Canon 85-300mm f/4.5
The Canon FD 85-300mm f/4.5 is a manual-focus telephoto zoom for Canon's FD mount, the breech-lock system used on Canon SLRs from 1971 to 1987. It covers a short-tele to long-tele range at a constant f/4.5 aperture and was aimed at photographers wanting a single lens for sports, wildlife and distant subjects.
At UK auction in recent years, hammer results for this lens have been modest, with two recorded sales of £45 and £112 giving a median around £79. These are wholesale saleroom figures rather than dealer retail, so today in 2026 the lens is worth roughly what those hammer prices suggest for a clean, working example, and condition largely dictates where within that band a copy sells for.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| FD | — | — | 6 | £45 – £168 |
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | USD 108 | 🇺🇸 ebay | FD | |
Title: CANON Zoom Lens FD 85-300mm f4.5 with Canon Lens Caps Manual Focus
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for CANON Zoom Lens FD 85-300mm f4.5 with Canon Lens Caps Manual Focus at the best online prices at eBay UK! Free delivery for many products! Location: Loveland, CO, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 168 | 🇺🇸 ebay | FD | |
Title: Canon FD 85-300mm f/4.5 SSC S.S.C. Telephoto MF Lens From [Excellent+5] JAPAN
Description:
Excellent+++++. Excellent+++. I send a product by Fed Ex. tiny scuffs from normal use. ✓ Credit or Debit card. For parts or Need repair. It works properly. ■ Functional. Location: Tokyo, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | EUR 160 | 🇪🇺 ebay | FD | |
Title: Canon 85-300mm 1:4.5 - Canon zoom lens FD 85-300mm f 4.5
Description:
CANON Zoom lens FD 85 300 mm f 4.5. Overall, the lens isvery nice, fully usable and ready to shoot. Location: fontevivo, Italy |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 72 | 🇺🇸 ebay | FD | |
Title: Canon 85-300mm f/4.5 SSC MF 2-Touch Breech Lock Lens for FD-Mount {Series 9}
Description:
Product images are of the actual item up for sale. Location: Smyrna, GA, United States |
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| Feb 2024 | £112 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | FD | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 101) Title: A Canon FD Zoom f/4.5 85-300mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 12046, body, VG-E, elements, G-VG, in maker's hard case |
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| Feb 2024 | £45 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | FD | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 179) Title: A Canon FD 85-300mm f/4.5 S.S.C. Lens
Description:
A Canon FD 85-300mm f/4.5 S.S.C. Lens, serial no 17132, barrel G, some light scratches, elements G-VG, with front and rear caps |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon FD 85-300mm f/4.5 worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a clean working copy is worth in the region of £45 to £112, with the price a given example sells for depending heavily on optical and mechanical condition.
How much does a Canon FD 85-300mm f/4.5 sell for at UK auction?
Recorded hammer prices sit between £45 and £112, giving a median value near £79 before buyer's premium is added.
Will this lens fit modern Canon EF or RF cameras?
Not natively — it is an FD breech-lock mount lens from the 1971-1987 FD era, so use on EF or RF bodies requires an adapter and remains manual focus only.