importing single images takes longer than importing hundreds

[Tim Tab]

Why Does importing a single image take so much longer than importing many? Am I the only one?  I can import hundreds of photos per minute when importing a large selection, but when I try to import a single image I'm looking at 5-10 min wait times. I import from a solid state drive with embedded and side car previews. This has been a problem for the last couple of years but is starting to drive me crazy. Anyone else have this issue? 

[dj_paige]

This doesn't happen to me.

But please give us the following basic details.

[GoldingD]

When you import a larger set, does the first import happen quickly, or does that first one take a long time, then the remainder behave better?

And, no, not having that issue.