I have imaged with an achromat but only in narrowband, where CA is not a limiting factor (and you must re-focus for each filter).
I have a nice 10" f5 newt, which I simply do not use much anymore. Most of my imaging is now done with my refractors (APOs from 60mm, 80mm, and 115mm) and my wonderful MN190 f5.3 Mak-Newt. I prefer them as there are no diffraction spikes, they do not have coma issues to correct, they are easy to heat, no star bloat, and great contrast.
IMHO It's not unusual to move from reflectors to refractors. Many people start out with reflectors, often due to cost when compared to a good refractor.
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