Schmidt & Bender
Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56
$3799
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Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 vs Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 is cheaper at $1437.49. Every spec and price links to its source.
Athlon
Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56
$1437.49Cheaper
Which is better: the Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 or Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56?
The Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 is the cheaper at $1437.49. The Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 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 | Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $3799 | $1437.49 |
| Brand | Schmidt & Bender | Athlon |
| Released | — | — |
| Magnification range | 5-25x | 4.5-30x |
| 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 MIL |
| Field of view (ft) | 15.9 | 24.5 |
| Eye relief (in) | 3.54 | 3.9 |
| Parallax type | side-focus | — |
| Length (in) | 16.54 | 15.3 |
| Weight (oz) | 39.68 | 36.5 |
Sources — Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56: schmidtundbender.de (verified 2026-07-11). Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56: athlonoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 and Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Magnification range: Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 5-25x vs Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 4.5-30x
- Elevation travel mil: Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 34.2 vs Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 32
- Click value: Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 0.1 MRAD vs Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 0.1 MIL
- Field of view (ft): Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 15.9 vs Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 24.5
- Eye relief (in): Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 3.54 vs Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 3.9
- Length (in): Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 16.54 vs Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 15.3
- Weight (oz): Schmidt & Bender PM II 5-25x56 39.68 vs Athlon Ares ETR 4.5-30x56 36.5