| Year | 1965 |
| Lens Groups | 9 |
| Lens Element | 15 |
| Aperature Blades | 6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Closest Focusing | 4 m |
| Max. Magnifcation | 1:11.8 (0.085x) |
| Filter Size | 72 mm |
| Diameter x Length | 93 x 279 |
| Weight | 1850 gr (4.08 lb) |
| Hood | - |
| Beefiness | 0.98 |
Photos tagged for the Canon FL 85-300mm f/5 in the Canon Classics Flickr Group.