jeff tchaderjian....I am going to make two assumptions...please forgive me if I infer-wrong...
1st Assumption - you are probably using a UV filter on the lens...
2nd Assumption - you are not using a mono-pod for the shots...
And just a side note...a Polorizer on a very sunny day is a must...
Ok put your 150-500 on a monopod when you shoot...to help you balance out better....second...take the UV filter off...I have found that they are great in protecting your lens...but soften-up the image when used...
Use SPP and shoot in x3f format...when you import the image into SPP you can sharpen it there...and play with the balances...then export the image as a JPG then bring it into Lightroom/PS/or NX2...for further manipulation...if it is needed...
Hope this helps out a little....
Tony C.
