Schmidt & Bender
Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56
$3799
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Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 vs Arken EP5 5-25x56
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Arken EP5 5-25x56 is cheaper at $499.98. Every spec and price links to its source.
Arken
Arken EP5 5-25x56
$499.98Cheaper
Which is better: the Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 or Arken EP5 5-25x56?
The Arken EP5 5-25x56 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Arken EP5 5-25x56 is the cheaper at $499.98. The Arken EP5 5-25x56 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 | Arken EP5 5-25x56 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $3799 | $499.98 |
| Brand | Schmidt & Bender | Arken |
| Released | — | — |
| Magnification range | 5-25x | 5-25x |
| Objective diameter (mm) | 56 | 56 |
| Tube diameter (mm) | 34 | 34 |
| Focal plane | FFP | FFP |
| Reticle illuminated | Yes | Yes |
| Elevation travel mil | 34.2 | 32 |
| Click value | 0.1 MRAD | 0.1 MRAD |
| Field of view (ft) | 15.9 | 25.3 |
| Eye relief (in) | 3.54 | 3.4 |
| Parallax type | side-focus | side-focus |
| Length (in) | 16.54 | 14 |
| Weight (oz) | 39.68 | 39.2 |
Sources — Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56: schmidtundbender.de (verified 2026-07-11). Arken EP5 5-25x56: arkenopticsusa.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 and Arken EP5 5-25x56?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Elevation travel mil: Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 34.2 vs Arken EP5 5-25x56 32
- Field of view (ft): Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 15.9 vs Arken EP5 5-25x56 25.3
- Eye relief (in): Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 3.54 vs Arken EP5 5-25x56 3.4
- Length (in): Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 16.54 vs Arken EP5 5-25x56 14
- Weight (oz): Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 39.68 vs Arken EP5 5-25x56 39.2