Nikon enthusiast DSLR kit with 24.2MP touchscreen body and versatile 18-140mm VR zoom.
The Nikon D5500 with AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is an enthusiast APS-C DSLR kit pairing Nikon's touchscreen DX body with a versatile stabilised zoom covering 27-210mm equivalent. The 24.2-megapixel sensor with no optical low-pass filter delivers maximum resolving power from the APS-C format.
The 18-140mm VR lens provides excellent everyday versatility from wide-angle landscapes to moderate telephoto portraits and sports. The VR stabilisation provides approximately four stops of correction for handheld shooting. The D5500 body features a vari-angle touchscreen, 5fps burst shooting, and a 39-point AF system.
Build quality features a compact, lightweight carbon fibre-reinforced body that is comfortable for extended use. The D5500 was Nikon's first touchscreen DSLR, adding intuitive control alongside traditional buttons and dials. The 18-140mm lens is well-matched to the body size and weight.
On the used market, the D5500 with 18-140mm offers a versatile and capable Nikon DSLR kit at very competitive prices. For enthusiast photographers wanting Nikon image quality with a practical all-in-one zoom, it delivers excellent results in a compact, touchscreen-equipped package at outstanding value.