background ghosting, aspect ratio changed

it seems that version 2.0.1. changes the aspect ratio (makes the picture wider) compared to version 1.4.22 and introduces ghosting of the dark background
P1000075-HDR(3).jpg was created with 2.0.1, P1000075-HDR(31).jpg was created with 1.4.22, both using the same 3 source images (the banding comes from the high compression)
P1000075-HDR(3).jpg was created with 2.0.1, P1000075-HDR(31).jpg was created with 1.4.22, both using the same 3 source images (the banding comes from the high compression)