This 7.5X zoom is excellent for backlit or sunset images : beautiful contrast and total absence of flare or ghosting. Horizontal @ 18 mm FL, Vertical @ 60 mm FL.

[angkymac]

Your images demonstrate some fine light control in that piece of kit, indeed!!!
And the top image is attractive for its blues and star burst.
Angky

[MikeNArk]

Both nice photos. I like the wide angle view best for the reasons Angky cited. Thanks for posting. The lens performed well.

[maucard]

I find the colors very interesting, in particular in the first image, with the rapid transition of the sky from bright yellow to deep blue.
Warm regards,
Maurizio

[RICHARD L.]

Thank you all for your kind words. I add a horizontal picture of this event taken at 60 mm FL and f/11 with the DA 18-135 mm ED.