Can you handhold a Canon 200 f2.8 L ?

I am thinking of getting a Canon 200 f2.8L to use with my Canon 20D W/Grip and wanted to know if I have to use tripod or will be able to handhold it on the 1.6 crop camera. Thanks everyone.

Depends on the shutter speed.

Of course... You'll want a shutter speed equal to or higher than the reciprocal of the focal length (less if you're really steady). For example, 1/320s or faster (200x1.6=320mm).

I handhold my 80-200 f/2.8L all the time, and it's significantly heavier than the 200 f/2.8. You shouldn't have any problems as long as you have sufficient shutter speed.

Of course you can. I use it for field sports all the time. The key is to set your shutter speed high enough. It's really a very light lens with phenomenal image quality.

Yes, of course you can hand hold it. Once you get used to the camera and lens, and get comfortable with a good technique you'll probably even be able to handhold it at lower shutter speeds than indicated above.

I've successfully taken sharp photos handheld at 1/250 on the 30D and as low as 1/60 on my Elan7E (that was done while panning with a nice effect - probably would never be able to replicate that again though. hehe).

This lens truly is a beauty.

As noted it depends on the shutter speed. But I have found it to be very handholdable with the f2.8 max ap and being very sharp wide open. It's lightness and compact nature help.

Of course it is always advisable to use a support if you can (monopod or tripod) but it can be hand held.

It is very handholdable...especia​lly compared to my 300 f/4 & 70-200 2.8 IS

It would be nice to have IS on it, but it's not needed. It feels slightly heavier than my 70-200 f/4 but just a tad

Practice also goes a long way to getting better shots at slower shutter speeds with longer lenses. Lots of practice.

Do it long enough and your arms will get used to it, although you might end up with your left arm bigger than your right

I am starting to get used to the weight of my 100-400L, but at first it was a nightmare