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Do you already have this elescope? What are your main observing interests? What are your main photographic interests? What mount do you gave or intend on getting?
You will find there is no one best telescope and for each different focal length/ratio there is no one best set of eyepieces although if you just buy quality one at a time even you can use good eyepieces with any telescope. It will come down to what eye relief and apparent field you prefer and you won't know this until you look through a few different eyepieces.
An 80mm APO us a great grab and go for quick look at planets and the brighter DSOs but for most DSOs you will want greater aperture. My first 'scope 33 years ago was a 6" f5.5 on an EQ mount which I still have and it has provided me with lots of great planetary and DSO views. If I was starting again now I would either get a 6" f8 DOB or more likely an 8" f6 Dob for brighter views of galaxies. I have other telescopes and often observe with my TV-60 for quick views of planets in the evening dusk. Mostly though I use my 10.1" f6.4 Dob which was one I built but had my mirror professionally refigured.
I just cannot seem to get interested in astrophotography although I did dabble with it on film with my 6" f5.5 many years ago. You need a very heavy duty mount with good tracking for astrophotography but can get satisfactory results with basic equipment. I'll let others chime in on the astrophotography path.
Whatever you choose, enjoy!
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