I just downloaded a 14 day trial copy of DxO Optics Pro from the following website:
Here are 2 samples of NEF files:
ACR raw conversion
DxO optics conversion (converts to TIF in lightroom)
The latter file was processed using the programs' defaults (I made no manual adjustments). The program seems to look at the exif data to make it's best adjustments. Interestingly, it is camera AND LENS specific (it has driver profiles for many lenses) and correctly identified my 17-35 Nikkor. More interestingly, the program seemed to have picked up and automatically corrected the chromatic aberations from the dome port!? (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over?)
I literally downloaded this trial 1/2 hour ago so this IS NOT a recommendation (yet). I would love to hear from others what they think about this converter. It works in Windows, Mac and has PS & lightroom drivers. Now I just have to find out what it costs if I get hooked.
DID I MENTION IT IS FREE FOR 14 DAYS? (I don't own stock in the company or know anyone who works there either).