ivanmoe
Command Sergeant Major
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I think you are right and they are backwards.
The commander sat behind the gunner. There would be a single monocular scope forward for the gunner, and then the scissor scope behind for the commander. That is an Ausf. B and the reason the hatch is back farther is because the commander sits behind the gunner.
The range-finding binoculars weren't standard equipment on the vehicle until the ausf e. Even then, the device was detachable so as to be useable from other stations.

Very practical application of artillery technology.
-Moe