or Agfa film stocks. Although, the film produces a good tonal range, it is both flat and cold looking.

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    5.0

                    Razor Sharp

                    By AE

                    from Henderson, NV

                    About Me Casual Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Accurate
                    • Consistent
                    • Sharp

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Artwork
                      • Landscape
                      • Portraits
                      • Stll Life

                      Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                      This was my first experience with black and white film, and it's a whole lot of fun to shoot. The grain is very, very fine leading to very sharp images.

                      Comment on this review

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Great for portraiture

                      By Matt

                      from New York

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Accurate
                      • Consistent
                      • Reliable Tonal Range
                      • Scans Well
                      • Sharp

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Artwork
                        • Home
                        • Portraits

                        Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                        I've always had good luck with this film for controlled situations where a tripod is possible and lighting is available. It produces excellent results.

                        Comment on this review

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        The Best Slow B&W Film

                        By jpemb

                        from Seattle, WA

                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Accurate
                        • Consistent
                        • Reliable Tonal Range
                        • Sharp

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Artwork
                          • Landscapes
                          • Macro

                          Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                          Excellent tonality, fine grain, and good reciprocity.

                          Comment on this review

                          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          Great Film!

                          By Photo Joe

                          from Brookville, NY

                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Accurate
                          • Consistent
                          • Reliable Tonal Range
                          • Scans Well
                          • Sharp

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Artwork
                            • Travel

                            Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                            Ilford is my brand of choice for b&w film and paper. The Pan F Plus gives me the fine detail I require when I work with my 35mm camera.

                            Comment on this review

                            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            A classic

                            By Lurch the Photog

                            from Sprongfield MA

                            About Me Casual Photographer

                            Pros

                            • Accurate
                            • Sharp

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Office
                              • Travel

                              Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                              Back the late 1980s I used this film for the first time. for some group shots I was taking for my college yearbook. I had never used it before, and was AMAZED at the detail and (lack of) grain in the negatives. Needless to say the photos in the yearbook were amazing.

                              Comment on this review

                              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              5.0

                              Only 35mm Film I Would Ever Use!

                              By Snez

                              from Syracuse, NY

                              About Me Pro Photographer

                              Pros

                              • Accurate
                              • Consistent
                              • Reliable Tonal Range
                              • Sharp

                              Cons

                              • Doesn't Come In 4"x5"

                              Best Uses

                              • Artwork
                              • Travel

                              Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                              Sharp!!!! I first used this film back in my second year of doing photography (in a studio setting) and the shots came out amazing! Very forgiving for beginners who use it in a controlled setting with a tripod.

                              Comment on this review

                              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              5.0

                              Going back to film!

                              By rthomas

                              from Boone, NC

                              About Me Semi-Professional

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Fine grain

                              Cons

                              • Slow Speed

                              Best Uses

                              • Landscapes

                              Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                              I've never used this film on 35mm format cameras before, but in the 1990's I shot a lot of Pan-F in 120 size, mostly with a Fuji GS645 used for landscapes. That combination was almost as good as a 4x5" view camera. While the limits of 35mm film size probably will show themselves, I still expect to get good prints from this film.

                              Comment on this review

                              (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              5.0

                              Best 35mm landscape film

                              By Rude Dog

                              from Central IL

                              About Me Professional

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                    Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                                    For people who still shoot 35mm BW film. This is it. Landscapes in a Hasselblad X-Pan show no grain at 16x 20. And the tonal range is great. Responds well to all the BW film developers. It is the best low ISO BW film made.

                                    Comment on this review

                                    (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    5.0

                                    Slow, but worth it.

                                    By Jeff

                                    from Palmer, Alaska

                                    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Accurate
                                    • Sharp

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • BW nature
                                      • Creative

                                      Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                                      Great detail and lots of contrast. Good for landscapes and architectural shots. A poor film for flattering portraits--it will show every wrinkle and pore.

                                      Comment on this review

                                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                       
                                      5.0

                                      Great Film

                                      By Mike

                                      from Boston, MA

                                      About Me Professional

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Accurate
                                      • Consistent
                                      • Reliable Tonal Range
                                      • Scans Well
                                      • Sharp

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Fine Art
                                        • Macro
                                        • Portraiture

                                        Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                                        Love iflord and love this film. Fantastic quality fine grain film, iflord has a high dedication to the film they produce.

                                        Comment on this review

                                        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                         
                                        4.0

                                        Very Fine Film

                                        By FilmFan

                                        from Colorado Springs, CO, USA

                                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Accurate
                                        • Consistent
                                        • Reliable Tonal Range

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • OutdoorScenery
                                          • Travel

                                          Comments about Ilford Pan F Plus 135-36 Black & White Print Film (ISO-50):

                                          As for Black and white films this is definitely at the top of my list. I love the gray tones it can produce and the contrast (Although not as contrasty as the Agfa APX 100 which i also like a lot, and miss). This is definitely a film to keep with you when you travel, especially for outdoor shots, hope to try it on some portrait shots one day...look forward to that. Give it a try you'll find its a great B&W film. One of the meany great Ilford B&W films.

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