| Year | 1979 |
| Lens Groups | 6 |
| Lens Element | 7 |
| Aperature Blades | 9 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Closest Focusing | 4 m |
| Max. Magnifcation | 1:7.1 (0.14x) |
| Filter Size | 48 mm |
| Diameter x Length | 127 x 395 |
| Weight | 2950 gr (6.5 lb) |
| Hood | - |
| Beefiness | 0.59 |
Photos tagged for the Canon FD 500mm f/4.5 L in the Canon Classics Flickr Group.